Detroit Lions received 1999 7th round pick (232nd overall…
Detroit Lions received 1999 7th round pick (232nd overall subsequently traded, Jermaine Haley) in the 1998-04-23 exchange with Green Bay Packers. The transaction occurred April 23, 1998, when Detroit sent Glyn Milburn to Green Bay for a future 1999 seventh-round choice. The supported outcome gives Detroit Lions a C grade. The overall verdict is Green Bay Packers Win, based on the direct football and draft value actually realized after the trade.
Detroit Lions Received
- pick 1999 7th round pick (232nd overall subsequently traded, Jermaine Haley )
Green Bay Packers Received
- player Glyn Milburn
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1998-04-23, Detroit Lions received 1999 7th round pick (232nd overall subsequently traded, Jermaine Haley), while Green Bay Packers received Glyn Milburn. The transaction occurred April 23, 1998, when Detroit sent Glyn Milburn to Green Bay for a future 1999 seventh-round choice. Green Bay never used Milburn in a regular-season game, but on August 30, 1998 it moved him to Chicago for the 1999 seventh-round pick later used on Donald Driver. The deal is judged by what each club actually realized, with downstream value assigned only where the asset trail supports it.
Detroit Lions Return
For Detroit Lions, the direct return was 1999 7th round pick (232nd overall subsequently traded, Jermaine Haley). The supported grade is C. That mark reflects concrete on-field contribution or usable draft capital traceable to this side of the exchange. Later success elsewhere is not credited back to a team that no longer controlled the asset.
Green Bay Packers Return
For Green Bay Packers, the direct return was Glyn Milburn. The supported grade is B+. The same standard applies: realized team value matters more than name recognition or hypothetical development. When a pick moved again, the original holder receives credit for the asset it controlled, not automatically for the terminal player's career.
Value in Hindsight
Hindsight keeps the comparison proportional to the transaction. The research establishes the package and the meaningful post-trade outcomes well enough to compare both sides without overstating a minor deal. The balance turns on direct production, roster utility, and supported draft-asset value.
Final Verdict
The final call is Green Bay Packers Win. Detroit Lions receives a C, while Green Bay Packers receives a B+. Those grades reflect the documented package and the outcomes tied to this exchange, not speculation about what either side might have done differently.