NFL Trade Verdict

Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals Win

Detroit acquired Mike Dawson, 1984 third round pick (#62-Eric Williams (Michael)), and 1984 eighth round pick (undisclosed pick) from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for a player to be named later, later identified as Al Baker / Bubba Baker on 1983-07-19. Detroit comes out slightly ahead on the hindsight curve because the Lions preserved the clearer multi-asset return, while Arizona acquired Baker as the named player component.

July 18, 1983 Arizona CardinalsDetroit Lions Confidence: high Tier: minor

Arizona Cardinals Received

Detroit Lions Received

Trade Analysis

Detroit acquired Mike Dawson; 1984 third round pick (#62-Eric Williams (Michael)) from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for player to be named later (Al Baker / Bubba Baker on 1983-07-19). Detroit comes out slightly ahead on the hindsight curve. The Lions' return offered the better practical roster value, although the margin was not large enough to classify the deal as a runaway win. Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals received player to be named later (Al Baker / Bubba Baker on 1983-07-19) and gave up Mike Dawson; 1984 third round pick (#62-Eric Williams (Michael)).