NFL Trade Verdict
New England Patriots Win
Patriots acquired Bill Belichick from Jets for substantial draft compensation. Patriots Win historically; Belichick delivered 6 Super Bowls, 17 division titles, and 266 regular-season wins over 24 seasons, making this the most lopsided coaching acquisition in modern NFL history. Jets received solid players (Shaun Ellis had 73.5 sacks) but nothing approaching dynasty value.
New England Patriots Received
- other Bill Belichick (head coach rights)
New York Jets Received
- pick 2000 1st round pick (16th overall, Shaun Ellis )
- pick 2001 4th round pick
- pick 2001 7th round pick
Trade Analysis
Jets received 2000 first-rounder Shaun Ellis plus mid-round picks and gave up a disgruntled assistant. Ellis became a quality defensive end, but the trade is remembered as the catalyst for two decades of Patriots dominance.