Pittsburgh Steelers received 1993 seventh round pick…

The Exchange

On 1992-09-02, Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Commanders completed a deal in which Pittsburgh Steelers received 1993 seventh round pick (#185-Jeff Zgonina), while Washington Commanders received Huey Richardson. The comparison focuses on what each original club actually obtained from the exchange. Later asset movement matters only when it clarifies the value attached to something that changed hands.

Pittsburgh Steelers Return

Pittsburgh Steelers received 1993 seventh round pick (#185-Jeff Zgonina) from Washington Commanders, sending Huey Richardson the other way. Pittsburgh won this trade decisively in hindsight. That outcome supports a B+ grade for Pittsburgh Steelers, and the overall verdict is Pittsburgh Steelers Win. The grade stays proportional to the size of the exchange and the direct value created for the original club.

Washington Return

Washington Commanders received Huey Richardson from Pittsburgh Steelers, sending 1993 seventh round pick (#185-Jeff Zgonina) the other way. Pittsburgh won this trade decisively in hindsight. That outcome supports a D grade for Washington Commanders, and the overall verdict is Pittsburgh Steelers Win. The grade stays proportional to the size of the exchange and the direct value created for the original club.

Value in Hindsight

Washington sent a 1993 seventh-round pick to Pittsburgh for former first-round linebacker Huey Richardson in September 1992. Pittsburgh used No. 185 on Jeff Zgonina, who began a 219-game NFL career and played 21 games for the Steelers, while Richardson's Washington tenure was extremely brief. Pittsburgh won this trade decisively in hindsight. If a draft choice was moved again, the later trail can explain what the original consideration became, but unrelated success after another transaction is not credited twice. Where one historical detail remains uncertain, the evaluation uses the strongest supported description instead of filling the gap with speculation.

Final Verdict

The final call is Pittsburgh Steelers Win. Pittsburgh Steelers receives B+, while Washington Commanders receives D. The verdict follows the stronger supported direct return for the original club rather than unrelated value created later. The grades remain proportional to the size and certainty of the exchange, rewarding real value while keeping a measured distinction between a clear edge and an overwhelming win.