NFL Trade Verdict

Pittsburgh Steelers Win

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1979 fourth round pick (#86-Russell Davis) from Detroit Lions for James Allen / Jim Allen / Jimmy Allen. Analysis: This 1978 transaction with Detroit Lions registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

July 20, 1978 Pittsburgh SteelersDetroit Lions Confidence: high Tier: minor

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

  • pick 1979 fourth round pick (#86-Russell Davis)

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1979 fourth round pick (#86-Russell Davis) from Detroit Lions for James Allen / Jim Allen / Jimmy Allen. Analysis: This 1978 transaction with Detroit Lions registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1979 fourth round pick (#86-Russell Davis) from Detroit Lions for James Allen / Jim Allen / Jimmy Allen. Analysis: This 1978 transaction with Detroit Lions registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value. Detroit Lions received James Allen / Jim Allen / Jimmy Allen and gave up 1979 fourth round pick (#86-Russell Davis). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.