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Chronological Timeline
2 Recorded Trades
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Trade 1 of 2
San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots
New England Patriots Win Tier: minor
Confidence: high
San Francisco 49ers acquired Matt Cavanaugh from New England/Boston Patriots for 1984 seventh round pick (possibly #192-Derwin Williams); 1985 eighth round pick (#224-Miford Hodge); 1986 seventh round pick (#187-Ray McDonald (b)); conditional draft pick (1986 #187-Ray McDonald (b)). The final verdict remains New England Patriots Win, with the grades reflecting the recorded asset value and the available historical return.
San Francisco 49ers Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Philadelphia acquired quarterback Matt Cavanaugh from San Francisco during the 1986 draft, sending the 49ers a 1986 third-round pick and a 1987 second-round pick. Cavanaugh provided veteran quarterback depth but only limited starting production in Philadelphia. The Eagles received a usable player, yet the two-pick price became much more valuable once San Francisco converted the selections into Tim McKyer and Jeff Bregel.
