San Francisco received the 2006 sixth-round choice used on…
San Francisco received the 2006 sixth-round choice used on Marcus Hudson. Hudson became a multi-season defensive back and special-teams contributor, giving the 49ers useful service from a late selection. The package is kept as one pick asset because the selected player is already represented inside that pick. That result supports a B- grade within the San Francisco 49ers Win verdict.
San Francisco 49ers Received
- pick 2006 6th round pick (192nd overall, Marcus Hudson )
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received
- player Tim Rattay
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2005-10-18, San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers completed an exchange in which San Francisco 49ers received 2006 6th round pick (192nd overall, Marcus Hudson), while Tampa Bay Buccaneers received Tim Rattay. Both sides obtained identifiable football value, so the hindsight comparison turns on what those pieces actually produced after the move rather than on the number of names or selections in the package. The later careers and roster roles provide the clearest way to separate the returns.
San Francisco 49ers Return
San Francisco received the 2006 sixth-round choice used on Marcus Hudson. Hudson became a multi-season defensive back and special-teams contributor, giving the 49ers useful service from a late selection. The package is kept as one pick asset because the selected player is already represented inside that pick. That result supports a B- grade within the San Francisco 49ers Win verdict. The grade reflects realized contribution, role, and duration rather than the apparent size of the package on the transaction date.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Return
Tampa Bay acquired quarterback Tim Rattay and received short-term backup value. Rattay was a legitimate roster addition, but his Buccaneers contribution was limited in duration and did not exceed the years of service San Francisco ultimately received from Hudson. That result supports a C grade within the San Francisco 49ers Win verdict. The comparison gives weight to actual professional contribution and does not treat a larger asset count as automatically more valuable.
Value in Hindsight
For a minor midseason transaction, the comparison is straightforward: Tampa Bay received immediate quarterback depth, while San Francisco converted the outgoing player into a late pick that lasted longer on the field. Hudson's multi-year contribution creates the edge. Looking back at the completed careers and downstream outcomes makes the relative value clearer than it was on the day of the exchange.
Final Verdict
San Francisco wins with a B-. Tampa Bay receives a C because Rattay had some practical value, just not enough to match the 49ers' longer return. The grades are intentionally scaled to the modest size of the transaction and the strength of the documented on-field return.