Buffalo Bills received Anthony Hargrove from St. Louis Rams,…
Buffalo Bills received Anthony Hargrove from St. Louis Rams, giving up 2007 5th round pick (148th overall subsequently traded, Kolby Smith). The supported return is a 2007 fifth-rounder at No. 148, not a 2008 choice. The return supports a C+ grade because the value directly tied to this deal fits that mark. The final verdict is Even Trade.
Buffalo Bills Received
- player Anthony Hargrove
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 2007 5th round pick (148th overall subsequently traded, Kolby Smith)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2006-10-16, Buffalo Bills and St. Louis Rams completed a deal in which Buffalo Bills received Anthony Hargrove, while St. Louis Rams received 2007 5th round pick (148th overall subsequently traded, Kolby Smith). St. Louis sent Anthony Hargrove to Buffalo for a 2007 fifth-round choice. The return traces to No. 148 before another move connected it to Kolby Smith, replacing the incorrect 2008 Carlton Powell description. The hindsight question is what each club actually obtained from this transaction and what later value can be connected to those assets with confidence.
Buffalo Bills Return
Buffalo Bills received Anthony Hargrove from St. Louis Rams, giving up 2007 5th round pick (148th overall subsequently traded, Kolby Smith). The supported return is a 2007 fifth-rounder at No. 148, not a 2008 choice. The return supports a C+ grade because the value directly tied to this deal fits that mark. The final verdict is Even Trade.
Los Angeles Rams Return
St. Louis Rams received 2007 5th round pick (148th overall subsequently traded, Kolby Smith) from Buffalo Bills, giving up Anthony Hargrove. The supported return is a 2007 fifth-rounder at No. 148, not a 2008 choice. The return supports a C+ grade because the direct outcome and the cost of the deal fit that mark. The final verdict is Even Trade.
Value in Hindsight
Later pick numbers, conditional terms, and subsequent moves matter because they clarify what the original consideration became, not because every downstream event belongs to the first trade. When one detail remains qualified, the evaluation stops at the strongest supported description. That keeps the comparison fair and prevents uncertainty about a secondary detail from overwhelming a well-established exchange.
Final Verdict
The final call is Even Trade. Buffalo Bills receives C+, while St. Louis Rams receives C+. The grade separation reflects the direct football value each side obtained and the clarity of the traceable outcome. Stronger value deserves the edge, but the judgment remains measured because the scale of the transaction matters.