Even Trade
Summary: Jacksonville traded four picks (3rd, 4th, 5th, 5th) to Miami and received a 2nd-round pick (Michael Cheever, 60th) and a 4th. Analysis: Jacksonville moved up from the 3rd round into the 2nd, consolidating four selections into two. Cheever provided minimal impact as a lineman, and the picks on Miami's side (Brew, Edwards, McPhail, Burton) yielded mixed results. The math slightly favored Jacksonville in positional round value, but the player returns on both sides were modest. Grade it as a minor JAX lean given the round upgrade; C+ is more accurate than C.
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- pick 1996 2nd round pick (60th overall, Michael Cheever ), 1996 4th round pick (99th overall subsequently traded, Phillip Daniels )
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 1996 3rd round pick (79th overall, Dorian Brew ), 1996 4th round pick (98th overall subsequently traded, Donnie Edwards ), 1996 5th round pick (134th overall, Jerris McPhail ), 1996 5th round pick (150th overall, Shane Burton )
Trade Summary
Summary: Jacksonville traded four picks (3rd, 4th, 5th, 5th) to Miami and received a 2nd-round pick (Michael Cheever, 60th) and a 4th. Analysis: Jacksonville moved up from the 3rd round into the 2nd, consolidating four selections into two. Cheever provided minimal impact as a lineman, and the picks on Miami's side (Brew, Edwards, McPhail, Burton) yielded mixed results. The math slightly favored Jacksonville in positional round value, but the player returns on both sides were modest. Grade it as a minor JAX lean given the round upgrade; C+ is more accurate than C.
Trade Analysis
Summary: Jacksonville traded four picks (3rd, 4th, 5th, 5th) to Miami and received a 2nd-round pick (Michael Cheever, 60th) and a 4th. Analysis: Jacksonville moved up from the 3rd round into the 2nd, consolidating four selections into two. Cheever provided minimal impact as a lineman, and the picks on Miami's side (Brew, Edwards, McPhail, Burton) yielded mixed results. The math slightly favored Jacksonville in positional round value, but the player returns on both sides were modest. Grade it as a minor JAX lean given the round upgrade; C+ is more accurate than C. Miami acquired four picks (3rd, 4th, 5th, 5th) for a 2nd and 4th, gaining pick volume but giving up positional value. The return players — Dorian Brew, Donnie Edwards (later traded), Jerris McPhail, Shane Burton — provided modest collective value. The Dolphins got reasonable volume without a clear win.