Seattle acquired quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and moved from…
Seattle acquired quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and moved from No. 10 to No. 17, where it selected Hall of Fame guard Steve Hutchinson. Green Bay used No. 10 on Jamal Reynolds and No. 72 on Torrance Marshall. Hasselbeck became a three-time Pro Bowler and longtime Seahawks starter, while Hutchinson became a Hall of Famer. Reynolds produced only 18 career games and three sacks, making this one of Seattle’s most lopsided wins.
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 2001 1st round pick (10th overall, Jamal Reynolds)
- pick 2001 3rd round pick (72nd overall, Torrance Marshall)
Seattle Seahawks Received
- player Matt Hasselbeck
- pick 2001 1st round pick (17th overall, Steve Hutchinson)
Trade Analysis
Why Seattle Made the Aggressive Deal
Seattle was searching for a long-term quarterback and Mike Holmgren knew Matt Hasselbeck from Green Bay. The Seahawks sent the 10th and 72nd picks to the Packers for Hasselbeck and No. 17. Seattle’s own trade history lists the agreement on March 2, while league transaction records place the completed transaction in the March 5 record. Either way, the football structure was clear: Seattle obtained a young quarterback while moving down seven spots in the first round.
What Seattle Added at No. 17
The first-round pick became guard Steve Hutchinson, who started all 169 games of his career and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hasselbeck became Seattle’s longtime starting quarterback, made three Pro Bowls and finished with 36,638 career passing yards. He also led the Seahawks during the franchise’s first Super Bowl season. Landing both players from one transaction created extraordinary value at two foundational offensive positions.
How Green Bay’s Return Fell Short
Green Bay used No. 10 on defensive end Jamal Reynolds and No. 72 on Torrance Marshall. Reynolds played only 18 career games and recorded three sacks, a severe miss for a top-10 selection. Marshall did not provide enough production to compensate. The Packers did have Brett Favre at quarterback, so moving Hasselbeck was logical in roster terms, but the draft return failed badly.
Final Verdict
Seattle Seahawks Win. Seattle earns an A+ for acquiring a franchise quarterback and a Hall of Fame guard while still retaining a first-round selection. Green Bay receives an F because the top-10 pick and third-rounder did not produce remotely comparable value. Few trades create this much long-term separation from two major assets on one side.