Indianapolis Colts received Sio Moore in the 2015-09-04…
Indianapolis Colts received Sio Moore in the 2015-09-04 exchange with Las Vegas Raiders. Sio Moore's Indianapolis stay was short and did not turn into stable starting value for the Colts. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Indianapolis Colts surrendered, the result supports Las Vegas Raiders Win and a C- grade for Indianapolis Colts.
Indianapolis Colts Received
- player Sio Moore
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2016 6th round pick (194th overall, Cory James )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2015-09-04, Indianapolis Colts received Sio Moore, while Las Vegas Raiders received 2016 6th round pick (194th overall, Cory James). The comparison is limited to the consideration each club controlled directly after the transaction. Later moves involving an acquired pick or player are separate transactions, so they are used only to explain provenance when useful and are not counted as additional compensation here.
Indianapolis Colts Return
Sio Moore's Indianapolis stay was short and did not turn into stable starting value for the Colts. The practical question is how much useful football value the incoming side actually created through starts, playing time, production, roster longevity, or retained draft capital. That return is weighed against what Indianapolis Colts gave up, with the size of the transaction kept in proportion.
Las Vegas Raiders Return
Cory James played 26 games with 14 starts for Oakland, providing a modest but tangible return from the sixth-round selection. The same standard applies to Las Vegas Raiders. A larger number of pieces does not automatically mean a better trade; quality and durability matter more than raw asset count. That keeps the comparison centered on realized football value rather than the appearance of the package on the day of the exchange.
Value in Hindsight
Indianapolis acquired Sio Moore, but his Colts tenure was brief and never became a stable long-term starting return. Oakland received the 2016 sixth-round selection that became Cory James, who played 26 games with 14 starts for the Raiders. The modest realized-value edge belongs to Oakland. The exchange is documented well enough to support a firm hindsight judgment. The grades reflect the difference between what each side received and what those assets actually became for the clubs, while avoiding credit for unrelated transactions that happened later. Short-term usefulness matters, but sustained starting value, premium production, or durable draft value carries more weight.
Final Verdict
Indianapolis Colts receives a C- and Las Vegas Raiders receives a B-. The verdict is Las Vegas Raiders Win. This result reflects the direct package, the value each team actually realized, and the separation created by those outcomes rather than the nominal size of either side's return.