NFL Trade Verdict
Even Trade
Cincinnati acquired Rufus Mayes from Chicago Bears for Bill Staley; Harry Gunner. The available hindsight points to a standard roster-building trade rather than a franchise-defining swing. Cincinnati’s grade reflects realized player value, pick efficiency, and whether the deal created more than replacement-level return
Chicago Bears Received
- player Bill Staley
- player Harry Gunner
Cincinnati Bengals Received
- player Rufus Mayes
Trade Analysis
Chicago Bears received Bill Staley; Harry Gunner and gave up Rufus Mayes. Calculated The even verdict reflects a low-separation exchange where the recorded player, pick, cash, or rights value does not create a clear long-term winner.