The Raiders used the acquired sixth-round selection on Doug…
The Raiders used the acquired sixth-round selection on Doug Lloyd. Lloyd appeared in only one NFL game, leaving Los Angeles with almost no direct playing value from the move. The pick gave the club an opportunity in the middle of the draft, but the result was far below the useful defensive-back service New England ultimately received from Tony Zackery.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 1989 sixth round pick (#156-Doug Lloyd)
New England Patriots Received
- pick 1989 sixth round pick (#165-Eric Mitchell)
- pick 1989 eighth round pick (#223-Tony Zackery)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1989-04-23, Las Vegas Raiders received 1989 sixth round pick (#156-Doug Lloyd), while New England Patriots received 1989 sixth round pick (#165-Eric Mitchell) and 1989 eighth round pick (#223-Tony Zackery). The value question is not which side collected more names or nominal draft slots, but what those assets actually produced for the clubs that controlled them. The completed historical research makes the direct return on each side clear enough to compare without crediting later transactions that required separate consideration.
Las Vegas Raiders Return
The Raiders used the acquired sixth-round selection on Doug Lloyd. Lloyd appeared in only one NFL game, leaving Los Angeles with almost no direct playing value from the move. The pick gave the club an opportunity in the middle of the draft, but the result was far below the useful defensive-back service New England ultimately received from Tony Zackery.
New England Patriots Return
New England received the selections used on Eric Mitchell and Tony Zackery. Mitchell did not become a significant contributor, but Zackery provided usable defensive-back service and was the 223rd overall selection in the 1989 draft. That contribution was modest rather than transformative, yet it clearly exceeded the single-game return the Raiders received from Doug Lloyd.
Value in Hindsight
The best way to judge this exchange is by the football value directly created by the original consideration. The Raiders used the acquired sixth-round selection on Doug Lloyd. New England received the selections used on Eric Mitchell and Tony Zackery. That comparison keeps later moves separate and gives proper weight to starting service, useful depth, longevity, and the actual results of the draft capital involved.
Final Verdict
Las Vegas Raiders receives a D and New England Patriots receives a C+. The verdict is New England Patriots Win. The grade spread reflects the scale of the direct return: a decisive edge where one club secured sustained production, a narrower edge where the difference was modest, and equal marks when neither side created enough value to separate itself.