Jacksonville converted the trade into Ace Sanders and…
Jacksonville converted the trade into Ace Sanders and Demetrius McCray. Sanders provided two seasons of receiving and return work, while McCray became the more useful piece by supplying several seasons of defensive service and starting opportunities at cornerback. Neither became a star, but the Jaguars extracted two legitimate contributors from the deal and received considerably more usable roster value than Philadelphia.
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- pick 2013 4th round pick (101st overall, Ace Sanders )
- pick 2013 7th round pick (210th overall, Demetrius McCray )
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2013 4th round pick (98th overall, Matt Barkley )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2013-04-27, Jacksonville Jaguars received 2013 4th round pick (101st overall, Ace Sanders); 2013 7th round pick (210th overall, Demetrius McCray), while Philadelphia Eagles received 2013 4th round pick (98th overall, Matt Barkley). The evaluation follows the football value actually created by the consideration each club controlled. When an acquired pick was later moved again, that later transaction is treated as provenance rather than automatically credited as player value from this original exchange.
Jacksonville Jaguars Return
Jacksonville converted the trade into Ace Sanders and Demetrius McCray. Sanders provided two seasons of receiving and return work, while McCray became the more useful piece by supplying several seasons of defensive service and starting opportunities at cornerback. Neither became a star, but the Jaguars extracted two legitimate contributors from the deal and received considerably more usable roster value than Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
Philadelphia moved up for quarterback Matt Barkley, hoping to add developmental upside behind its starters. Barkley appeared in only four games for the Eagles and threw four interceptions without a touchdown pass, never becoming a meaningful long-term option. The positional gamble did not pay off, and his limited production compares poorly with the combined service Jacksonville received from Ace Sanders and Demetrius McCray.
Value in Hindsight
Jacksonville received Ace Sanders and Demetrius McCray, with McCray in particular supplying several seasons of defensive service and Sanders adding two seasons of receiving work. Philadelphia moved up for Matt Barkley, who appeared in only four Eagles games and threw four interceptions without a touchdown. Jacksonville realized clearly more usable club value. The comparison therefore emphasizes direct club service, starting responsibility, production, and the practical value of retained draft capital without inflating downstream transactions that required separate consideration.
Final Verdict
Jacksonville Jaguars receives a B and Philadelphia Eagles receives a D+. The verdict is Jacksonville Jaguars Win. The grade spread reflects both the scale of the original transaction and the difference in realized football value, while avoiding exaggerated penalties for modest late-round deals.