NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Seattle acquired Blair Bush from Cincinnati Bengals on 1983-06-29, sending 1985 first round pick (#25-Emanuel King) in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: Blair Bush for 1985 first round pick (#25-Emanuel King). 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.

June 29, 1983 Seattle SeahawksCincinnati Bengals Confidence: medium Tier: minor Provisional Record

Cincinnati Bengals Received

  • pick 1985 first round pick (#25-Emanuel King)

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired Blair Bush from Cincinnati Bengals on 1983-06-29, sending 1985 first round pick (#25-Emanuel King) in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: Blair Bush for 1985 first round pick (#25-Emanuel King). 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 Blair Bush from Cincinnati Bengals on 1983-06-29, sending 1985 first round pick (#25-Emanuel King) in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: Blair Bush for 1985 first round pick (#25-Emanuel King). 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. Cincinnati Bengals received 1985 first round pick (#25-Emanuel King) while sending Blair Bush to Seattle.