Even Trade
Seattle traded out of #9, which became Hall of Fame G Bruce Matthews, to move up to #3 and select RB Curt Warner. Warner rushed for 1,449 yards as a rookie, made the Pro Bowl immediately, and became one of the AFC's best backs before a torn ACL in 1984 lowered his long-term ceiling. Seattle's short-term logic was defensible because Warner was electric immediately, but the opportunity cost is enormous in hindsight. Houston used the #9 pick on Bruce Matthews, one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history. Warner was excellent before injuries; Matthews was historic for nearly two decades. Winner: Houston Oilers on long-term value.
Seattle Seahawks Received
- pick 1983 first round pick (#3-Curt Warner)
Tennessee Titans Houston Oilers Received
- pick 1983 first round pick (#9-Bruce Matthews (Rankin))
- pick 1983 second round pick (#42-Keith Bostic)
- pick 1983 third round pick (#69-Chris Dressel)
Trade Summary
Seattle traded out of #9, which became Hall of Fame G Bruce Matthews, to move up to #3 and select RB Curt Warner. Warner rushed for 1,449 yards as a rookie, made the Pro Bowl immediately, and became one of the AFC's best backs before a torn ACL in 1984 lowered his long-term ceiling. Seattle's short-term logic was defensible because Warner was electric immediately, but the opportunity cost is enormous in hindsight. Houston used the #9 pick on Bruce Matthews, one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history. Warner was excellent before injuries; Matthews was historic for nearly two decades. Winner: Houston Oilers on long-term value.
Trade Analysis
Seattle traded out of #9, which became Hall of Fame G Bruce Matthews, to move up to #3 and select RB Curt Warner. Warner rushed for 1,449 yards as a rookie, made the Pro Bowl immediately, and became one of the AFC's best backs before a torn ACL in 1984 lowered his long-term ceiling. Seattle's short-term logic was defensible because Warner was electric immediately, but the opportunity cost is enormous in hindsight. Houston used the #9 pick on Bruce Matthews, one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history. Warner was excellent before injuries; Matthews was historic for nearly two decades. Winner: Houston Oilers on long-term value. Houston received a strong package of picks, including Hall of Fame guard Bruce Matthews, softening the loss considerably.