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2 Recorded Trades
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Trade 1 of 2
Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots
New England Patriots Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Miami acquired pick 78 in the 2003 draft from New England for its 2004 second-rounder, then selected offensive lineman Wade Smith. Smith gave the Dolphins limited early-career value before becoming a better player elsewhere. New England’s future pick became No. 56 and was traded to Cincinnati for Corey Dillon. Dillon immediately rushed for a franchise-record season and helped the Patriots win Super Bowl XXXIX, creating an overwhelming New England advantage.
New England Patriots Win Tier: major
Confidence: high
Cincinnati traded Corey Dillon to New England for the 56th pick and selected safety Madieu Williams. Williams became an immediate starter, recorded three interceptions as a rookie and spent four productive seasons with the Bengals. The return was legitimate, especially after Dillon's relationship with Cincinnati had deteriorated, but the player Cincinnati surrendered immediately became the centerpiece of a Super Bowl champion's rushing attack.
