NFL Trade Verdict
Chicago received Mike Phipps and gave up a 1977 fourth-round…
Chicago received Mike Phipps and gave up a 1977 fourth-round pick plus the 1978 first-round No. 20 asset. Cleveland later converted that first-round value into Ozzie Newsome and Pete Pullara, producing the substantially stronger outcome.
Chicago Bears Received
- player Mike Phipps
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 1977 fourth round pick (#110-Robert Sims / Mickey Sims)
- pick 1978 first round pick (#20) [later traded to Los Angeles Rams for 1978 first round pick (#23-Ozzie Newsome) and 1978 fourth round pick (#103-Pete Pullara)]
Trade Analysis
Cleveland's evaluation is based on the compensation it actually realized when moving the No. 20 pick: the No. 23 selection used on Ozzie Newsome and the additional Pete Pullara pick. That return supports an A+ grade and the Cleveland Browns Win verdict.