Green Bay moved from No. 20 to No. 16 in the 1994 first…

Why the Deal Happened

Green Bay moved from No. 20 to No. 16 in the 1994 first round, sending Miami the 20th pick plus No. 89. The Packers targeted guard Aaron Taylor, while Miami accepted a short move down and added another top-100 asset. The structure gave Green Bay certainty on one offensive lineman and gave the Dolphins two chances to create value.

What Green Bay Packers and Miami Dolphins Received

Taylor became a 75-game starter and contributed to Green Bay's championship-era offensive line, so the Packers received a good first-round player. Miami selected defensive tackle Tim Bowens at No. 20, and the No. 89 pick became part of the package used later that day to move up for center Tim Ruddy. Bowens became a two-time Pro Bowler, while Ruddy started 140 games over a long Dolphins career.

How the Value Developed

This is an example of both teams executing their plan well. Green Bay got the player it moved up to secure and received years of starting line play. Miami, however, multiplied the value of moving down: Bowens became a centerpiece on defense, and the extra third-round asset helped acquire another decade-long starter in Ruddy. That combination creates a stronger total return without making Green Bay's side a failure.

Final Verdict

Miami Dolphins Win. Green Bay Packers receives a B+ and Miami Dolphins receives a A. The result weighs only value tied to the assets each club actually controlled, including a later transaction when the acquired pick itself was moved. That keeps the comparison centered on team-specific football contribution rather than assigning another franchise's eventual selection to the wrong side.

Tim Bowens became a two-time Pro Bowler and the extra third-round asset helped Miami reach Tim Ruddy, while Aaron Taylor still gave Green Bay years of championship-era starting line play.