Dallas received Seattle’s 1979 fifth-round pick, No. 128,…
Dallas received Seattle’s 1979 fifth-round pick, No. 128, and selected Curtis Anderson. The choice did not produce a return comparable to the four seasons of dependable kicking Seattle obtained from Efren Herrera. The Cowboys retained a legitimate mid-round opportunity, but its limited result leaves Dallas with the weaker side of the exchange and a C grade.
Dallas Cowboys Received
- pick 1979 fifth round pick (#128-Curtis Anderson (Lee))
Seattle Seahawks Received
- player Efren Herrera
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Dallas Cowboys received 1979 fifth round pick (#128-Curtis Anderson (Lee)), while Seattle Seahawks received Efren Herrera. The deal is judged by what those assets actually produced after the exchange, including supported downstream draft outcomes.
What Dallas Cowboys Received
Dallas received Seattle's 1979 fifth-round pick at No. 128 and selected Curtis Anderson. The pick did not generate a return comparable to four seasons of starting specialist production, so the Cowboys' realized value remained limited.
What Seattle Seahawks Received
Seattle acquired kicker Efren Herrera for a 1979 fifth-round pick. Herrera handled the Seahawks' kicking job for four seasons, playing 60 games from 1978 through 1981 and scoring 331 points, including a strong 19-for-23 field-goal season in 1979.
How the Value Developed
Seattle bought stability at a specialist position for mid-round capital and received four seasons of regular production. Dallas had the draft opportunity, but the selected player's outcome did not match Herrera's sustained value. That comparison focuses on the contribution each acquiring club actually received rather than treating the original draft slot or veteran reputation as value by itself.
Why the Difference Matters
This was a standard-tier transaction, so the grades should reflect the size of the practical football difference without turning a useful role player into a franchise-defining asset. Longevity, starting responsibility, production, and any well-supported downstream pick result all matter. The side with the better combination of those outcomes deserves the stronger grade, while a short or empty return remains near the middle or lower end of the scale.
Final Verdict
Dallas Cowboys receives a C and Seattle Seahawks receives a B+. The final call is Seattle Seahawks Win. Seattle bought stability at a specialist position for mid-round capital and received four seasons of regular production. Dallas had the draft opportunity, but the selected player's outcome did not match Herrera's sustained value.