John Skelton

Summary: Pittsburgh sent a fifth-round pick to Arizona and received Bryant McFadden and a sixth-round pick. The sixth was used on Antonio Brown, who became the dominant receiver of his era. Analysis: Antonio Brown (#195 overall) became a seven-time Pro Bowler, four-time All-Pro, and arguably the most dominant receiver of the 2010s, accumulating over 11,000 receiving yards in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh essentially acquired the greatest receiver in franchise history for a net cost of a fifth-round pick, while McFadden provided solid depth at cornerback. This is an A+ trade — one of the greatest late-round steals in NFL history. Upgraded from B+.

Summary: Pittsburgh sent Super Bowl XLIII hero Santonio Holmes to the Jets for a fifth-round pick (which became QB John Skelton) following off-field issues. Holmes made the Pro Bowl in 2011 with New York. Analysis: Holmes still had significant football left — he made the 2011 Pro Bowl and was a legitimate starter. Pittsburgh received only a fifth-round pick, a modest return for a starting receiver and recent Super Bowl hero. The suspension context partially justifies the discount, but the price reflects Pittsburgh's limited leverage. Upgrading from "Slight Jets Edge" to Jets Lean; a fifth for Holmes was a significant underpay.