NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Detroit acquired 1984 third round pick (#62-Eric Williams (Michael)); 1984 eighth round pick (?-?) from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for Al Baker / Bubba Baker. The available record points to a balanced or unresolved exchange rather than a clear steal. Both sides either received comparable value, the deal was voided/conditional, or the historical record is too thin for a directional verdict.

July 21, 1983 Arizona CardinalsDetroit Lions Confidence: medium Tier: minor

Detroit Lions Received

Trade Analysis

Detroit acquired 1984 third round pick (#62-Eric Williams (Michael)); 1984 eighth round pick (?-?) from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for Al Baker / Bubba Baker. The available record points to a balanced or unresolved exchange rather than a clear steal. Both sides either received comparable value, the deal was voided/conditional, or the historical record is too thin for a directional verdict. Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals received Al Baker / Bubba Baker and gave up 1984 third round pick (#62-Eric Williams (Michael)); 1984 eighth round pick (?-?). The partner grade reflects the same strict-hindsight value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.