Tennessee sent its 2010 second-round pick to New England for…
Tennessee sent its 2010 second-round pick to New England for No. 89 in 2009 and selected tight end Jared Cook. Cook developed into a productive four-year Titans target with 1,717 receiving yards. New England later moved the future No. 47 pick to Arizona, beginning a chain that produced Brandon Spikes, Zoltan Mesko and another future second-rounder. Both organizations converted the exchange into useful multi-year value.
New England Patriots Received
- pick 2010 2nd round pick (47th overall subsequently traded, Daryl Washington )
Tennessee Titans Received
- pick 2009 3rd round pick (89th overall, Jared Cook)
Trade Analysis
Why Tennessee Traded Into 2009
The Titans wanted South Carolina tight end Jared Cook and sent their 2010 second-round pick to New England for No. 89 in the 2009 draft. Tennessee accepted the usual cost of borrowing a future selection to secure a specific player one year earlier.
What Jared Cook Gave Tennessee
Cook spent four seasons with the Titans and gradually became a significant receiving option. He finished his Tennessee tenure with 131 receptions for 1,717 yards and eight touchdowns, including 759 yards in 2011. He later built a long NFL career with several teams, confirming that Tennessee had identified a legitimate receiving tight end.
How New England Reused the Future Pick
Tennessee's future second became No. 47 in 2010. New England traded that selection to Arizona for picks No. 58 and No. 89. The Patriots then moved No. 58 to Houston for No. 62 and No. 150, selecting Brandon Spikes and Zoltan Mesko, while No. 89 was exchanged for Carolina's 2011 second-rounder. The chain produced multiple roster pieces even though not every branch became a hit.
Why This Trade Still Matters
Tennessee got a productive player directly. New England chose flexibility and repeatedly converted one future pick into additional assets. Neither side produced an overwhelming advantage once the full chain is considered.
Final Verdict
Even Trade. Tennessee earns a B for Cook's four productive seasons. New England also receives a B for turning the future second into several contributors and additional draft capital. The value arrived differently, but the outcomes are comparably useful.