Oakland received the 2000 seventh-round choice later…
Oakland received the 2000 seventh-round choice later identified as No. 238 and subsequently moved the selection. The Raiders preserved a small future asset, but they did not realize an on-field return from the transaction comparable to the depth Paul Justin provided St. Louis. That outcome supports a C grade for Las Vegas Raiders within the final Los Angeles Rams Win verdict.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2000 7th round pick (238th overall subsequently traded, Rodregis Brooks )
Los Angeles Rams Received
- player Paul Justin
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1999-08-30, Las Vegas Raiders received 2000 7th round pick (238th overall subsequently traded, Rodregis Brooks), while Los Angeles Rams received Paul Justin. The package is supported well enough to judge the deal by what each side actually obtained afterward. The original stakes varied from cash and late picks to veteran players, so the grades emphasize realized football value rather than the size or reputation of the assets at the moment of the exchange.
Las Vegas Raiders Return
Oakland received the 2000 seventh-round choice later identified as No. 238 and subsequently moved the selection. The Raiders preserved a small future asset, but they did not realize an on-field return from the transaction comparable to the depth Paul Justin provided St. Louis. That outcome supports a C grade for Las Vegas Raiders within the final Los Angeles Rams Win verdict. The result is best measured by the contribution that followed the transaction, including playing time, starting value, and any draft asset that remained under the club's control.
Los Angeles Rams Return
St. Louis acquired quarterback Paul Justin, who appeared in ten games as a reserve during the Rams' Super Bowl championship season. His role was limited, but immediate quarterback depth on a title team created a modest practical edge over a late-round pick that Oakland later moved. That outcome supports a C+ grade for Los Angeles Rams within the final Los Angeles Rams Win verdict. This side is graded by the same standard: tangible production and retained value count more heavily than opportunity alone, especially when the original price was modest.
Value in Hindsight
The decisive point is the gap in realized value after the deal. One side turned its return into more useful starts, production, or durable roster value, while the other received a shorter or less productive outcome. The difference is meaningful enough to support a winner without overstating the importance of a transaction that was often built around modest assets.
Final Verdict
The final call is Los Angeles Rams Win. Las Vegas Raiders earns C, and Los Angeles Rams earns C+. Those grades reflect the supported package and the relative football value each franchise realized after the exchange, while keeping the scale of the transaction in proper historical context.