On 2003-08-25, Chicago Bears received conditional future…
On 2003-08-25, Chicago Bears received conditional future draft pick (not conveyed), while New England Patriots received Jamil Soriano. The hindsight verdict is Even Trade, with Chicago Bears graded C and New England Patriots graded C. The evaluation credits only the consideration that can be traced confidently and keeps uncertain pick details out of the final judgment.
Chicago Bears Received
- pick conditional future draft pick (not conveyed)
New England Patriots Received
- player Jamil Soriano
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
New England acquired Jamil Soriano from Chicago on August 25, 2003 for a conditional future draft choice. Later reporting indicates the condition was not met because Soriano did not make the Patriots, so no selection was conveyed. Reliable evidence does not support assigning the pick specifically to the 2004 draft.
Chicago Bears Return
On 2003-08-25, Chicago Bears received conditional future draft pick (not conveyed), while New England Patriots received Jamil Soriano. The hindsight verdict is Even Trade, with Chicago Bears graded C and New England Patriots graded C. The evaluation credits only the consideration that can be traced confidently and keeps uncertain pick details out of the final judgment.
Boston/New England Patriots Return
On 2003-08-25, New England Patriots received Jamil Soriano, while Chicago Bears received conditional future draft pick (not conveyed). The hindsight verdict is Even Trade, with New England Patriots graded C and Chicago Bears graded C. The evaluation credits only the consideration that can be traced confidently and keeps uncertain pick details out of the final judgment.
Value in Hindsight
The corrected description removes two sources of inflation: the pick was conditional, and the draft year is not established. Once those points are handled accurately, the exchange looks like a low-impact roster transaction in which neither side realized the asset it hoped to gain. Chicago received no conveyed selection, and New England obtained no lasting roster payoff from Soriano.
Final Verdict
The trade stays Even, C for Chicago and C for New England. Chicago did not receive a conveyed pick, and New England did not turn Soriano into a lasting roster return. Avoiding a fabricated 2004 designation keeps the historical record precise without manufacturing a winner.