New Orleans Saints received 2004 7th round pick (206th…
New Orleans Saints received 2004 7th round pick (206th overall subsequently traded, Mark Jones) in the 2003-08-20 exchange with Washington. Washington acquired defensive tackle Martin Chase from New Orleans on August 20, 2003 for a 2004 seventh-round choice that would have escalated if Chase met a playing-time threshold. The condition did not trigger, leaving the Saints with pick No. 206. The documented result supports a C grade for New Orleans Saints. The overall verdict is Even Trade, based on realized value rather than hypothetical upside.
New Orleans Saints Received
- pick 2004 7th round pick (206th overall subsequently traded, Mark Jones )
Washington Commanders Received
- player Martin Chase
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2003-08-20, New Orleans Saints received 2004 7th round pick (206th overall subsequently traded, Mark Jones), while Washington received Martin Chase. Washington acquired defensive tackle Martin Chase from New Orleans on August 20, 2003 for a 2004 seventh-round choice that would have escalated if Chase met a playing-time threshold. The condition did not trigger, leaving the Saints with pick No. 206. The deal is judged by what each club actually realized, with downstream value assigned only where the asset trail supports it.
New Orleans Saints Return
For New Orleans Saints, the direct return was 2004 7th round pick (206th overall subsequently traded, Mark Jones). The supported grade is C. That mark reflects concrete on-field contribution or usable draft capital traceable to this side of the exchange. Later success elsewhere is not credited back to a team that no longer controlled the asset.
Washington Return
For Washington, the direct return was Martin Chase. The supported grade is C. The same standard applies: realized team value matters more than name recognition or hypothetical development. When a pick moved again, the original holder receives credit for the asset it controlled, not automatically for the terminal player's career.
Value in Hindsight
Hindsight keeps the comparison proportional to the transaction. The research establishes the package and the meaningful post-trade outcomes well enough to compare both sides without overstating a minor deal. The balance turns on direct production, roster utility, and supported draft-asset value.
Final Verdict
The final call is Even Trade. New Orleans Saints receives a C, while Washington receives a C. Those grades reflect the documented package and the outcomes tied to this exchange, not speculation about what either side might have done differently.