Pittsburgh Steelers Win
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1971 fifth round pick (possibly #106-Larry Brown); 1971 eighth round pick (possibly #184-Larry Crowe) from New Orleans Saints for Earl Gros. 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.
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- pick 1971 fifth round pick (possibly #106-Larry Brown)
- pick 1971 eighth round pick (possibly #184-Larry Crowe)
New Orleans Saints Received
- player Earl Gros
Trade Summary
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1971 fifth round pick (possibly #106-Larry Brown); 1971 eighth round pick (possibly #184-Larry Crowe) from New Orleans Saints for Earl Gros. 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); 1971 eighth round pick (possibly #184-Larry Crowe) from New Orleans Saints for Earl Gros. 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 Earl Gros and gave up 1971 fifth round pick (possibly #106-Larry Brown); 1971 eighth round pick (possibly #184-Larry Crowe). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.