On 1977-10-04, Cleveland Browns received Art Moore (Arthur…
On 1977-10-04, Cleveland Browns received Art Moore (Arthur Moore), while New England Patriots received conditional draft pick (undisclosed). The hindsight verdict is Even Trade, with Cleveland Browns graded C and New England Patriots graded C. The evaluation credits only the consideration that can be traced confidently and keeps uncertain pick details out of the final judgment.
Cleveland Browns Received
- player Art Moore (Arthur Moore)
New England Patriots Received
- pick conditional draft pick (undisclosed)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
New England traded nose tackle Arthur "Art" Moore to Cleveland on October 4, 1977 for a conditional draft choice. The historical Patriots ledger supports the transaction and the conditional nature of the return, but it does not identify the pick's round, year, or later player. The compensation should therefore remain generic.
Cleveland Browns Return
On 1977-10-04, Cleveland Browns received Art Moore (Arthur Moore), while New England Patriots received conditional draft pick (undisclosed). The hindsight verdict is Even Trade, with Cleveland Browns graded C and New England Patriots graded C. The evaluation credits only the consideration that can be traced confidently and keeps uncertain pick details out of the final judgment.
Boston/New England Patriots Return
On 1977-10-04, New England Patriots received conditional draft pick (undisclosed), while Cleveland Browns received Art Moore (Arthur Moore). The hindsight verdict is Even Trade, with New England Patriots graded C and Cleveland Browns graded C. The evaluation credits only the consideration that can be traced confidently and keeps uncertain pick details out of the final judgment.
Value in Hindsight
This is another trade where specificity has to set the ceiling. Moore is known; the Patriots' conditional choice is known only in general terms. The record does not justify inventing a selection or assuming that a condition definitely triggered. With neither side showing a decisive documented payoff, the balanced grades remain appropriate.
Final Verdict
The exchange stays Even at C for Cleveland and C for New England. Cleveland obtained Moore, while the Patriots negotiated a conditional pick whose precise outcome is not established. The result credits both documented assets and declines to manufacture a draft-chain advantage for either team.