Jacksonville Jaguars Win

Trade Summary

Summary: Jacksonville traded NT Marcus Stroud — a two-time Pro Bowler — to Buffalo for a 3rd-round pick (71st, later traded) and a 5th-round pick (143rd, later traded as Orlando Scandrick). Analysis: Stroud was coming off injuries but had been one of the best nose tackles in the NFL. Getting a 3rd and a 5th for him represents solid return for a declining, injury-prone veteran. The picks were later traded and became useful in other transactions. C- is too harsh for Jacksonville here — the asset return was reasonable for what Stroud was at that stage. Grade revised to C+.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Jacksonville traded NT Marcus Stroud — a two-time Pro Bowler — to Buffalo for a 3rd-round pick (71st, later traded) and a 5th-round pick (143rd, later traded as Orlando Scandrick). Analysis: Stroud was coming off injuries but had been one of the best nose tackles in the NFL. Getting a 3rd and a 5th for him represents solid return for a declining, injury-prone veteran. The picks were later traded and became useful in other transactions. C- is too harsh for Jacksonville here — the asset return was reasonable for what Stroud was at that stage. Grade revised to C+. Buffalo acquired Stroud hoping he could anchor their defensive line, but he never regained his Pro Bowl form. Giving up a 3rd and 5th for a declining player proved to be an overpay. Grade: C-