NFL Trade Verdict

Pittsburgh Steelers Win

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1971 fifth round pick (possibly #106-Larry Brown (b. 1949-06-16)) from New Orleans Saints for Don McCall. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1970 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from New Orleans Saints provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.

December 10, 1970 Pittsburgh SteelersNew Orleans Saints Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

  • pick 1971 fifth round pick (possibly #106-Larry Brown (b. 1949-06-16))

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1971 fifth round pick (possibly #106-Larry Brown (b. 1949-06-16)) from New Orleans Saints for Don McCall. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1970 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from New Orleans Saints provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1971 fifth round pick (possibly #106-Larry Brown (b. 1949-06-16)) from New Orleans Saints for Don McCall. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1970 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from New Orleans Saints provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away. New Orleans Saints received Don McCall and gave up 1971 fifth round pick (possibly #106-Larry Brown (b. 1949-06-16)). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.