NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Seattle acquired Rueben Mayes from New Orleans Saints on 1992-04-26, sending 1992 fourth round pick (#95-Gene McGuire) in return. From a hindsight view, the Seahawks neither created a defining win nor suffered a major loss here. The important public-facing detail is the actual exchange — Rueben Mayes for 1992 fourth round pick (#95-Gene McGuire) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

April 26, 1992 Seattle SeahawksNew Orleans Saints Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

New Orleans Saints Received

  • pick 1992 fourth round pick (#95-Gene McGuire)

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired Rueben Mayes from New Orleans Saints on 1992-04-26, sending 1992 fourth round pick (#95-Gene McGuire) in return. From a hindsight view, the Seahawks neither created a defining win nor suffered a major loss here. The important public-facing detail is the actual exchange — Rueben Mayes for 1992 fourth round pick (#95-Gene McGuire) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Trade Analysis

Seattle acquired Rueben Mayes from New Orleans Saints on 1992-04-26, sending 1992 fourth round pick (#95-Gene McGuire) in return. From a hindsight view, the Seahawks neither created a defining win nor suffered a major loss here. The important public-facing detail is the actual exchange — Rueben Mayes for 1992 fourth round pick (#95-Gene McGuire) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier. The partner received pick value while surrendering the known player; final balance depends on the player’s actual Seattle production.