Miami sent the 153rd pick in the 2004 draft to Baltimore for…
Miami sent the 153rd pick in the 2004 draft to Baltimore for picks No. 160 and No. 222. The Ravens selected linebacker Roderick Green, who appeared in 25 games for Baltimore and recorded two sacks before continuing his career in San Francisco. Miami selected Tony Bua and Derrick Pope; Pope alone played 55 games for the Dolphins. The extra depth and longer team contribution give Miami a modest win.
Baltimore Ravens Received
- pick 2004 5th round pick (153rd overall, Roderick Green )
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2004 5th round pick (160th overall, Tony Bua)
- pick 2004 7th round pick (222nd overall, Derrick Pope)
Trade Analysis
Why the Trade Happened
Miami held pick No. 153 in the fifth round of the 2004 draft and chose to move down seven spots while adding a seventh-round selection from Baltimore. The Ravens moved to No. 153 to select linebacker Roderick Green. Miami gained picks No. 160 and No. 222, creating two lower-cost chances to find depth instead of using the original selection on one player.
What the Returns Produced
Baltimore received two seasons from Green. He appeared in nine games as a rookie and all 16 games in 2005, when he recorded two sacks, but he never started a game for the Ravens. Miami selected linebacker Tony Bua at No. 160 and linebacker Derrick Pope at No. 222. Bua appeared in seven games as a rookie and did not become a long-term piece. Pope was the stronger result, appearing in 55 games for Miami from 2004 through 2007.
How the Value Developed
Pope contributed on both defense and special teams and produced 44 combined tackles with two sacks as a rookie. He remained on the Dolphins roster for four seasons, giving Miami a longer stream of useful snaps than Baltimore received from Green. Green later became a productive situational pass rusher in San Francisco, but that later production did not benefit the Ravens and therefore does not add to Baltimore's return here.
Why This Trade Still Matters
The gap is narrower than many draft-day wins because none of the three players became a high-level starter. Still, Miami's decision to create an extra selection gave the club two chances, and Pope's sustained roster role made that choice pay off.
Final Verdict
Miami Dolphins Win is the best fit. Miami earns a B- for obtaining four years of useful contribution from Pope plus brief depth from Bua, while Baltimore earns a C+ because Green provided two seasons of reserve pass-rush value before leaving.