NFL Trade Verdict

Seattle Seahawks Win

Seattle acquired Andy Dorris from New Orleans Saints on 1977-09-06, sending 1978 eleventh round pick (#285-Dave Riley) in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: Andy Dorris for 1978 eleventh round pick (#285-Dave Riley). There is no clear evidence of a major downstream swing, so the grade stays modest rather than inflated. For TradeVerdicts, this row matters because it preserves the transaction trail without overstating the long-term Seahawks impact.

September 6, 1977 Seattle SeahawksNew Orleans Saints Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

New Orleans Saints Received

  • pick 1978 eleventh round pick (#285-Dave Riley)

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired Andy Dorris from New Orleans Saints on 1977-09-06, sending 1978 eleventh round pick (#285-Dave Riley) in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: Andy Dorris for 1978 eleventh round pick (#285-Dave Riley). There is no clear evidence of a major downstream swing, so the grade stays modest rather than inflated. For TradeVerdicts, this row matters because it preserves the transaction trail without overstating the long-term Seahawks impact.

Trade Analysis

Seattle acquired Andy Dorris from New Orleans Saints on 1977-09-06, sending 1978 eleventh round pick (#285-Dave Riley) in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: Andy Dorris for 1978 eleventh round pick (#285-Dave Riley). There is no clear evidence of a major downstream swing, so the grade stays modest rather than inflated. For TradeVerdicts, this row matters because it preserves the transaction trail without overstating the long-term Seahawks impact. The partner received pick value while surrendering the known player; final balance depends on the player’s actual Seattle production.