NFL Trade Verdict

Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals Win

New England Patriots acquired Duane Starks and 2005 5th round pick (145th overall subsequently traded, Dan Orlovsky) from Arizona Cardinals for 2005 3rd round pick (95th overall, Darryl Blackstock) and 2005 5th round pick (168th overall, Lance Mitchell). The overall result favors Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals over New England Patriots.

March 4, 2005 Arizona Cardinals - New England Patriots Confidence: high Tier: standard

Arizona Cardinals Received

pick 2005 3rd round pick (95th overall, Darryl Blackstock )
pick 2005 5th round pick (168th overall, Lance Mitchell )

New England Patriots Received

pick Duane Starks and 2005 5th round pick (145th overall subsequently traded, Dan Orlovsky )

Arizona Cardinals

C+

New England Patriots

C-

Trade Analysis

The grade spread supports Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals: that side earned the higher mark because it produced the clearer recorded football value.