Cleveland acquired offensive lineman Lennie Friedman from…
Cleveland acquired offensive lineman Lennie Friedman from Chicago on August 24, 2006 for a conditional 2007 seventh-round draft choice. Friedman played all 32 regular-season games for Cleveland over 2006 and 2007, making two starts.
Chicago Bears Received
- pick 2007 seventh-round draft pick (No. 221, Trumaine McBride )
Cleveland Browns Received
- player Lennie Friedman
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Chicago's official transaction ledger records the August 2006 move of Lennie Friedman to Cleveland for a conditional draft pick. Pro Football Reference identifies the conveyed selection as the 2007 seventh-round choice at No. 221, which the Bears used on Trumaine McBride. Cleveland had originally acquired that pick from San Francisco in the Trent Dilfer trade.
Cleveland Return
Friedman gave the Browns dependable reserve-line availability. Pro Football Reference credits him with 16 games and two starts in 2006, then all 16 games without a start in 2007. That produced 32 games and two starts over two Cleveland seasons.
Chicago Return
McBride immediately played a larger starting role than a typical seventh-round pick. He appeared in all 16 games with nine starts as a rookie in 2007, then all 16 with one start and one interception in 2008. He appeared once more for Chicago in 2009 before leaving the club.
Hindsight Comparison
Both sides received useful depth from a low-cost exchange. Cleveland got two full seasons of availability from Friedman, while Chicago converted the conditional seventh into 33 games, 10 starts and an interception from McBride. The pick produced the more substantial starting contribution.
Final Verdict
Chicago Bears Win, B to C+. McBride exceeded ordinary seventh-round expectations and started 10 games for Chicago. Cleveland still receives credit for 32 games of useful line depth from Friedman.