Pittsburgh Steelers Win
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Jerome Bettis and a third-round pick from the Rams for a second-round pick and a fourth-round pick. Bettis ran for 10,571 yards as a Steeler and won Super Bowl XL in his final season. Analysis: The Rams were misusing Bettis in their zone-blocking scheme; Pittsburgh turned him into a franchise icon. Bettis made four Pro Bowls in Pittsburgh, became the face of the franchise, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Steelers received Bettis plus a pick while sending only a second and a fourth — an extraordinary return. The Rams' received assets (Ernie Conwell, Jerome Daniels) contributed minimally. A+ remains the correct grade; this is one of the best trades in franchise history.
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- pick Jerome Bettis and 1996 3rd round pick (72nd overall, Steve Conley )
Los Angeles St Louis Rams Received
- pick 1996 2nd round pick (59th overall, Ernie Conwell ) and 1997 4th round pick (121st overall subsequently traded, Jerome Daniels )
Trade Summary
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Jerome Bettis and a third-round pick from the Rams for a second-round pick and a fourth-round pick. Bettis ran for 10,571 yards as a Steeler and won Super Bowl XL in his final season. Analysis: The Rams were misusing Bettis in their zone-blocking scheme; Pittsburgh turned him into a franchise icon. Bettis made four Pro Bowls in Pittsburgh, became the face of the franchise, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Steelers received Bettis plus a pick while sending only a second and a fourth — an extraordinary return. The Rams' received assets (Ernie Conwell, Jerome Daniels) contributed minimally. A+ remains the correct grade; this is one of the best trades in franchise history.
Trade Analysis
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Jerome Bettis and a third-round pick from the Rams for a second-round pick and a fourth-round pick. Bettis ran for 10,571 yards as a Steeler and won Super Bowl XL in his final season. Analysis: The Rams were misusing Bettis in their zone-blocking scheme; Pittsburgh turned him into a franchise icon. Bettis made four Pro Bowls in Pittsburgh, became the face of the franchise, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Steelers received Bettis plus a pick while sending only a second and a fourth — an extraordinary return. The Rams' received assets (Ernie Conwell, Jerome Daniels) contributed minimally. A+ remains the correct grade; this is one of the best trades in franchise history. Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received 1996 2nd round pick (59th overall, Ernie Conwell) and 1997 4th round pick (121st overall subsequently traded, Jerome Daniels) and gave up Jerome Bettis and 1996 3rd round pick (72nd overall, Steve Conley). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.