Dominic Raiola

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 2001 2nd round pick (39th overall, Kendrell Bell) from New England/Boston Patriots for 2001 2nd round pick (50th overall subsequently traded, Dominic Raiola) and 2001 4th round pick (112th overall subsequently traded, Carlos Polk). Analysis: This 2001 transaction with New England/Boston Patriots registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.