Ricky Williams

Indianapolis Colts (franchise now Indianapolis Colts) acquired Ricky Williams from New Orleans Saints for 2003 7th round pick (239th overall subsequently traded, Tully Banta-Cain). Strict hindsight does not create a decisive winner. The exchange reads as a balanced roster, draft-position, cash, or administrative move, with neither side receiving clearly superior long-term value.

Miami acquired Ricky Williams from New Orleans and received major rushing production, including an NFL rushing title. The Saints recovered first-round value and additional draft capital. Because both sides received real value with real costs attached, this grades as even.

Washington traded the Ricky Williams pick to New Orleans for a major draft haul. The downstream sequence helped create LaVar Arrington and additional capital, making the first leg a major Washington Win.

New Orleans acquired 1984 fourth round pick (#97-Joel Hilgenberg) from New England Patriots for 1983 ninth round pick (#233-Ricky Williams); 1983 tenth round pick (#265-Toby Williams); 1983 eleventh round pick (#292-Steve Parker); 1983 twelfth round pick (#319-Waddell Kelly). New Orleans received 1984 fourth round pick (#97-Joel Hilgenberg) and sent 1983 ninth round pick (#233-Ricky Williams); 1983 tenth round pick (#265-Toby Williams); 1983 eleventh round pick (#292-Steve Parker); 1983 twelfth round pick (#319-Waddell Kelly). The standard profile, available production record, and high confidence level supports a conservative grade