NFL Trade Verdict

New England Patriots Win

New Orleans acquired 2011 1st round pick (28th overall, Mark Ingram) from New England Patriots for 2011 2nd round pick (56th overall, Shane Vereen) and 2012 1st round pick (27th overall subsequently traded, Kevin Zeitler). Mark Ingram's return was sentimental and cheap enough to avoid a loss, but the football value was modest

April 28, 2011 New England Patriots ↔ New Orleans Saints Confidence: high Tier: major

New England Patriots Received

pick 2011 2nd round pick (56th overall, Shane Vereen ) and 2012 1st round pick (27th overall subsequently traded, Kevin Zeitler )

New Orleans Saints Received

pick 2011 1st round pick (28th overall, Mark Ingram )

New England Patriots

C+

New Orleans Saints

Trade Analysis

New England Patriots received 2011 2nd round pick (56th overall, Shane Vereen) and 2012 1st round pick (27th overall subsequently traded, Kevin Zeitler) from New Orleans for 2011 1st round pick (28th overall, Mark Ingram).