NFL Trade Verdict

New Orleans Saints Win

New Orleans acquired Dave Thompson; 1974 first round pick (#13-Rick Middleton) from Detroit Lions for 1974 first round pick (#8-Ed O'Neil); 1975 sixth round pick (#138-Fred Cooper). New Orleans received Dave Thompson; 1974 first round pick (#13-Rick Middleton) and sent 1974 first round pick (#8-Ed O'Neil); 1975 sixth round pick (#138-Fred Cooper). The standard profile, available production record, and medium confidence level supports a conservative grade

January 29, 1974 Detroit LionsNew Orleans Saints Confidence: high Tier: standard

Detroit Lions Received

  • pick 1974 first round pick (#8-Ed O'Neil)
  • pick 1975 sixth round pick (#138-Fred Cooper)

New Orleans Saints Received

Trade Analysis

Detroit Lions received 1974 first round pick (#8-Ed O'Neil); 1975 sixth round pick (#138-Fred Cooper) from New Orleans for Dave Thompson; 1974 first round pick (#13-Rick Middleton). Detroit Lions received 1974 first round pick (#8-Ed O'Neil); 1975 sixth round pick (#138-Fred Cooper) from New Orleans. The partner-side grade reflects the same asset-value lens and remains conservative because this was a standard-tier trade