Seattle Seahawks Win
Seattle moved up in the 1980 draft to select DE Jacob Green at #10 overall, giving Buffalo the #16 pick and a third-rounder. Green became one of the defining defenders of early Seahawks history, recording 97.5 career sacks and anchoring the pass rush through the franchise's first playoff era. Buffalo's return produced solid draft value, but Seattle landed the player who became its all-time sack leader for decades. The B grade is fair because the price was meaningful, yet the long-term result clearly justified the move.
Seattle Seahawks Received
- pick 1980 first round pick (#10-Jacob Green)
Buffalo Bills Received
- pick 1980 first round pick (#16-Jim Ritcher)
- pick 1980 third round pick (#71-John Schmeding)
Trade Summary
Seattle moved up in the 1980 draft to select DE Jacob Green at #10 overall, giving Buffalo the #16 pick and a third-rounder. Green became one of the defining defenders of early Seahawks history, recording 97.5 career sacks and anchoring the pass rush through the franchise's first playoff era. Buffalo's return produced solid draft value, but Seattle landed the player who became its all-time sack leader for decades. The B grade is fair because the price was meaningful, yet the long-term result clearly justified the move.
Trade Analysis
Seattle moved up in the 1980 draft to select DE Jacob Green at #10 overall, giving Buffalo the #16 pick and a third-rounder. Green became one of the defining defenders of early Seahawks history, recording 97.5 career sacks and anchoring the pass rush through the franchise's first playoff era. Buffalo's return produced solid draft value, but Seattle landed the player who became its all-time sack leader for decades. The B grade is fair because the price was meaningful, yet the long-term result clearly justified the move. The partner surrendered premium draft value to secure its preferred player or slot.