NFL Trade Verdict

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Win

Summary: Jacksonville moved up 6 spots in Round 2 (58th to 52nd) to select Quentin Groves, giving Tampa Bay an extra 5th and 7th. Analysis: Groves was selected as an edge rusher project and produced minimally in three Jacksonville seasons. The Buccaneers received Dexter Jackson (58th) — a useful defensive back — plus two extra picks. Jacksonville overpaid for a player who underdelivered. D grade is appropriate.

April 26, 2008 Jacksonville JaguarsTampa Bay Buccaneers Confidence: high Tier: standard

Jacksonville Jaguars Received

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received

Trade Summary

Summary: Jacksonville moved up 6 spots in Round 2 (58th to 52nd) to select Quentin Groves, giving Tampa Bay an extra 5th and 7th. Analysis: Groves was selected as an edge rusher project and produced minimally in three Jacksonville seasons. The Buccaneers received Dexter Jackson (58th) — a useful defensive back — plus two extra picks. Jacksonville overpaid for a player who underdelivered. D grade is appropriate.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Jacksonville moved up 6 spots in Round 2 (58th to 52nd) to select Quentin Groves, giving Tampa Bay an extra 5th and 7th. Analysis: Groves was selected as an edge rusher project and produced minimally in three Jacksonville seasons. The Buccaneers received Dexter Jackson (58th) — a useful defensive back — plus two extra picks. Jacksonville overpaid for a player who underdelivered. D grade is appropriate. Tampa Bay moved down 6 spots and collected a 5th and 7th in addition to Dexter Jackson at 58th. Jackson was a Super Bowl MVP who transitioned to a reliable safety role. The Bucs clearly won this exchange. Grade: B