Houston Texans and New York Jets completed this exchange on…
Houston Texans and New York Jets completed this exchange on 2015-03-11. Houston received the conditional 2016 sixth-round pick that became No. 195, while New York received Ryan Fitzpatrick. The historical record supports the package and later pick trail. Fitzpatrick delivered substantial starting value for the Jets, supporting a B for New York, C+ for Houston, and a New York Jets Win verdict.
Houston Texans Received
- pick 2016 6th round pick (195th overall subsequently traded, Wes Schweitzer )
New York Jets Received
- player Ryan Fitzpatrick
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2015-03-11, Houston Texans and New York Jets completed a minor transaction in which Houston Texans received 2016 6th round pick (195th overall subsequently traded, Wes Schweitzer) and New York Jets received Ryan Fitzpatrick. The cited team, league, and historical records line up on the essential participants and compensation. That gives the exchange a stable foundation for a hindsight judgment based on what the acquired assets actually became rather than on the reputation of either club at the time.
Houston Texans Return
Houston received the conditional future sixth-round selection that became pick No. 195 before later movement, preserving some draft value from a departing quarterback. The C+ grade reflects the practical football value of that return and the scale of the original transaction. For a deal in this range, useful snaps, sustained roster value, or the conversion of a modest pick into a productive player matter more than raw asset count alone.
New York Jets Return
New York acquired Ryan Fitzpatrick, who became a substantial starting quarterback for the Jets and delivered far more immediate football value than a routine late-round return. The B grade uses the same proportional standard. The question is not whether the club received something of value, but whether that value held up against what the other side ultimately gained from the completed exchange.
Value in Hindsight
The Jets converted a modest draft cost into meaningful quarterback play. Houston still received legitimate compensation, but Fitzpatrick's starting value creates a clear New York edge. The result is therefore driven by realized football value, durability, and the downstream meaning of the assets rather than by the nominal size of the package. That keeps the grading anchored to the actual consequences of this specific trade and avoids overstating a minor move simply because one name or draft slot became more recognizable later.
Final Verdict
The final call is New York Jets Win. Houston Texans receives a C+, and New York Jets receives a B. Those grades fit the documented package and the separation visible in hindsight. The verdict reflects the degree of advantage supported by the historical outcome, with the margin kept appropriate to the size and significance of the transaction.