Atlanta received the 2003 sixth-round pick used on Waine…
Atlanta received the 2003 sixth-round pick used on Waine Bacon and a 2004 fourth-round selection that later became No. 125 Jason David through a subsequent move. The package offered multiple chances at future value, but it did not match Mark Simoneau's multi-season starting contribution in Philadelphia. The C grade reflects that modest realized return.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- pick 2003 6th round pick (202nd overall, Waine Bacon )
- pick 2004 4th round pick (125th overall subsequently traded, Jason David )
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Mark Simoneau
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2003-03-04, Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles completed this exchange. Atlanta Falcons received 2003 6th round pick (202nd overall, Waine Bacon); 2004 4th round pick (125th overall subsequently traded, Jason David), while Philadelphia Eagles received Mark Simoneau. Historical team, player, and draft records support the compensation and provide enough career context to compare what each side actually gained.
Atlanta Falcons Return
Atlanta received the 2003 sixth-round pick used on Waine Bacon and a 2004 fourth-round selection that later became No. 125 Jason David through a subsequent move. The package offered multiple chances at future value, but it did not match Mark Simoneau's multi-season starting contribution in Philadelphia. The C grade reflects that modest realized return.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
Philadelphia acquired linebacker Mark Simoneau, who became a multi-season starter and gave the Eagles immediate, sustained defensive value. That contribution exceeded the realized payoff Atlanta received from its sixth-round pick and future fourth-round choice. The B grade reflects Simoneau's useful tenure and supports a Philadelphia Eagles Win verdict based on the clearer on-field return.
Value in Hindsight
Mark Simoneau's sustained starting role gives Philadelphia the clearest tangible return. Atlanta received two draft assets, but neither side of that package created a comparable direct contribution for the Falcons. The Eagles therefore turned the deal into more useful on-field value, which supports the Philadelphia Eagles Win verdict.
Final Verdict
The final call is Philadelphia Eagles Win. Atlanta Falcons earns a C, and Philadelphia Eagles earns a B. Those grades weigh the supported compensation, the quality and duration of the resulting contributions, and the practical football value each club ultimately realized from the exchange.