NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Alvin Maxson from Chicago Bears for past considerations (?). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Chicago Bears received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

September 5, 1978 Pittsburgh SteelersChicago Bears Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Alvin Maxson from Chicago Bears for past considerations (?). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Chicago Bears received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Alvin Maxson from Chicago Bears for past considerations (?). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Chicago Bears received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict. Chicago Bears received past considerations (?) and gave up Alvin Maxson. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.