New Orleans moved up from No. 79 to No. 72 in the 1992 draft,…
New Orleans moved up from No. 79 to No. 72 in the 1992 draft, sending Tampa Bay an additional fifth-round pick at No. 118. The Saints selected Tyrone Legette, while the Buccaneers took Tyji Armstrong and Rogerick Green. Legette became useful depth, but Armstrong supplied more sustained Tampa Bay production, giving the Buccaneers a narrow win rather than an even result.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received
- pick 1992 third round pick (#79-Tyji Armstrong)
- pick 1992 fifth round pick (#118-Rogerick Green)
New Orleans Saints Received
- pick 1992 third round pick (#72-Tyrone Legette)
Trade Analysis
Why the Deal Happened
New Orleans targeted a player seven spots higher in the third round and paid Tampa Bay the 118th selection to move from No. 79 to No. 72. The Saints selected Tyrone Legette. Tampa chose tight end Tyji Armstrong with the lower third-round pick and added Rogerick Green in the fifth. The structure gave New Orleans the preferred single prospect and Tampa two opportunities to build usable depth.
What Each Team Received
Legette played 53 games for New Orleans from 1992 through 1995, mostly as a reserve, and gave the Saints real special-teams and secondary value. Armstrong produced the stronger Tampa Bay role, appearing in 59 games with 28 starts and contributing as both a receiver and run-game contributor. Green added a smaller amount of roster value. The Buccaneers therefore received more total contribution from the two selections than New Orleans received from Legette alone.
How the Value Developed
This was not a severe loss for the Saints because Legette was a legitimate NFL player and stayed with the club for four seasons. The difference comes from Armstrong's greater starting workload and the extra chance Tampa created by moving down. Late-round draft trades often hinge on whether the additional selection produces anything; Green was modest, but Armstrong already supplied enough value at No. 79 to put Tampa slightly ahead.
Final Verdict
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Win. Tampa Bay earns a B- because moving down seven spots produced the best contributor in Armstrong plus another roster chance. New Orleans earns a C+ because Legette was useful and the move was not wasted. The verdict is intentionally narrow: both clubs obtained players who reached the field, but Tampa received more starts and more aggregate team-specific contribution from its side of the exchange.