NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Jacksonville acquired TE Pete Mitchell from Miami for WR Mike Williams in a preseason roster swap. Analysis: Mitchell became a solid contributor as a blocking tight end and pass-catching option in the early Brunell-era offense. Williams was a depth receiver with minimal impact. Jacksonville got the more useful player in this swap, earning a slight historical lean.

August 27, 1995 Jacksonville JaguarsMiami Dolphins Confidence: high Tier: minor

Trade Summary

Summary: Jacksonville acquired TE Pete Mitchell from Miami for WR Mike Williams in a preseason roster swap. Analysis: Mitchell became a solid contributor as a blocking tight end and pass-catching option in the early Brunell-era offense. Williams was a depth receiver with minimal impact. Jacksonville got the more useful player in this swap, earning a slight historical lean.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Jacksonville acquired TE Pete Mitchell from Miami for WR Mike Williams in a preseason roster swap. Analysis: Mitchell became a solid contributor as a blocking tight end and pass-catching option in the early Brunell-era offense. Williams was a depth receiver with minimal impact. Jacksonville got the more useful player in this swap, earning a slight historical lean. Miami gave up Pete Mitchell, a competent tight end, for Mike Williams, a marginal depth piece. The Dolphins received comparable value or less, as Mitchell went on to have a longer and more impactful career.