NFL Trade Verdict

New England Patriots Win

Seattle acquired Bob Cryder from New England Patriots on 1984-07-31, sending 1985 third round pick or 1986 second round pick (Patriots choice) (1986 #42-Mike Ruth) in return. Seattle's side of this 1984 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received Bob Cryder and surrendered 1985 third round pick or 1986 second round pick (Patriots choice) (1986 #42-Mike Ruth). The B grade reflects the known return, while New England Patriots's C grade accounts for the countervalue. The trade belongs as a standard database entry because its documented impact was real but not franchise-shaping.

July 31, 1984 Seattle SeahawksNew England Patriots Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

New England Patriots Received

  • pick 1985 third round pick or 1986 second round pick (Patriots choice) (1986 #42-Mike Ruth)

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired Bob Cryder from New England Patriots on 1984-07-31, sending 1985 third round pick or 1986 second round pick (Patriots choice) (1986 #42-Mike Ruth) in return. Seattle's side of this 1984 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received Bob Cryder and surrendered 1985 third round pick or 1986 second round pick (Patriots choice) (1986 #42-Mike Ruth). The B grade reflects the known return, while New England Patriots's C grade accounts for the countervalue. The trade belongs as a standard database entry because its documented impact was real but not franchise-shaping.

Trade Analysis

Seattle acquired Bob Cryder from New England Patriots on 1984-07-31, sending 1985 third round pick or 1986 second round pick (Patriots choice) (1986 #42-Mike Ruth) in return. Seattle's side of this 1984 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received Bob Cryder and surrendered 1985 third round pick or 1986 second round pick (Patriots choice) (1986 #42-Mike Ruth). The B grade reflects the known return, while New England Patriots's C grade accounts for the countervalue. The trade belongs as a standard database entry because its documented impact was real but not franchise-shaping. The partner received pick value while surrendering the known player; final balance depends on the player’s actual Seattle production.