Dallas sent five late-round selections in the 1990 draft to…
Dallas sent five late-round selections in the 1990 draft to the Raiders for the rights to defensive back Stan Smagala. The package included picks 158, 197, 230, 259 and 304. Los Angeles immediately had a deep bundle of movable draft capital, while Smagala did not become an impact Cowboy. The volume and flexibility of the Raiders' return outweigh the limited player value Dallas received.
Dallas Cowboys Received
- other rights to Stan Smagala
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 1990 sixth round pick (#158- James Williams (Edward))
- pick 1990 eighth round pick (#197-Arthur Jimerson)
- pick 1990 ninth round pick (#230-Leon Perry (b. 1966-10-16))
- pick 1990 tenth round pick (#259-Jim Szymanski)
- pick 1990 eleventh round pick (#304-Myron Jones)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On April 22, 1990, Dallas acquired the rights to defensive back Stan Smagala from the Los Angeles Raiders. The cost was unusually broad for a late-round player: picks 158, 197, 230, 259 and 304 in the same draft. The choices covered the sixth, eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh rounds, giving Los Angeles five separate pieces of draft currency.
Dallas Cowboys Return
Dallas sent five late-round selections in the 1990 draft to the Raiders for the rights to defensive back Stan Smagala. The package included picks 158, 197, 230, 259 and 304. Los Angeles immediately had a deep bundle of movable draft capital, while Smagala did not become an impact Cowboy. The volume and flexibility of the Raiders' return outweigh the limited player value Dallas received.
Oakland Raiders Return
The Raiders traded the rights to Stan Smagala to Dallas for five 1990 selections spanning the sixth through eleventh rounds. Dallas acquired the player it wanted, but Smagala did not develop into a major long-term contributor. Los Angeles received a large package that could be selected, moved or consolidated, and historical draft records show the Raiders quickly recycled that capital. The transaction therefore favors the Raiders by a clear but not premium margin.
Value in Hindsight
Late-round quantity can be overrated when none of the choices produces a starter. Here, however, the comparison remains favorable to Los Angeles because Dallas's acquired player also failed to become a major asset. Five movable selections offered more paths to value than one marginal player.
Final Verdict
The Raiders receive a B and Dallas a C-. This was smart conversion of a player right into a broad package of draft capital. Dallas's cost was not catastrophic, but the limited payoff from Smagala leaves the Cowboys clearly behind.