NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Seattle acquired Vann McElroy from Las Vegas Raiders on 1990-10-16, sending 1991 eighth round pick (#213-Brian Jones (Keith)) in return. From a hindsight view, the Seahawks neither created a defining win nor suffered a major loss here. The important public-facing detail is the actual exchange — Vann McElroy for 1991 eighth round pick (#213-Brian Jones (Keith)) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

October 16, 1990 Seattle SeahawksLas Vegas Raiders Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

Las Vegas Raiders Received

  • pick 1991 eighth round pick (#213-Brian Jones (Keith))

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired Vann McElroy from Las Vegas Raiders on 1990-10-16, sending 1991 eighth round pick (#213-Brian Jones (Keith)) in return. From a hindsight view, the Seahawks neither created a defining win nor suffered a major loss here. The important public-facing detail is the actual exchange — Vann McElroy for 1991 eighth round pick (#213-Brian Jones (Keith)) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Trade Analysis

Seattle acquired Vann McElroy from Las Vegas Raiders on 1990-10-16, sending 1991 eighth round pick (#213-Brian Jones (Keith)) in return. From a hindsight view, the Seahawks neither created a defining win nor suffered a major loss here. The important public-facing detail is the actual exchange — Vann McElroy for 1991 eighth round pick (#213-Brian Jones (Keith)) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier. The partner received pick value while surrendering the known player; final balance depends on the player’s actual Seattle production.