Miami acquired defensive lineman Carl Barisich from Seattle…
Miami acquired defensive lineman Carl Barisich from Seattle for an eleventh-round pick in the 1978 draft. Barisich appeared in 45 games for the Dolphins from 1977 through 1980, giving Miami four seasons of useful depth. Seattle used No. 301 on George Halas, whose selection did not produce comparable NFL value for the Seahawks.
Miami Dolphins Received
- player Carl Barisich
Seattle Seahawks Received
- pick 1978 eleventh round pick (#301-George Halas (a))
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Seattle sent defensive lineman Carl Barisich to Miami on July 20, 1977 for an eleventh-round choice in the 1978 draft. Seahawks transaction history identifies the pick as No. 301, later used on George Halas.
What Miami Dolphins Received
Miami received a usable defensive lineman rather than a brief camp addition. Barisich appeared in three games in 1977, all 16 in 1978, 11 in 1979, and 15 in 1980. That produced 45 regular-season games for the Dolphins across four seasons and gave the club sustained depth for a very late draft cost.
What Seattle Seahawks Received
Seattle received the No. 301 selection and used it on Halas. The draft choice did not produce comparable regular-season value for the Seahawks. As a result, the club surrendered a player who became a multi-year Miami contributor without obtaining a similar return from the eleventh-round pick.
How the Value Developed
The trade was inexpensive for Miami and the payoff was steady rather than spectacular. Four seasons and 45 appearances are meaningful results from an eleventh-round acquisition. Seattle's side never developed into enough on-field production to close that gap.
Why the Difference Matters
Standard-tier trades should reward useful duration without treating depth as star value. Barisich supplied exactly that kind of return: repeated roster utility for minimal draft capital. Seattle's late selection offered theoretical upside but little realized football value.
Final Verdict
Miami receives a B- and Seattle receives a D+. The final call is Miami Dolphins Win because Barisich turned a small cost into four seasons of actual contribution.