Miami sent a fifth-round choice to San Francisco for veteran…
Miami sent a fifth-round choice to San Francisco for veteran guard Kevin Gogan. Gogan gave the Dolphins ten starts in 1999 before leaving after one season, a useful short-term reinforcement. San Francisco used pick No. 157 on Terry Jackson, who remained with the 49ers for seven seasons and appeared in 100 games, mostly as a reserve and special-teams contributor. Longevity gives San Francisco the edge.
Miami Dolphins Received
- player Kevin Gogan
San Francisco 49ers Received
- pick 1999 fifth-round pick (No. 157, Terry Jackson )
Trade Analysis
What the Trade Actually Did
On March 2, 1999, Miami acquired veteran guard Kevin Gogan from San Francisco for a fifth-round pick. The 49ers received No. 157 in the 1999 draft and used it on Florida running back Terry Jackson. The exchange matched a win-now offensive-line need in Miami with San Francisco's willingness to turn an older veteran into younger, cheaper roster capital.
What Miami Got From Gogan
Gogan was an established interior lineman and stepped directly into the Dolphins' rotation. He played all sixteen games in 1999 and started ten of them. For a fifth-round choice, that is credible immediate value, particularly for a Miami team still built around Dan Marino's final season. The limitation is duration: Gogan moved on after that single year and finished his career with San Diego.
Why Jackson Matters in Hindsight
Jackson never became a high-volume runner, but a fifth-round pick does not need stardom to return value. He stayed with San Francisco through 2005, appeared in 100 games and contributed as a reserve back and on special teams. His career included 331 rushing yards, 351 receiving yards and five offensive touchdowns. More important, he occupied a useful roster role for seven seasons.
How the Value Aged
Miami bought a year of veteran stability and got what it needed. San Francisco received many more seasons of inexpensive depth from the draft choice. The gap is meaningful without making Miami's side a failure.
Final Verdict
San Francisco earns a B+ for turning one year of outgoing veteran control into seven seasons of Terry Jackson. Miami receives a B- for ten useful Gogan starts but no lasting asset. The 49ers win on longevity.
Gogan gave Miami ten starts in one season, while Jackson remained with San Francisco for seven years and appeared in one hundred games as reserve depth.