New York Jets received Patrick Ramsey. New York received…
New York Jets received Patrick Ramsey. New York received Patrick Ramsey, who attempted only one pass for the Jets before leaving after the 2006 season. That result supports a D for New York Jets. The overall comparison favors Washington Commanders, leaving New York Jets on the weaker side of the exchange. The grade reflects the realized player service and draft value tied directly to this transaction, without assigning extra credit for outcomes that cannot be traced confidently to the exchanged assets.
New York Jets Received
- player Patrick Ramsey
Washington Commanders Received
- pick 2006 6th round pick (173rd overall, Reed Doughty )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2006-03-17, New York Jets and Washington Commanders completed a deal in which New York Jets received Patrick Ramsey, while Washington Commanders received 2006 6th round pick (173rd overall, Reed Doughty). Team trade histories support the March 17, 2006 exchange of Patrick Ramsey for a sixth-round pick. Washington used the acquired selection at No. 173 on Reed Doughty. The exchange was modest enough that the useful question is what each club actually realized from the player service or draft value that followed. The grades therefore stay proportional to the size of the transaction and the evidence tied directly to the exchanged assets.
New York Jets Return
New York received Patrick Ramsey, who attempted only one pass for the Jets before leaving after the 2006 season. That result supports a D for New York Jets. The grade weighs actual NFL service, starts, production, and traceable draft value rather than the apparent importance of the asset on the day of the deal. It also avoids giving credit for later outcomes that cannot be tied directly to this exchange.
Washington Commanders Return
Washington received the sixth-round pick used on Reed Doughty, who played eight seasons, 107 games, and made 54 starts for the franchise. That result supports an A- for Washington Commanders. The same standard applies here: useful playing time and a productive draft connection raise the return, while a brief stint, an unused choice, or a player who did not create a regular-season role keeps the grade lower.
Value in Hindsight
Washington Commanders produced the stronger realized return. Hindsight makes that separation clearer because the two returns can be measured by what actually happened after the transaction. The comparison emphasizes duration, role, production, and the strength of any documented draft connection. That approach keeps a small trade from being overstated while still recognizing a real advantage when one club obtained more usable NFL value.
Final Verdict
The final call is Washington Commanders Win. New York Jets receives D, and Washington Commanders receives A-. The decision follows the realized value attached to the exchanged assets and the contribution each club ultimately received. That keeps the verdict consistent with the evidence and appropriately scaled to this transaction.