Indianapolis Colts received John Holt from Tampa Bay…
Indianapolis Colts received John Holt from Tampa Bay Buccaneers, giving up 1987 eighth round pick (#197-Stan Mataele). The eighth-round return is specifically 1987 selection No. 197. The return supports a B grade because the value directly tied to this deal fits that mark. The final verdict is Indianapolis Colts Win.
Indianapolis Colts Received
- player John Holt
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received
- pick 1987 eighth round pick (#197-Stan Mataele)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1986-08-13, Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers completed a deal in which Indianapolis Colts received John Holt, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers received 1987 eighth round pick (#197-Stan Mataele). Tampa Bay sent John Holt to Indianapolis for a 1987 eighth-round selection. The return is specifically traceable to No. 197, later used on Stan Mataele. The hindsight question is what each club actually obtained from this transaction and what later value can be connected to those assets with confidence.
Indianapolis Colts Return
Indianapolis Colts received John Holt from Tampa Bay Buccaneers, giving up 1987 eighth round pick (#197-Stan Mataele). The eighth-round return is specifically 1987 selection No. 197. The return supports a B grade because the value directly tied to this deal fits that mark. The final verdict is Indianapolis Colts Win.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Return
Tampa Bay Buccaneers received 1987 eighth round pick (#197-Stan Mataele) from Indianapolis Colts, giving up John Holt. The eighth-round return is specifically 1987 selection No. 197. The return supports a C- grade because the direct outcome and the cost of the deal fit that mark. The final verdict is Indianapolis Colts Win.
Value in Hindsight
Later pick numbers, conditional terms, and subsequent moves matter because they clarify what the original consideration became, not because every downstream event belongs to the first trade. When one detail remains qualified, the evaluation stops at the strongest supported description. That keeps the comparison fair and prevents uncertainty about a secondary detail from overwhelming a well-established exchange.
Final Verdict
The final call is Indianapolis Colts Win. Indianapolis Colts receives B, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers receives C-. The grade separation reflects the direct football value each side obtained and the clarity of the traceable outcome. Stronger value deserves the edge, but the judgment remains measured because the scale of the transaction matters.