Jacksonville Jaguars sent Quentin Groves to Oakland for the…
Jacksonville Jaguars sent Quentin Groves to Oakland for the 2010 fifth-round slot at No. 158, a choice Jacksonville later moved in another transaction. The Jaguars recovered useful draft currency from a former second-rounder who had not become a core defender. Because the pick itself did not directly become a major Jacksonville player, the return settles at a modest B-.
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- pick 2010 5th round pick (158th overall subsequently traded, Matt Tennant )
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- player Quentin Groves
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Jacksonville traded linebacker and defensive end Quentin Groves to Oakland for a 2010 fifth-round choice. The slot ultimately sat at No. 158, although Jacksonville later moved that selection in another transaction rather than using it directly on a player. The basic question is therefore whether Oakland's two seasons of Groves were more valuable than the draft flexibility Jacksonville recovered for a player who had not lived up to his original second-round billing.
Jacksonville Jaguars Return
Jacksonville Jaguars sent Quentin Groves to Oakland for the 2010 fifth-round slot at No. 158, a choice Jacksonville later moved in another transaction. The Jaguars recovered useful draft currency from a former second-rounder who had not become a core defender. Because the pick itself did not directly become a major Jacksonville player, the return settles at a modest B-.
Oakland Raiders Return
Oakland Raiders acquired Quentin Groves for a fifth-round pick and received two seasons of rotational defensive work. Groves gave the Raiders immediate snaps and some versatility, but he did not become a high-impact pass rusher or long-term cornerstone. That practical but limited return is comparable to Jacksonville's draft value, making a B- grade and an even verdict appropriate.
Value in Hindsight
Neither side extracted a dramatic advantage. Jacksonville recovered a legitimate draft asset from an underwhelming former high pick, while Oakland converted a fifth-rounder into two years of usable defensive depth. The value on both sides was real but limited, and later transactions should not be allowed to exaggerate Jacksonville's side of the exchange.
Final Verdict
Even Trade. Jacksonville and Oakland each receive a B-. The Jaguars recovered sensible draft value, while the Raiders received immediate rotational help at a fair acquisition cost.