San Francisco acquired the No. 73 pick from St. Louis in the…
San Francisco acquired the No. 73 pick from St. Louis in the 1984 draft for Nos. 80 and 136. The 49ers used No. 73 on guard Guy McIntyre, who became a five-time Pro Bowler and a fixture on multiple championship teams. St. Louis selected Rick McIvor and John Goode with the return, neither of whom approached McIntyre’s sustained impact. San Francisco won decisively.
Arizona Cardinals Received
- pick 1984 third round pick (#80-Rick McIvor)
- pick 1984 fifth round pick (#136-John Goode)
San Francisco 49ers Received
- pick 1984 third round pick (#73-Guy McIntyre)
Trade Analysis
Why San Francisco Moved Up
The 49ers traded Nos. 80 and 136 to St. Louis for the No. 73 selection during the 1984 draft. Moving up only seven places in the third round cost San Francisco a fifth-round pick, but the club clearly valued the player available at No. 73. That player was Georgia guard Guy McIntyre.
What McIntyre Became
McIntyre turned the modest move up into an exceptional result. He developed into a long-term 49ers lineman, earned five Pro Bowl selections and became part of multiple championship teams. His San Francisco tenure supplied far more than ordinary third-round value. He was not simply a useful starter; he became one of the recognizable interior linemen of the franchise’s dominant era.
What St. Louis Received
The Cardinals used No. 80 on quarterback Rick McIvor and No. 136 on John Goode. Receiving two picks for one created reasonable draft flexibility, but neither selection developed into a comparable long-term contributor. The extra fifth-round opportunity did not compensate for giving San Francisco the slot that became McIntyre.
How the Value Settled
Draft-day trades are judged by the players the acquired selections actually produce. San Francisco hit on a five-time Pro Bowler who stayed at the center of championship rosters. St. Louis had two chances to answer that value and did not come close. The gap is unusually wide for a trade involving middle-round selections.
Final Verdict
San Francisco earns an A and St. Louis/Arizona a D+. McIntyre’s five Pro Bowls, longevity and championship contribution tower over the Cardinals’ two-player return. This is a decisive San Francisco 49ers Win.