Oakland acquired Matt Schaub from Houston for a 2014…
Oakland acquired Matt Schaub from Houston for a 2014 sixth-round pick, but the veteran quarterback never became the answer the Raiders sought. He appeared in 11 games, attempted only 10 passes, threw for 57 yards and was intercepted twice. Houston used the 181st pick on Alfred Blue, who spent five seasons with the Texans and rushed for 2,407 yards. The sixth-round return became dramatically more valuable than Schaub's Oakland tenure.
Houston Texans Received
- pick 2014 6th round pick (181st overall, Alfred Blue )
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- player Matt Schaub
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On March 21, 2014, Oakland acquired quarterback Matt Schaub from Houston for a sixth-round selection in the 2014 draft. The Texans used the 181st overall pick on LSU running back Alfred Blue. Oakland was looking for a veteran quarterback option after Schaub's long run as Houston's starter had ended.
Las Vegas Raiders Return
The hoped-for revival never materialized. Schaub appeared in 11 games for Oakland but was used almost entirely as a reserve. He completed five of 10 passes for 57 yards, threw no touchdowns and was intercepted twice. Those numbers illustrate how little direct football value Oakland received from the player it acquired. The Raiders surrendered a draft choice and did not get a starting season or even a meaningful backup workload in return.
Houston Texans Return
Houston converted the sixth-round pick into a useful five-year running back. Blue appeared in 73 games for the Texans, started 16 and carried 673 times for 2,407 yards and eight rushing touchdowns. He was never a featured star, but he repeatedly provided depth, injury replacement and short-term starting value. That is an excellent realized outcome for the 181st selection.
Value in Hindsight
The gap is substantial even though the original compensation was only a sixth-rounder. Oakland acquired a veteran name but almost no on-field quarterback production. Houston transformed the pick into five seasons of roster utility and thousands of rushing yards. Blue's sustained contribution comfortably exceeds the value Schaub produced for the Raiders.
Final Verdict
Houston wins decisively. The Texans earn an A- for turning a declining veteran into a productive five-year contributor. The Raiders earn a D because Schaub did not become a starter and delivered almost no passing value after the trade.