Houston Texans received Greg Randall in the 2003-03-06…
Houston Texans received Greg Randall in the 2003-03-06 exchange involving New England Patriots. Randall started all 16 games at right tackle for Houston in 2003, delivering immediate lineup value from a fifth-round investment. That realized return supports a B- grade for Houston Texans. The overall verdict is Even Trade, with the grade based on direct value created from this transaction.
Houston Texans Received
- player Greg Randall
New England Patriots Received
- pick 2003 5th round pick (154th overall subsequently traded, Donnie Nickey )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Houston acquired offensive tackle Greg Randall from New England for a 2003 fifth-round selection, pick No. 154, which New England later used as part of another draft-day move. The deal is judged by the value each club directly realized from the assets it controlled, without assigning later production to a team after an asset had moved elsewhere.
Houston Texans Return
Randall started all 16 games at right tackle for Houston in 2003, delivering immediate lineup value from a fifth-round investment. The B- grade reflects that direct outcome in proportion to the cost and scale of the transaction. A minor trade does not need to create a star to be useful, but sustained starts, dependable role value, or retained draft capital matter more than name recognition alone.
New England Patriots Return
New England retained useful draft capital and redirected pick No. 154 in later maneuvering, so the Patriots also extracted legitimate value from their side of the transaction. The B- grade reflects that direct outcome in proportion to the cost and scale of the transaction. A minor trade does not need to create a star to be useful, but sustained starts, dependable role value, or retained draft capital matter more than name recognition alone.
Value in Hindsight
Houston received a full season of starting tackle play, a solid outcome for the price. New England did not simply lose an established player for nothing; the fifth-round capital remained useful in its own roster construction. The comparison stays proportional to the size of the exchange and focuses on what each organization actually received while it controlled the acquired player or pick.
Final Verdict
The trade is even because both sides converted modest assets into real football value. Final grades: Houston Texans B-, New England Patriots B-. The final verdict is Even Trade.