NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired John Smith (c)? from New England/Boston Patriots for 1974 tenth round pick (?-?). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while New England/Boston Patriots received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

August 7, 1973 Pittsburgh SteelersNew England Boston Patriots Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

New England Boston Patriots Received

  • pick 1974 tenth round pick (undisclosed overall/player)

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired John Smith (c)? from New England/Boston Patriots for 1974 tenth round pick (?-?). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while New England/Boston Patriots received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired John Smith (c)? from New England/Boston Patriots for 1974 tenth round pick (?-?). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while New England/Boston Patriots received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict. New England/Boston Patriots received 1974 tenth round pick (?-?) and gave up John Smith (c)?. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.