NFL Trade Verdict

Pittsburgh Steelers Win

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Ernie Holmes / Fat Holmes from New England/Boston Patriots for cash. Analysis: Pittsburgh paid cash — the lowest tier of trade capital — to acquire this player from New England/Boston Patriots. Cash deals in this era reflected waiver-wire-level value or end-of-contract moves; they rarely involved difference-makers. The transaction registered as a minor personnel adjustment rather than a strategic shift.

August 7, 1972 Pittsburgh SteelersNew England Boston Patriots Confidence: high Tier: minor

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Ernie Holmes / Fat Holmes from New England/Boston Patriots for cash. Analysis: Pittsburgh paid cash — the lowest tier of trade capital — to acquire this player from New England/Boston Patriots. Cash deals in this era reflected waiver-wire-level value or end-of-contract moves; they rarely involved difference-makers. The transaction registered as a minor personnel adjustment rather than a strategic shift.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Ernie Holmes / Fat Holmes from New England/Boston Patriots for cash. Analysis: Pittsburgh paid cash — the lowest tier of trade capital — to acquire this player from New England/Boston Patriots. Cash deals in this era reflected waiver-wire-level value or end-of-contract moves; they rarely involved difference-makers. The transaction registered as a minor personnel adjustment rather than a strategic shift. New England/Boston Patriots received cash and gave up Ernie Holmes / Fat Holmes. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.