NFL Trade Verdict

New England Patriots Win

Chicago acquired Carl Garrett from New England for the 1973 first-round pick that became Darryl Stingley. Garrett gave Chicago some value, but New England received the stronger asset by turning the deal into a first-round selection. The Patriots get the slight hindsight edge.

January 30, 1973 Chicago Bears ↔ New England Patriots Confidence: high Tier: standard

Chicago Bears Received

New England Patriots Received

  • pick 1973 first round pick (#19-Darryl Stingley)

Chicago Bears

C

New England Patriots

C+

Trade Analysis

This is not a major blowout, but New England received the better value path. Chicago added Garrett, while the Patriots landed first-round pick value with Darryl Stingley. The modest grade gap fits a narrow Patriots win.