New York used the acquired fifth-round selection on offensive…
New York used the acquired fifth-round selection on offensive lineman Jonathan Goodwin. Goodwin gave the Jets four seasons of useful interior-line service and later built a long NFL career. His Jets contribution made the pick a solid return, but the trade sent Washington two separate assets that each generated meaningful playing time, which keeps New York on the losing side of a productive exchange.
New York Jets Received
- pick 2002 5th round pick (154th overall, Jonathan Goodwin )
Washington Commanders Received
- player David Loverne
- pick 2002 5th round pick (160th overall, Robert Royal )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2002-04-09, New York Jets received 2002 5th round pick (154th overall, Jonathan Goodwin), while Washington Commanders received David Loverne and 2002 5th round pick (160th overall, Robert Royal). The value question is not which side collected more names or nominal draft slots, but what those assets actually produced for the clubs that controlled them. The completed historical research makes the direct return on each side clear enough to compare without crediting later transactions that required separate consideration.
New York Jets Return
New York used the acquired fifth-round selection on offensive lineman Jonathan Goodwin. Goodwin gave the Jets four seasons of useful interior-line service and later built a long NFL career. His Jets contribution made the pick a solid return, but the trade sent Washington two separate assets that each generated meaningful playing time, which keeps New York on the losing side of a productive exchange.
Washington Commanders Return
Washington received guard David Loverne plus the fifth-round pick used on tight end Robert Royal. Loverne started 11 games in 2002, and Royal developed into a regular starter who supplied several seasons of offensive work. Getting two useful contributors from the package created greater combined direct value than New York received from Jonathan Goodwin alone during his Jets tenure.
Value in Hindsight
The best way to judge this exchange is by the football value directly created by the original consideration. New York used the acquired fifth-round selection on offensive lineman Jonathan Goodwin. Washington received guard David Loverne plus the fifth-round pick used on tight end Robert Royal. That comparison keeps later moves separate and gives proper weight to starting service, useful depth, longevity, and the actual results of the draft capital involved.
Final Verdict
New York Jets receives a B- and Washington Commanders receives a B+. The verdict is Washington Commanders Win. The grade spread reflects the scale of the direct return: a decisive edge where one club secured sustained production, a narrower edge where the difference was modest, and equal marks when neither side created enough value to separate itself.