St. Louis acquired defensive end Bob Pollard and guard Terry…
St. Louis acquired defensive end Bob Pollard and guard Terry Stieve from New Orleans. Stieve arrived as a young lineman with starting experience, while Pollard provided veteran defensive help, giving the Cardinals two usable roster pieces in one transaction. New Orleans also received meaningful veterans, but the combination of age, role, and depth gave St. Louis a narrow edge.
Arizona Cardinals Received
- player Bob Pollard
- player Terry Stieve
New Orleans Saints Received
- player Conrad Dobler
- player Ike Harris
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
St. Louis/Arizona Cardinals received Bob Pollard and Terry Stieve, while New Orleans Saints received Conrad Dobler and Ike Harris. The deal is judged by what those assets actually produced after the exchange, including supported downstream draft outcomes.
What St. Louis/Arizona Cardinals Received
St. Louis received defensive end Bob Pollard and guard Terry Stieve. Stieve arrived as a young lineman with starting experience, while Pollard added veteran defensive help. Together they gave the Cardinals two usable roster pieces in exchange for players whose contract situations had become difficult.
What New Orleans Saints Received
New Orleans acquired three-time Pro Bowl guard Conrad Dobler and wide receiver Ike Harris. Dobler played two seasons for the Saints and brought a proven veteran presence to the offensive line, while Harris added another experienced target.
How the Value Developed
Both clubs received legitimate NFL players, which keeps this much closer than a one-sided verdict. St. Louis gets the slight edge for receiving two younger, usable pieces while moving two veterans whose contract relationships with the Cardinals had deteriorated. That comparison focuses on the contribution each acquiring club actually received rather than treating the original draft slot or veteran reputation as value by itself.
Why the Difference Matters
This was a standard-tier transaction, so the grades should reflect the size of the practical football difference without turning a useful role player into a franchise-defining asset. Longevity, starting responsibility, production, and any well-supported downstream pick result all matter. The side with the better combination of those outcomes deserves the stronger grade, while a short or empty return remains near the middle or lower end of the scale.
Final Verdict
St. Louis/Arizona Cardinals receives a B+ and New Orleans Saints receives a B. The final call is Arizona Cardinals / St. Louis Cardinals Win. Both clubs received legitimate NFL players, which keeps this much closer than a one-sided verdict. St. Louis gets the slight edge for receiving two younger, usable pieces while moving two veterans whose contract relationships with the Cardinals had deteriorated.