NFL Trade Verdict

Chicago Bears Win

Chicago acquired Jeff Lee from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for $100 cash. Chicago gets the slight hindsight edge once actual careers, pick conversions, and roster value are weighed. This is no longer treated as a default Even merely because the compensation was modest; the grade reflects the better realized football asset.

August 3, 1981 Arizona CardinalsChicago Bears Confidence: high Tier: minor

Arizona Cardinals Received

Chicago Bears Received

Trade Analysis

Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals received $100 cash and gave up Jeff Lee. Chicago landed the stronger realized value, so the partner grade is lower on the same hindsight curve.