NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Seattle acquired 1982 third round pick (#75-Pete Metzelaars) from Buffalo Bills on 1981-10-13, sending Tom Lynch in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 1982 third round pick (#75-Pete Metzelaars) and gave up Tom Lynch, with the available evidence supporting a C+ grade rather than a stronger verdict. It should remain in the public database, but the analysis should not pretend it changed the arc of Seahawks history.

October 13, 1981 Seattle SeahawksBuffalo Bills Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

Seattle Seahawks Received

Buffalo Bills Received

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired 1982 third round pick (#75-Pete Metzelaars) from Buffalo Bills on 1981-10-13, sending Tom Lynch in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 1982 third round pick (#75-Pete Metzelaars) and gave up Tom Lynch, with the available evidence supporting a C+ grade rather than a stronger verdict. It should remain in the public database, but the analysis should not pretend it changed the arc of Seahawks history.

Trade Analysis

Seattle acquired 1982 third round pick (#75-Pete Metzelaars) from Buffalo Bills on 1981-10-13, sending Tom Lynch in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 1982 third round pick (#75-Pete Metzelaars) and gave up Tom Lynch, with the available evidence supporting a C+ grade rather than a stronger verdict. It should remain in the public database, but the analysis should not pretend it changed the arc of Seahawks history. The partner acquired the known player while surrendering draft flexibility.