Arizona Cardinals received Brandon Gorin. Brandon Gorin did…
Arizona Cardinals received Brandon Gorin. Brandon Gorin did not produce a Cardinals regular-season appearance before moving on, leaving Arizona without meaningful direct on-field value from the acquired veteran. That result supports a D grade for Arizona Cardinals. The final verdict is Even Trade, based on the documented service, durability, and value each club actually obtained from this exchange.
Arizona Cardinals Received
- player Brandon Gorin
New England Patriots Received
- pick 2007 6th round pick (180th overall, Justin Rogers )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2006-08-22, Arizona Cardinals received Brandon Gorin, while New England Patriots received 2007 6th round pick (180th overall, Justin Rogers). The trade is judged by the regular-season service, draft value, and durability each club actually obtained. The stakes were modest, so the grades reward useful production without treating the move like a franchise-changing deal.
Arizona Cardinals Return
Brandon Gorin did not produce a Cardinals regular-season appearance before moving on, leaving Arizona without meaningful direct on-field value from the acquired veteran. The D grade reflects what that return became for Arizona Cardinals, rather than its theoretical value on the trade date. Actual games, starts, production, and retained roster usefulness carry the most weight.
New England Patriots Return
Justin Rogers was released before playing a Patriots regular-season game, so New England likewise received no meaningful direct game value from its acquired pick. The D grade applies the same standard to New England Patriots. The evaluation stays with the direct return from this exchange and does not borrow value from unrelated later transactions.
Value in Hindsight
Arizona acquired Brandon Gorin, but he did not produce a Cardinals regular-season appearance before moving on. New England used the acquired sixth-round choice on Justin Rogers, then released him before he played a Patriots regular-season game. Because neither club realized meaningful direct on-field value from its acquired asset, the trade is best graded as an even low-value exchange. In hindsight, the stronger side is the club that converted its incoming package into more durable or productive NFL value. When both sides received useful contributions, the grades stay close; when one return failed to generate regular-season service, the gap grows accordingly.
Final Verdict
The final call is Even Trade. Arizona Cardinals earns D, and New England Patriots earns D. Those grades reflect the documented package, the service or draft value that followed, and the relative durability of each club's direct return. The conclusion stays focused on what each team actually received from this transaction.