NFL Trade Verdict

Cincinnati Bengals Win

Cincinnati Bengals acquired Mel Lunsford from New England Patriots for cash and a conditional draft pick tied to Lunsford making the Bengals roster. The pick was not exercised, and the overall result favors Cincinnati Bengals.

June 19, 1981 Cincinnati Bengals - New England Patriots Confidence: medium Tier: minor

Cincinnati Bengals Received

New England Patriots Received

  • pick cash / conditional draft pick (if Lunsford made Bengals roster; not exercised)

Cincinnati Bengals

C+

New England Patriots

C

Trade Analysis

Cincinnati Bengals received Mel Lunsford, while New England Patriots received cash / conditional draft pick (if Lunsford made Bengals roster; not exercised). The recorded outcomes favor Cincinnati Bengals, supporting the existing verdict and C+/C grades.