New Orleans sent five late 1990 draft choices to the Raiders…
New Orleans sent five late 1990 draft choices to the Raiders for a 1991 fourth-round pick that became No. 98. The Saints used their incoming choices on James Williams, Gerry Gdowski, Broderick Graves, Gary Cooper and Webbie Burnett. The Raiders later used No. 98 with pick No. 51 to acquire Seattle's No. 43 selection. Neither side turned the exchange into major lasting value, keeping it even.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 1991 fourth round pick (#98-John Kasay)
New Orleans Saints Received
- pick 1990 sixth round pick (#158-James Williams (Edward))
- pick 1990 eighth round pick (#207-Gerry Gdowski)
- pick 1990 ninth round pick (#233-Broderick Graves)
- pick 1990 tenth round pick (#260-Gary Cooper)
- pick 1990 eleventh round pick (#287-Webbie Burnett)
Trade Analysis
Why the Deal Happened
New Orleans wanted more immediate volume late in the 1990 draft, while the Raiders were willing to exchange a future fourth-round choice for five selections in the current draft. The Saints received picks No. 158, No. 207, No. 233, No. 260 and No. 287. The Raiders received a 1991 fourth-rounder that eventually became pick No. 98.
What New Orleans and the Raiders Received
The Saints used the five choices on James Williams, Gerry Gdowski, Broderick Graves, Gary Cooper and Webbie Burnett. The Raiders did not simply sit at No. 98 a year later. They paired that selection with second-round pick No. 51 and sent both to Seattle for pick No. 43, using the future asset as part of a move up the board.
How the Value Developed
New Orleans gained several chances to find depth, but the five-player group did not yield a major long-term star. The Raiders' future pick had cleaner strategic value because it helped them climb eight spots in the second round in 1991, yet the resulting move did not create a franchise-defining payoff either. The original transaction therefore produced modest value in two different forms rather than a clear advantage.
Final Verdict
The Saints chose quantity and the Raiders chose future flexibility. Both approaches generated some usable value, but neither club turned its side of the exchange into an impact result large enough to overwhelm the other. New Orleans can point to five roster opportunities; the Raiders can point to useful trade-up currency one year later. Matching C+ grades fit the modest returns, and Even Trade remains the fairest verdict.