NFL Trade Verdict

New England Patriots Win

Cincinnati acquired 2004 2nd round pick (56th overall, Madieu Williams) from New England Patriots for Corey Dillon. Cincinnati moved a disgruntled star for a useful safety, but Dillon’s Patriots resurgence and Super Bowl role tilted the value away from the Bengals. note: lowered Cincinnati on the Corey Dillon trade because Dillon became a major Patriots contributor and Super Bowl piece, while the Bengals’ return was useful but not comparable. Corey Dillon immediately became a major Patriots contributor and Super Bowl champion, while Madieu Williams was useful but not an equivalent return

April 20, 2004 Cincinnati BengalsNew England Patriots Confidence: high Tier: major

Cincinnati Bengals Received

Trade Analysis

New England Patriots received Corey Dillon and gave up 2004 2nd round pick (56th overall, Madieu Williams). Calculated Corey Dillon immediately became a major Patriots contributor and Super Bowl champion, while Madieu Williams was useful but not an equivalent return