Buffalo acquired veteran defensive lineman Art Still plus the…
Buffalo acquired veteran defensive lineman Art Still plus the future eighth-round selection used on Marvcus Patton. Still started 31 games for the Bills across 1988 and 1989, while Patton later developed into a significant Buffalo linebacker and starter. Receiving two meaningful contributors from the package gave the Bills strong aggregate value and enough depth of return to edge Kansas City.
Buffalo Bills Received
- player Art Still
- pick 1990 eighth round pick (#208-Marvcus Patton)
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- pick 1989 eighth round pick (#220-Todd McNair)
- pick 1990 fifth round pick (#127-Ken Hackemack)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1988-06-23, Buffalo Bills received Art Still; 1990 eighth round pick (#208-Marvcus Patton), while Kansas City Chiefs received 1989 eighth round pick (#220-Todd McNair); 1990 fifth round pick (#127-Ken Hackemack). The evaluation follows the football value actually created by the consideration each club controlled. When an acquired pick was later moved again, that later transaction is treated as provenance rather than automatically credited as player value from this original exchange.
Buffalo Bills Return
Buffalo acquired veteran defensive lineman Art Still plus the future eighth-round selection used on Marvcus Patton. Still started 31 games for the Bills across 1988 and 1989, while Patton later developed into a significant Buffalo linebacker and starter. Receiving two meaningful contributors from the package gave the Bills strong aggregate value and enough depth of return to edge Kansas City.
Kansas City Chiefs Return
Kansas City received the selections used on Todd McNair and Ken Hackemack. McNair became the useful piece, providing productive multi-year backfield and receiving work for the Chiefs. Hackemack did not produce an NFL playing career, limiting the overall return. McNair made the trade respectable for Kansas City, but Buffalo's combination of Art Still and Marvcus Patton supplied greater total club value.
Value in Hindsight
Buffalo received Art Still plus the selection that became Marvcus Patton. Still started 31 games for the Bills across 1988-89, and Patton later became a significant Buffalo linebacker and starter. Kansas City received productive multi-year work from Todd McNair, but Ken Hackemack produced no NFL career. Buffalo's two meaningful contributors create the edge. The comparison therefore emphasizes direct club service, starting responsibility, production, and the practical value of retained draft capital without inflating downstream transactions that required separate consideration.
Final Verdict
Buffalo Bills receives a B+ and Kansas City Chiefs receives a B. The verdict is Buffalo Bills Win. The grade spread reflects both the scale of the original transaction and the difference in realized football value, while avoiding exaggerated penalties for modest late-round deals.