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Chronological Timeline
2 Recorded Trades
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Trade 1 of 2
New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers
Even Trade Tier: major
Confidence: high
San Francisco traded a 2007 fourth-rounder and its 2008 first-round pick to New England for No. 28, selecting left tackle Joe Staley. Staley became a six-time Pro Bowler and one of the defining 49ers of his era. New England turned the incoming picks into extraordinary downstream value, including the Randy Moss acquisition and draft capital that led to Jerod Mayo. Both teams won at an elite level.
New Orleans traded picks 10 and 78 to New England for picks 7 and 164, selecting Sedrick Ellis and Carl Nicks. Ellis became a five-year starting defensive tackle, while Nicks developed into a first-team All-Pro guard and Super Bowl champion. New England drafted Jerod Mayo, a Defensive Rookie of the Year and All-Pro linebacker, plus Shawn Crable. Both clubs found premium starters, making this a genuine win-win.
