NFL Trade Verdict

Minnesota Vikings come out ahead in this trade. The final… #1

Minnesota Vikings come out ahead in this trade. The final grade profile (Minnesota Vikings B-, Atlanta Falcons C) supports the existing verdict and gives the winning side the cleaner value result.

May 10, 2014 Atlanta Falcons - Minnesota Vikings Record confidence: High

Atlanta Falcons Received

  • pick 2014 5th round pick (168th overall, Marquis Spruill)

Minnesota Vikings Received

  • pick 2014 6th round pick (182nd overall, Antone Exum)
  • pick 2014 7th round pick (220th overall, Shamar Stephen)

Atlanta Falcons

C

Minnesota Vikings

B-

Trade Analysis

This trade tilts toward Minnesota Vikings because the recorded return created the better long-term value case. The losing side may have been chasing a roster need, draft-board target, or short-term fit, but the final results favor the team that converted the exchange into more practical value. With the grade profile set at Minnesota Vikings B-, Atlanta Falcons C, the TradeVerdicts read is a clear Minnesota Vikings win.