NFL Trade Verdict

Pittsburgh Steelers Win

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1988 eighth round pick (#211-Mike Hinnant); 1989 conditional pick (not exercised?) from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for Mark Malone. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1988 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.

April 12, 1988 Pittsburgh SteelersLos Angeles San Diego Chargers Confidence: low Tier: major Provisional Record

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

  • pick 1988 eighth round pick (#211-Mike Hinnant)
  • pick 1989 conditional pick (not exercised

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1988 eighth round pick (#211-Mike Hinnant); 1989 conditional pick (not exercised?) from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for Mark Malone. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1988 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1988 eighth round pick (#211-Mike Hinnant); 1989 conditional pick (not exercised?) from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for Mark Malone. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1988 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away. Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received Mark Malone and gave up 1988 eighth round pick (#211-Mike Hinnant); 1989 conditional pick (not exercised?). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.