Mark Brunell

Summary: Jacksonville traded franchise QB Mark Brunell — well past his prime — to Washington for a 2004 3rd-round pick (72nd overall, later traded as Donnell Washington). Analysis: By 2004, Brunell's best years were behind him; Jacksonville had already shifted toward Byron Leftwich. Getting a 3rd-round pick for a veteran starting QB, even a declining one, represents solid return. Washington got a recognizable name but a diminished player. B is appropriate — Jacksonville made a savvy exit from an aging contract while recovering draft capital.

Summary: Jacksonville acquired Mark Brunell from Green Bay for a 3rd-round pick (William Henderson, 66th) and a 5th-round pick (Travis Jervey, 170th). Analysis: This is the single most consequential trade in Jaguars history. Brunell became the franchise quarterback, leading Jacksonville to back-to-back AFC Championship appearances (1996, 1999) and setting nearly every passing record in franchise history at the time. The Packers already had Brett Favre and had no use for Brunell; Jacksonville paid mid-round picks for a franchise-altering quarterback. The value disparity is enormous. Henderson became a solid fullback — the Packers won their side of the player exchange — but Jacksonville's organizational return is incomparable. A+ is the correct grade. Arguably the best trade in franchise history. It remains the gold-standard trade win in Jaguars history.