Green Bay Packers Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
On 1991-04-21, Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles completed a deal whose long-term value became clearer after the players and draft choices developed. Davis became a major starter for Philadelphia, appearing in 78 games and starting 74 during his five Eagles seasons, so the trade was not a simple draft bust. That downstream move is decisive because Green Bay directly controlled the Philadelphia pick and exchanged it for Favre. The result is Green Bay Packers Win, with Green Bay Packers graded A+ and Philadelphia Eagles graded B.
Assets Received
- Pick 1991 first round pick (#8-Antone Davis)
- Pick 1991 first round pick (#19-Vinnie Clark)
- Pick 1992 first round pick (#17-Kevin Smith (Rey))
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→ Green Bay Packers Win Tier: major
Confidence: high
Green Bay's trade for Brett Favre became one of the greatest quarterback acquisitions in NFL history. The Packers gave up a first-round pick for an uncertain young passer, then watched him become a franchise icon, MVP, Super Bowl winner, and the face of a new era. Atlanta received value, but Green Bay received a legend. The trade changed the Packers' trajectory and became one of the best quarterback acquisitions in league history.
Assets Received
- Pick 1992 first round pick (#17-Kevin Smith (Rey))
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→ Dallas Cowboys Win Tier: major
Confidence: high
Dallas and Atlanta swapped first-round positions in 1992, with the Cowboys receiving No. 17 and No. 120 for Nos. 19 and 104. Dallas selected cornerback Kevin Smith at No. 17, while Atlanta took running back Tony Smith at No. 19. Kevin Smith became a long-term Cowboys starter and championship-era defender; Atlanta's return never matched that impact, giving Dallas the win.
Assets Received
- Pick 1992 first round pick (#19-Tony Smith (Derrell))
- Pick 1992 fourth round pick (#104-Frankie Smith)
- Pick 1992 first round pick (#17-Kevin Smith (Rey))
- Pick 1992 fifth round pick (#120-Greg Briggs / Gregg Briggs)
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→ Even Trade Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Miami moved from No. 182 to No. 185 in the 1992 draft and also received No. 328, while Atlanta used No. 182 on Tim Paulk. Miami did not keep No. 185, later trading it to the Raiders for Nos. 191 and 296. None of the resulting players delivered substantial team-specific NFL value, leaving this as an even trade with low grades rather than a meaningful win.
Assets Received
- Pick 1992 seventh round pick (#185-Kevin Smith (Linn))
- Pick 1992 twelfth round pick (#328-Kameno Bell)
- Pick 1992 seventh round pick (#182-Tim Paulk)
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→ Even Trade Tier: minor
Confidence: high
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1992 seventh round pick (#185-Kevin Smith (Linn)) from Miami Dolphins for 1992 seventh round pick (#191-Dave Moore); 1992 eleventh round pick (#296-Mark Barsotti). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Assets Received
- Pick 1992 seventh round pick (#185-Kevin Smith (Linn))
- Pick 1992 seventh round pick (#191-Dave Moore)
- Pick 1992 eleventh round pick (#296-Mark Barsotti)
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→ Miami Dolphins Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Detroit traded picks No. 66 and No. 176 to Miami for No. 64 and selected running back Kevin Smith. Smith gave the Lions 2,346 rushing yards and 17 rushing touchdowns across five seasons. Miami selected defensive end Kendall Langford, who became a durable four-year starter, plus Jalen Parmele. Both sides received real value, but Langford's sustained starting role gives the Dolphins a narrow edge.
Assets Received
- Pick 2008 3rd round pick (66th overall, Kendall Langford)
- Pick 2008 6th round pick (176th overall, Jalen Parmele)
- Pick 2008 3rd round pick (64th overall, Kevin Smith)
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→ Even Trade Tier: minor
Confidence: high
Denver Broncos received Le Kevin Smith and 2010 7th round pick (231st overall subsequently traded, Selvish Capers). New England Patriots received 2010 5th round pick (158th overall subsequently traded, Matt Tennant). The final review keeps this as an even trade because the available record does not create a reliable separation.
Assets Received
- Player Le Kevin Smith and 2010 7th round pick (231st overall subsequently traded, Selvish Capers)
- Pick 2010 5th round pick (158th overall subsequently traded, Matt Tennant)
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