Kansas City acquired veteran kicker Pete Stoyanovich from…
Kansas City acquired veteran kicker Pete Stoyanovich from Miami for a 1997 fifth-round pick. Stoyanovich became a high-end short-term answer, making 26 of 27 field goals in 1997 while the Chiefs went 13-3. Miami used the pick on defensive tackle Barron Tanner, who appeared in 29 games over two Dolphins seasons without starting. Kansas City received the more consequential team-specific value.
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- player Pete Stoyanovich
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 1997 5th round pick (149th overall, Barron Tanner )
Trade Analysis
Why Kansas City Made the Move
Kansas City was seeking an established kicker rather than waiting on a developmental option. Pete Stoyanovich already had years of NFL experience and a strong leg, so surrendering a future fifth-round choice offered the Chiefs immediate stability at a position that can decide close games. The cost was limited enough that the move carried little roster-building risk.
What Miami Turned the Pick Into
The Dolphins received a 1997 fifth-round selection, No. 149, and used it on defensive tackle Barron Tanner. Tanner appeared in 16 games as a rookie and 13 more in 1998, but he did not start a game for Miami. He later had a longer role with Arizona, yet the value relevant to Miami was two seasons of rotational depth rather than a long-term starter.
How Stoyanovich Performed
Stoyanovich delivered a stronger direct return for Kansas City. His 1997 season was especially valuable: he made 26 of 27 field-goal attempts, a 96.3 percent rate, while the Chiefs finished 13-3. A fifth-round pick for a veteran specialist can look expensive if the player is merely adequate, but elite accuracy on a contending team changes the calculation. Kansas City bought dependable points during an important competitive window.
Final Verdict
Kansas City Chiefs Win. The Chiefs earn an A- for acquiring a proven kicker who produced an excellent season at a low acquisition cost. Miami receives a C+ because Tanner was legitimate depth but never became a significant Dolphins starter. Both sides received something usable, yet Stoyanovich's immediate impact on a strong Kansas City team created the more valuable result.