Even Trade
Summary: Jacksonville traded the 76th pick (Melvin Fowler) to Cleveland and received Wali Rainer and the 79th pick (Rashad Bauman, later traded). Analysis: Moving down three spots and adding a veteran linebacker (Rainer) looks attractive on paper, but Rainer provided minimal impact in Jacksonville. The picks were close enough in value that the player add was the differentiator — and that player underperformed. This rates as a true even trade.
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- pick Wali Rainer , 2002 3rd round pick (79th overall subsequently traded, Rashad Bauman )
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 2002 3rd round pick (76th overall, Melvin Fowler )
Trade Summary
Summary: Jacksonville traded the 76th pick (Melvin Fowler) to Cleveland and received Wali Rainer and the 79th pick (Rashad Bauman, later traded). Analysis: Moving down three spots and adding a veteran linebacker (Rainer) looks attractive on paper, but Rainer provided minimal impact in Jacksonville. The picks were close enough in value that the player add was the differentiator — and that player underperformed. This rates as a true even trade.
Trade Analysis
Summary: Jacksonville traded the 76th pick (Melvin Fowler) to Cleveland and received Wali Rainer and the 79th pick (Rashad Bauman, later traded). Analysis: Moving down three spots and adding a veteran linebacker (Rainer) looks attractive on paper, but Rainer provided minimal impact in Jacksonville. The picks were close enough in value that the player add was the differentiator — and that player underperformed. This rates as a true even trade. Cleveland moved up three picks from 79 to 76 to take Melvin Fowler, giving up Wali Rainer and pick 79. Fowler was a serviceable center for several seasons. Moving up three spots for a reasonable price is defensible.