NFL Trade Verdict
Washington Redskins Win
Washington used part of the Ricky Williams haul to move up for Champ Bailey. Bailey became a Hall of Fame cornerback, so this linked sequence remains a Washington Win on the draft outcome.
Chicago Bears Received
- pick 1999 1st round pick (12th overall, Cade McNown ), 1999 3rd round pick (71st overall, D'Wayne Bates ), 1999 4th round pick (106th overall, Warrick Holdman ), 1999 5th round pick (143rd overall, Jerry Wisne ) and 2000 3rd round pick (87th overall, Dustin Lyman )
- pick 1999 2nd round pick (40th overall subsequently traded, Tony Bryant ) and 1999 5th round pick (144th overall, Khari Samuel )
Washington Commanders Received
- pick 1999 1st round pick (7th overall, Champ Bailey )
- pick 1999 2nd round pick (37th overall, Jon Jansen )
Trade Analysis
Chicago received a multi-pick package, but Washington landed the elite player in Champ Bailey. Washington Commanders receives the edge because the recorded return carries stronger long-term football value than the package credited to Chicago Bears.