NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Steve Smith (Conant) from San Francisco 49ers for draft pick (possibly 1967 #62-Frank Nunley). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while San Francisco 49ers received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

July 1, 1966 Pittsburgh SteelersSan Francisco 49ers Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

San Francisco 49ers Received

  • pick draft pick (possibly 1967 #62-Frank Nunley)

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Steve Smith (Conant) from San Francisco 49ers for draft pick (possibly 1967 #62-Frank Nunley). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while San Francisco 49ers received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Steve Smith (Conant) from San Francisco 49ers for draft pick (possibly 1967 #62-Frank Nunley). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while San Francisco 49ers received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict. San Francisco 49ers received draft pick (possibly 1967 #62-Frank Nunley) and gave up Steve Smith (Conant). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.