San Diego Chargers received 1993 fourth round pick…
San Diego Chargers received 1993 fourth round pick (#104-Horace Copeland) from Philadelphia Eagles, giving up Broderick Thompson. The direct return was 1993 fourth-round selection No. 104 before San Diego moved it again. The return supports a C+ grade because the value directly tied to this deal fits that mark. The final verdict is Philadelphia Eagles Win.
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- pick 1993 fourth round pick (#104-Horace Copeland)
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Broderick Thompson
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1993-04-25, San Diego Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles completed a deal in which San Diego Chargers received 1993 fourth round pick (#104-Horace Copeland), while Philadelphia Eagles received Broderick Thompson. San Diego sent Broderick Thompson to Philadelphia for the 1993 fourth-round choice at No. 104. The Chargers later moved that selection onward, but the direct Eagles-Chargers package remains clear. The hindsight question is what each club actually obtained from this transaction and what later value can be connected to those assets with confidence.
San Diego Chargers Return
San Diego Chargers received 1993 fourth round pick (#104-Horace Copeland) from Philadelphia Eagles, giving up Broderick Thompson. The direct return was 1993 fourth-round selection No. 104 before San Diego moved it again. The return supports a C+ grade because the value directly tied to this deal fits that mark. The final verdict is Philadelphia Eagles Win.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
Philadelphia Eagles received Broderick Thompson from San Diego Chargers, giving up 1993 fourth round pick (#104-Horace Copeland). The direct return was 1993 fourth-round selection No. 104 before San Diego moved it again. The return supports a B- grade because the direct outcome and the cost of the deal fit that mark. The final verdict is Philadelphia Eagles Win.
Value in Hindsight
Later pick numbers, conditional terms, and subsequent moves matter because they clarify what the original consideration became, not because every downstream event belongs to the first trade. When one detail remains qualified, the evaluation stops at the strongest supported description. That keeps the comparison fair and prevents uncertainty about a secondary detail from overwhelming a well-established exchange.
Final Verdict
The final call is Philadelphia Eagles Win. San Diego Chargers receives C+, while Philadelphia Eagles receives B-. The grade separation reflects the direct football value each side obtained and the clarity of the traceable outcome. Stronger value deserves the edge, but the judgment remains measured because the scale of the transaction matters.