New York received the 2007 sixth-round selection used on…
New York received the 2007 sixth-round selection used on Jacob Bender. Bender appeared in only two games for the Jets, so the draft return produced very little direct on-field value. The stored extra Jacob Bender player entry represents the same player already captured by the pick and is removed, leaving the sixth-round selection as the Jets' complete supported return.
New York Jets Received
- pick 2007 6th round pick (177th overall, Jacob Bender )
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received
- player Doug Jolley
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2006-08-31, New York Jets received 2007 6th round pick (177th overall, Jacob Bender), while Tampa Bay Buccaneers received Doug Jolley. The value question is not which side collected more names or nominal draft slots, but what those assets actually produced for the clubs that controlled them. The completed historical research makes the direct return on each side clear enough to compare without crediting later transactions that required separate consideration.
New York Jets Return
New York received the 2007 sixth-round selection used on Jacob Bender. Bender appeared in only two games for the Jets, so the draft return produced very little direct on-field value. The stored extra Jacob Bender player entry represents the same player already captured by the pick and is removed, leaving the sixth-round selection as the Jets' complete supported return.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Return
Tampa Bay acquired tight end Doug Jolley, but his Buccaneers contribution was minimal. Jolley appeared in 11 games and caught only one pass for seven yards before his time with the club ended. That limited production closely mirrors New York's small return from Jacob Bender, leaving neither side with enough direct value to claim a meaningful advantage.
Value in Hindsight
The best way to judge this exchange is by the football value directly created by the original consideration. New York received the 2007 sixth-round selection used on Jacob Bender. Tampa Bay acquired tight end Doug Jolley, but his Buccaneers contribution was minimal. That comparison keeps later moves separate and gives proper weight to starting service, useful depth, longevity, and the actual results of the draft capital involved.
Final Verdict
New York Jets receives a C and Tampa Bay Buccaneers receives a C. The verdict is Even Trade. The grade spread reflects the scale of the direct return: a decisive edge where one club secured sustained production, a narrower edge where the difference was modest, and equal marks when neither side created enough value to separate itself.