Green Bay sent the 112th pick in the 1993 draft to Chicago…
Green Bay sent the 112th pick in the 1993 draft to Chicago for picks 119 and 156. The Packers selected linebacker James Willis and defensive back Tim Watson, while the Bears used No. 112 on defensive lineman Albert Fontenot. None became a major star, but Fontenot developed into the most useful long-term player connected to the exchange, giving Chicago a modest advantage despite surrendering two selections.
Chicago Bears Received
- pick 1993 fourth round pick (#112-Albert Fontenot / Al Fontenot)
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 1993 fifth round pick (#119-James Willis)
- pick 1993 sixth round pick (#156- Tim Watson )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Chicago moved up in the 1993 draft by sending selections 119 and 156 to Green Bay for the 112th overall pick. The Bears used No. 112 on defensive lineman Albert Fontenot. Green Bay used the acquired fifth- and sixth-round choices on linebacker James Willis and defensive back Tim Watson. The trade was a straightforward quantity-for-position exchange: the Packers gained an extra selection, while Chicago paid to secure the player it preferred.
Chicago Bears Return
Green Bay sent the 112th pick in the 1993 draft to Chicago for picks 119 and 156. The Packers selected linebacker James Willis and defensive back Tim Watson, while the Bears used No. 112 on defensive lineman Albert Fontenot. None became a major star, but Fontenot developed into the most useful long-term player connected to the exchange, giving Chicago a modest advantage despite surrendering two selections.
Green Bay Packers Return
Chicago traded picks 119 and 156 to Green Bay to move up to No. 112, where the Bears selected Albert Fontenot. Green Bay used the acquired choices on James Willis and Tim Watson. The Packers gained two roster chances, but neither produced a stronger outcome than Fontenot's defensive-line career. Chicago's consolidation of two later picks into the best player produced by the transaction earns the Bears the hindsight edge.
Value in Hindsight
Trade value in this range often depends on whether quantity can overcome one better selection. Green Bay had more opportunities, but Chicago landed the most useful individual player. Because the cost was limited to a fifth and a sixth for a fourth, the Bears did not expose themselves to premium-pick risk. Fontenot's career gives Chicago the edge, while the modest draft stakes keep the grade spread relatively narrow.
Final Verdict
Chicago earns a B and Green Bay a C+. The Bears' move up produced the best player in the deal, while Green Bay's two selections did not combine for greater long-term value. The Packers' process was defensible, but the outcome favors Chicago. This is a modest Bears win driven by player realization rather than a dramatic difference in original draft capital.