Pittsburgh Steelers Win
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Rocky Bleier from New England/Boston Patriots for Phil Clark. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1971 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from New England/Boston Patriots provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- player Rocky Bleier
New England Boston Patriots Received
- player Phil Clark
Trade Summary
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Rocky Bleier from New England/Boston Patriots for Phil Clark. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1971 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from New England/Boston Patriots provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.
Trade Analysis
Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Rocky Bleier from New England/Boston Patriots for Phil Clark. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1971 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from New England/Boston Patriots provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away. New England/Boston Patriots received Phil Clark and gave up Rocky Bleier. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.