Oakland used No. 175 on Anttaj Hawthorne, but the selection…
Oakland used No. 175 on Anttaj Hawthorne, but the selection produced little meaningful Raiders value. Hawthorne did not become a substantial long-term contributor, leaving Oakland with a weak realized return from the exchange. Against New England's later starting-quarterback payoff and additional offensive-line service, the Raiders' side falls well short and warrants a poor hindsight grade.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2005 6th round pick (175th overall, Anttaj Hawthorne )
New England Patriots Received
- pick 2005 7th round pick (230th overall, Matt Cassel )
- pick 2006 5th round pick (136th overall, Ryan O'Callaghan )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2005-04-24, Las Vegas Raiders received 2005 6th round pick (175th overall, Anttaj Hawthorne), while New England Patriots received 2005 7th round pick (230th overall, Matt Cassel); 2006 5th round pick (136th overall, Ryan O'Callaghan). The grade centers on the football value produced by the consideration each club controlled. Later movement of an acquired pick is treated as provenance, not extra value from the original deal.
Las Vegas Raiders Return
Oakland used No. 175 on Anttaj Hawthorne, but the selection produced little meaningful Raiders value. Hawthorne did not become a substantial long-term contributor, leaving Oakland with a weak realized return from the exchange. Against New England's later starting-quarterback payoff and additional offensive-line service, the Raiders' side falls well short and warrants a poor hindsight grade.
New England Patriots Return
New England received No. 230 Matt Cassel plus a 2006 fifth-round pick used on Ryan O'Callaghan. Cassel became indispensable after Tom Brady's 2008 injury, starting 15 games, throwing for 3,693 yards and 21 touchdowns, and going 10-5 in those starts. O'Callaghan also supplied early offensive-line service, making the Patriots' return unusually strong for a late-round exchange.
Value in Hindsight
New England sent No.175 Anttaj Hawthorne to Oakland and received No.230 Matt Cassel plus a 2006 fifth-rounder used on Ryan O'Callaghan. Cassel became indispensable when Tom Brady was injured in 2008, starting 15 games, throwing for 3,693 yards and 21 touchdowns and leading New England to a 10-5 record in his starts. O'Callaghan also supplied early offensive-line service. Hawthorne produced little for Oakland, making this a major Patriots win. Those outcomes support New England Patriots Win. The grade spread remains proportional to the size of the deal and the strength of the realized value.
Final Verdict
Las Vegas Raiders receives a D and New England Patriots receives a A. The verdict is New England Patriots Win. The conclusion weighs usable contribution, duration, and significance while keeping later separate transactions outside the original bargain.