Miami traded wide receiver Chris Chambers to the Chargers on…
Miami traded wide receiver Chris Chambers to the Chargers on October 16, 2007 for a 2008 second-round draft choice. That selection became No. 57 overall, which Miami used on quarterback Chad Henne.
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- player Chris Chambers
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2008 second-round draft pick (No. 57, Chad Henne)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
NFL reporting and the Chargers official trade history confirm that Miami sent Chris Chambers to the Chargers on October 16, 2007 for a 2008 second-round pick, not a 2007 selection. The pick became No. 57 overall.
Miami Return
Miami used No. 57 on quarterback Chad Henne. NFL records show Henne appeared in 36 games with 31 starts for Miami from 2008 through 2011, throwing for 7,114 yards with 31 touchdowns and 37 interceptions. He did not become a long-term franchise quarterback, but a second-round pick that produced 31 starts created substantial multi-season value.
Chargers Return
Chambers delivered immediate receiving help. NFL records credit him with 35 receptions for 555 yards and four touchdowns in 10 regular-season games after the 2007 trade, and the league later noted that he helped the Chargers reach the AFC Championship Game. He added 33 catches for 462 yards and five touchdowns in 2008 before his role declined in 2009.
Hindsight Comparison
Both teams received useful value. The Chargers bought immediate production for a contender, while Miami converted a veteran receiver into a second-round quarterback who made 31 starts over four seasons. Miami gets the slight edge because the pick became a multi-year starter rather than an unrealized or marginal asset.
Final Verdict
Miami Dolphins Win, B to B-. Miami receives the higher grade for turning Chambers into the No. 57 pick and 31 Henne starts. The Chargers still earn a B- because Chambers produced right away and contributed to a deep postseason run.