The Raiders acquired offensive lineman Charley Hannah from…
The Raiders acquired offensive lineman Charley Hannah from Tampa Bay for defensive end Dave Browning and a 1984 fourth-round pick. Hannah became a regular Raiders starter and was part of the Super Bowl XVIII championship team. Tampa Bay used the fourth-rounder on tackle Ron Heller, who started 56 games for the Buccaneers. Browning added little, but Heller's production made the return highly worthwhile.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- player Charley Hannah
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received
- player Dave Browning
- pick 1984 fourth round pick (#112- Ron Heller (Ramon) )
Trade Analysis
Why the Raiders Added Hannah
Charley Hannah and Tampa Bay were headed toward a separation after a contract dispute, and the Raiders stepped in with defensive end Dave Browning plus a future fourth-round pick. Los Angeles was buying a proven offensive lineman who could help immediately rather than waiting for a draft prospect to develop.
What the Raiders Received
Hannah became a meaningful part of the Raiders' line. He played 71 games with 65 starts during his 1983-86 tenure and was a member of the Super Bowl XVIII championship team. That is an excellent return for a veteran acquired in a summer trade, especially because he filled a high-value position for several seasons.
How Tampa Bay Built Its Return
Browning was not the lasting piece of the deal, but the 1984 fourth-round selection mattered. Tampa Bay used No. 112 on tackle Ron Heller. Heller went on to play 58 games with 56 starts for the Buccaneers before continuing a long NFL career elsewhere. The Bucs therefore replaced one veteran lineman with a younger starter who gave them several seasons of service.
Why This Is Even
Each team received what it needed. The Raiders obtained an immediate starter who helped a championship roster and stayed productive for years. Tampa Bay turned a difficult contract situation into a draft pick that became a long-term starter. Neither return looks meaningfully inferior when measured by direct team contribution.
Final Verdict
Both sides earn a B+. Hannah's championship-team role and 65 starts make the Raiders' acquisition a success, while Heller's 56 Tampa Bay starts make the Buccaneers' return equally strong. This was productive roster management on both sides.
Both clubs received meaningful line value, with Charley Hannah starting 65 Raiders games and Ron Heller starting 56 Buccaneers games after Tampa Bay used the acquired fourth-round pick.