NFL Trade Verdict

Pittsburgh Steelers Win

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1982 seventh round pick (#172-Edmund Nelson); 1983 fifth round pick (#140-Gregg Garrity) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Mike Kruczek. Analysis: This 1980 transaction with Washington Redskins/Commanders 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 28, 1980 Pittsburgh SteelersWashington Redskins Commanders Confidence: high Tier: minor

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

  • pick 1982 seventh round pick (#172-Edmund Nelson)
  • pick 1983 fifth round pick (#140-Gregg Garrity)

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1982 seventh round pick (#172-Edmund Nelson); 1983 fifth round pick (#140-Gregg Garrity) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Mike Kruczek. Analysis: This 1980 transaction with Washington Redskins/Commanders 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 1982 seventh round pick (#172-Edmund Nelson); 1983 fifth round pick (#140-Gregg Garrity) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Mike Kruczek. Analysis: This 1980 transaction with Washington Redskins/Commanders 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. Washington Redskins/Commanders received Mike Kruczek and gave up 1982 seventh round pick (#172-Edmund Nelson); 1983 fifth round pick (#140-Gregg Garrity). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.