Baltimore acquired veteran defensive lineman Marques Douglas…
Baltimore acquired veteran defensive lineman Marques Douglas for an undisclosed 2009 draft choice and a conditional 2010 selection. Douglas provided immediate roster value, while the exact downstream benefit of Tampa Bay's draft compensation is limited in the available record. The C grade reflects a reasonable veteran acquisition without enough separation to move this exchange beyond an Even Trade verdict.
Baltimore Ravens Received
- player Marques Douglas
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received
- pick 2009 draft pick (undisclosed)
- pick conditional 2010 draft pick
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2008-08-28, Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers completed this exchange. Baltimore Ravens received Marques Douglas, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers received 2009 draft pick (undisclosed); conditional 2010 draft pick. Historical team, player, and draft records support the compensation and provide enough career context to compare what each side actually gained.
Baltimore Ravens Return
Baltimore acquired veteran defensive lineman Marques Douglas for an undisclosed 2009 draft choice and a conditional 2010 selection. Douglas provided immediate roster value, while the exact downstream benefit of Tampa Bay's draft compensation is limited in the available record. The C grade reflects a reasonable veteran acquisition without enough separation to move this exchange beyond an Even Trade verdict.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Return
Tampa Bay received an undisclosed 2009 draft selection and a conditional 2010 pick for Marques Douglas. The documented package establishes two future choices rather than the previously listed 2008 assets, but the available evidence does not show a decisive long-term return from them. The C grade reflects legitimate compensation and supports an Even Trade verdict with Baltimore.
Value in Hindsight
Neither side produced a clearly superior long-term outcome. Baltimore obtained a usable veteran in Marques Douglas, while Tampa Bay received two future selections whose downstream impact is not strong enough to create separation. With the years and terms established, the practical value remains balanced and supports an Even Trade judgment.
Final Verdict
The final call is Even Trade. Baltimore Ravens earns a C, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers earns a C. Those grades weigh the supported compensation, the quality and duration of the resulting contributions, and the practical football value each club ultimately realized from the exchange.