NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired John Hicks from New York Giants for Jim Clack; Ernest Pough / Ernie Pough. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while New York Giants received comparable value in return.

April 17, 1978 Pittsburgh SteelersNew York Giants Confidence: high Tier: minor

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired John Hicks from New York Giants for Jim Clack; Ernest Pough / Ernie Pough. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while New York Giants received comparable value in return.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired John Hicks from New York Giants for Jim Clack; Ernest Pough / Ernie Pough. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while New York Giants received comparable value in return. New York Giants received Jim Clack; Ernest Pough / Ernie Pough and gave up John Hicks. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.