Pittsburgh Steelers Win
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired draft pick (possibly 1971 #106-Larry Brown) from New Orleans Saints for Mike Taylor (Ray); Marv Woodson. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1969 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from New Orleans Saints provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- pick draft pick (possibly 1971 #106-Larry Brown)
New Orleans Saints Received
- player Mike Taylor (Ray )
- player Marv Woodson
Trade Summary
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired draft pick (possibly 1971 #106-Larry Brown) from New Orleans Saints for Mike Taylor (Ray); Marv Woodson. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1969 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from New Orleans Saints provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.
Trade Analysis
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired draft pick (possibly 1971 #106-Larry Brown) from New Orleans Saints for Mike Taylor (Ray); Marv Woodson. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1969 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from New Orleans Saints provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away. New Orleans Saints received Mike Taylor (Ray); Marv Woodson and gave up draft pick (possibly 1971 #106-Larry Brown). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.