New York Jets received 1985 fifth-round pick No. 134, Tony…
New York Jets received 1985 fifth-round pick No. 134, Tony Smith; Chicago Bears received Tyrone Keys. The Jets used No. 134 on Tony Smith, who never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. Keys played 44 games with 11 starts and 5.5 sacks for Chicago from 1983-85, including the 1985 championship season. The realized outcomes support Chicago Bears Win, with New York Jets graded C and Chicago Bears graded B.
Chicago Bears Received
- player Tyrone Keys
New York Jets Received
- pick 1985 fifth round pick (#134-Tony Smith (b))
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1983-07-13, New York Jets received 1985 fifth-round pick No. 134, Tony Smith, while Chicago Bears received Tyrone Keys. The package is documented well enough to evaluate what each club actually realized rather than relying on generic descriptions or the nominal value of a pick.
New York Jets Return
New York used the acquired fifth-rounder on San Jose State wide receiver Tony Smith at No. 134 in 1985. Pro Football Reference credits Smith with no NFL games, so the Jets realized no regular-season production from the selected player. That is the relevant football outcome for New York Jets. The C grade is based on games, starts, production, roster tenure and the actual disposition of the acquired asset rather than its perceived value on the transaction date.
Chicago Bears Return
Keys became a useful rotational defensive end for Chicago. The Bears' own history credits him with 44 games, 11 starts and 5.5 sacks from 1983 through 1985; he remained on the roster through the 1985 championship season. That result supports the B grade for Chicago Bears. When a draft choice is involved, the selected player's team-specific contribution matters; production for another club later in the player's career is not credited back to the original receiver.
Value in Hindsight
The important distinction is between acquiring an asset and actually receiving football value from it. New York Jets gets credit only for what 1985 fifth-round pick No. 134, Tony Smith produced for that franchise, while Chicago Bears is evaluated the same way for Tyrone Keys. This makes the comparison concrete and prevents later-career production, unexercised conditions or unsupported pick assumptions from inflating either side.
Final Verdict
Chicago Bears Win. New York receives C, while Chicago receives B. The Jets' acquired fifth-rounder became Tony Smith, who never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. Keys supplied Chicago with 44 games, 11 starts and 5.5 sacks across three seasons, creating the stronger realized return.