NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Seattle acquired 1992 twelfth round pick (#320-John MacNeill) from New York Jets on 1991-01-31, sending Ron Mattes in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 1992 twelfth round pick (#320-John MacNeill) and gave up Ron Mattes, with the available evidence supporting a C+ grade rather than a stronger verdict. It should remain in the public database, but the analysis should not pretend it changed the arc of Seahawks history.

January 31, 1991 Seattle SeahawksNew York Jets Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

Seattle Seahawks Received

  • pick 1992 twelfth round pick (#320-John MacNeill)

New York Jets Received

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired 1992 twelfth round pick (#320-John MacNeill) from New York Jets on 1991-01-31, sending Ron Mattes in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 1992 twelfth round pick (#320-John MacNeill) and gave up Ron Mattes, with the available evidence supporting a C+ grade rather than a stronger verdict. It should remain in the public database, but the analysis should not pretend it changed the arc of Seahawks history.

Trade Analysis

Seattle acquired 1992 twelfth round pick (#320-John MacNeill) from New York Jets on 1991-01-31, sending Ron Mattes in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 1992 twelfth round pick (#320-John MacNeill) and gave up Ron Mattes, with the available evidence supporting a C+ grade rather than a stronger verdict. It should remain in the public database, but the analysis should not pretend it changed the arc of Seahawks history. The partner acquired the known player while surrendering draft flexibility.