Carolina Panthers acquired quarterback Josh McCown from Miami…
Carolina Panthers acquired quarterback Josh McCown from Miami after Matt Moore was injured, sending the Dolphins a 2009 seventh-round pick. McCown appeared in two games for Carolina and attempted only a handful of passes, so the short-term insurance never developed into a substantial return. The low acquisition cost keeps the result respectable, but a C+ fits the limited impact.
Carolina Panthers Received
- player Josh McCown
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2009 7th round pick (237th overall subsequently traded, Jake O'Connell)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Carolina acquired quarterback Josh McCown from Miami at the end of August 2008 after an injury created a need for additional depth. The return was a 2009 seventh-round selection, ultimately No. 237, not a 2008 draft choice. That distinction matters because the 2008 draft was already complete. Miami later moved the 2009 pick to Kansas City, where Jake O'Connell was selected, so the Dolphins' direct return is best viewed as the seventh-round asset itself.
Carolina Panthers Return
Carolina Panthers acquired quarterback Josh McCown from Miami after Matt Moore was injured, sending the Dolphins a 2009 seventh-round pick. McCown appeared in two games for Carolina and attempted only a handful of passes, so the short-term insurance never developed into a substantial return. The low acquisition cost keeps the result respectable, but a C+ fits the limited impact.
Miami Dolphins Return
Miami Dolphins received Carolina's 2009 seventh-round pick at No. 237 for Josh McCown, not an impossible 2008 selection after that draft had already passed. Miami later moved the pick to Kansas City, where Jake O'Connell was selected. The Dolphins gained usable late-round currency, but the modest value of the asset supports a C+ and an even overall verdict.
Value in Hindsight
Neither team gained enough to justify a pronounced win. Carolina received temporary veteran depth at a low price, and Miami recovered a legitimate future asset from a player it no longer needed. The corrected draft year also removes a misleading element from the historical record without changing the overall scale of the exchange.
Final Verdict
Even Trade. Carolina and Miami each receive a C+. The Panthers addressed an immediate quarterback need cheaply, while the Dolphins obtained usable seventh-round value in return.