Baltimore Ravens received Josh Wilson from Seattle Seahawks,…
Baltimore Ravens received Josh Wilson from Seattle Seahawks, sending 2011 5th round pick (157th overall subsequently traded, Doug Hogue) the other way. Wilson gave Baltimore useful cornerback snaps, while Seattle's realized draft return was limited, so the Ravens keep the stronger grade. That outcome supports a B grade for Baltimore Ravens, and the overall verdict is Baltimore Ravens Win.
Baltimore Ravens Received
- player Josh Wilson
Seattle Seahawks Received
- pick 2011 5th round pick (157th overall subsequently traded, Doug Hogue )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2010-09-01, Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks completed a deal in which Baltimore Ravens received Josh Wilson, while Seattle Seahawks received 2011 5th round pick (157th overall subsequently traded, Doug Hogue). The comparison centers on what each original club actually obtained from the exchange. Later moves matter only when they identify the value attached to an asset that changed hands.
Baltimore Ravens Return
Baltimore Ravens received Josh Wilson from Seattle Seahawks, sending 2011 5th round pick (157th overall subsequently traded, Doug Hogue) the other way. Wilson gave Baltimore useful cornerback snaps, while Seattle's realized draft return was limited, so the Ravens keep the stronger grade. That outcome supports a B grade for Baltimore Ravens, and the overall verdict is Baltimore Ravens Win.
Seattle Seahawks Return
Seattle Seahawks received 2011 5th round pick (157th overall subsequently traded, Doug Hogue) from Baltimore Ravens, sending Josh Wilson the other way. Wilson gave Baltimore useful cornerback snaps, while Seattle's realized draft return was limited, so the Ravens keep the stronger grade. That outcome supports a C- grade for Seattle Seahawks, and the overall verdict is Baltimore Ravens Win.
Value in Hindsight
Baltimore acquired Josh Wilson from Seattle for a conditional 2011 selection that ultimately settled as a fifth-round pick, No. 157. Team and league sources differ by one day between the August 31 announcement and September 1 record date, but agree on the substance. Wilson gave Baltimore useful cornerback snaps, while Seattle's realized draft return was limited, so the Ravens keep the stronger grade. If a draft choice was moved again, the later trail can explain what the original consideration became, but unrelated success after another transaction is not credited twice. Where one historical detail remains uncertain, the evaluation uses the strongest supported description instead of filling the gap with speculation.
Final Verdict
The final call is Baltimore Ravens Win. Baltimore Ravens receives B, while Seattle Seahawks receives C-. Baltimore Ravens gets the edge because its direct return produced the stronger supported value for the original club. The grades remain proportional to the size and certainty of the exchange, rewarding real value while keeping a measured distinction between a clear edge and an overwhelming win.