Arizona Cardinals received 2011 6th round pick (184th…

The Exchange

On 2010-09-03, Philadelphia acquired veteran offensive lineman Reggie Wells from Arizona for a 2011 sixth-round pick, which the Cardinals used on defensive lineman David Carter. The deal is best judged by what each club actually received afterward: games, starts, production, and draft value tied directly to the exchanged assets. That keeps a modest transaction proportional to the value it created. Arizona Cardinals Return Carter played all 32 Cardinals games across the 2011 and 2012 seasons and recorded a sack. A late-round pick therefore became two full seasons of defensive-line depth for Arizona. The B grade reflects that result against the price Arizona Cardinals surrendered. Sustained lineup value and useful draft capital raise the return, while brief service or no direct contribution keeps it lower. Philadelphia Eagles Return Wells appeared in eight Eagles games with one start in 2010. He provided experienced line depth for one season, but his direct Philadelphia contribution was shorter than Carter's Arizona tenure. The C- grade applies the same standard to Philadelphia Eagles, emphasizing production and downstream value connected to the package. Success that occurred only after an asset left the club does not add extra credit here. Value in Hindsight Both clubs received useful depth from a modest deal, but Arizona stretched its return across two full seasons. That extra duration and availability creates a reasonable edge without turning a small transaction into a dramatic win. The comparison stays centered on duration, starts, production, and useful draft outcomes. A small trade does not require a large grade gap unless the documented returns clearly separated. Final Verdict The final call is Arizona Cardinals Win. Arizona Cardinals earns B, and Philadelphia Eagles earns C-. The conclusion follows the package each club received, the service that followed, and downstream value that can be connected confidently to this exchange. Those grades keep the result tied to realized football value rather than reputation alone.