NFL Trade Verdict

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Win

Tampa Bay acquired 2010 2nd round pick (42nd overall subsequently tr. evidence: The acquired pick ultimately became Rob Gronkowski, a generational tight end, while Gaines Adams had not met expectations; the grade is moderated because Tampa Bay did not keep the pick through to Gronkowski

October 17, 2009 Chicago Bears ↔ Tampa Bay Buccaneers Confidence: high Tier: major

Chicago Bears Received

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received

  • pick 2010 2nd round pick (42nd overall subsequently traded
  • player Rob Gronkowski )
  • pick 2010 2nd round pick (42nd overall subsequently traded, Rob Gronkowski )

Chicago Bears

D

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

A+

Trade Analysis

Chicago Bears received Gaines Adams and gave up 2010 2nd round pick (42nd ove. evidence: Chicago surrendered draft capital that became tied to Gronkowski for Gaines Adams, whose Bears tenure produced limited realized value