NFL Trade Verdict
New England Patriots Win
Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired 2008 7th round pick; 2008 5th round pick (160th overall; Josh Johnson); 2008 7th round pick and 2008 5th round pick (160th overall, Josh Johnson) from New England Patriots for 2008 5th round pick (153rd overall; Matthew Slater); 2008 5th round pick (153rd overall, Matthew Slater); 2009: Traded 2009 5th round pick (159th overall, Fenuki Tupou) to Eagles for Greg Lewis and 2010 7th round pick (231st overall subsequently traded, Selvish Capers). The overall result favors New England Patriots over Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New England Patriots Received
- pick 2008 5th round pick (153rd overall, Matthew Slater )
- pick 2009: Traded 2009 5th round pick (159th overall, Fenuki Tupou ) to Eagles for Greg Lewis
- pick 2010 7th round pick (231st overall subsequently traded, Selvish Capers )
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received
- pick 2008 7th round pick
- pick 2008 5th round pick (160th overall, Josh Johnson )
Trade Analysis
The grade spread supports New England Patriots: that side earned the higher mark because it produced the clearer recorded football value.