NFL Trade Verdict

Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts Win

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1972 tenth round pick (?-?) from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for Marty Schottenheimer. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

August 27, 1971 Pittsburgh SteelersIndianapolis Baltimore Colts Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

  • pick 1972 tenth round pick (undisclosed overall/player)

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1972 tenth round pick (?-?) from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for Marty Schottenheimer. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1972 tenth round pick (?-?) from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for Marty Schottenheimer. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict. Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts received Marty Schottenheimer and gave up 1972 tenth round pick (?-?). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.