Pittsburgh Steelers Win
Summary: Pittsburgh sent a fifth-round pick to Arizona and received Bryant McFadden and a sixth-round pick. The sixth was used on Antonio Brown, who became the dominant receiver of his era. Analysis: Antonio Brown (#195 overall) became a seven-time Pro Bowler, four-time All-Pro, and arguably the most dominant receiver of the 2010s, accumulating over 11,000 receiving yards in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh essentially acquired the greatest receiver in franchise history for a net cost of a fifth-round pick, while McFadden provided solid depth at cornerback. This is an A+ trade — one of the greatest late-round steals in NFL history. Upgraded from B+.
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- pick Bryant McFadden and 2010 6th round pick (195th overall, Antonio Brown )
Arizona Cardinals Received
- pick 2010 5th round pick (155th overall, John Skelton )
Trade Summary
Summary: Pittsburgh sent a fifth-round pick to Arizona and received Bryant McFadden and a sixth-round pick. The sixth was used on Antonio Brown, who became the dominant receiver of his era. Analysis: Antonio Brown (#195 overall) became a seven-time Pro Bowler, four-time All-Pro, and arguably the most dominant receiver of the 2010s, accumulating over 11,000 receiving yards in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh essentially acquired the greatest receiver in franchise history for a net cost of a fifth-round pick, while McFadden provided solid depth at cornerback. This is an A+ trade — one of the greatest late-round steals in NFL history. Upgraded from B+.
Trade Analysis
Summary: Pittsburgh sent a fifth-round pick to Arizona and received Bryant McFadden and a sixth-round pick. The sixth was used on Antonio Brown, who became the dominant receiver of his era. Analysis: Antonio Brown (#195 overall) became a seven-time Pro Bowler, four-time All-Pro, and arguably the most dominant receiver of the 2010s, accumulating over 11,000 receiving yards in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh essentially acquired the greatest receiver in franchise history for a net cost of a fifth-round pick, while McFadden provided solid depth at cornerback. This is an A+ trade — one of the greatest late-round steals in NFL history. Upgraded from B+. Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals received 2010 5th round pick (155th overall, John Skelton) and gave up Bryant McFadden and 2010 6th round pick (195th overall, Antonio Brown). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.