Atlanta Falcons received Wayne Gandy, while New Orleans…
Atlanta Falcons received Wayne Gandy, while New Orleans Saints received Bryan Scott and a conditional 2007 seventh-round pick that became No. 220 Marvin Mitchell. Gandy gave Atlanta 21 starts over 2006-07, while the Saints' conditional pick became Marvin Mitchell, who played 55 games over four New Orleans seasons. The hindsight grades are B- for Atlanta Falcons and B- for New Orleans Saints, producing a Even Trade verdict.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- player Wayne Gandy
New Orleans Saints Received
- player Bryan Scott
- pick 2007 seventh round pick (#220-Marvin Mitchell)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Atlanta Falcons received Wayne Gandy, while New Orleans Saints received Bryan Scott and a conditional 2007 seventh-round pick that became No. 220 Marvin Mitchell. Gandy started all 16 games for Atlanta in 2006 and five more in 2007 before injuries reduced his role. The fairest hindsight test is the actual roster service and durable asset value created by each side compared with the cost surrendered.
Atlanta Falcons Return
For Atlanta Falcons, the acquired return was Wayne Gandy. Scott gave New Orleans only a short stay, but the conditional pick became Marvin Mitchell, who played four seasons and 55 regular-season games for the Saints. That result drives a B- grade. The assessment rests on demonstrated playing time, later asset conversion, or immediate consideration rather than assumed value. Because this is a minor transaction, the grade stays proportional to the limited stakes.
New Orleans Saints Return
New Orleans Saints came away with Bryan Scott and a conditional 2007 seventh-round pick that became No. 220 Marvin Mitchell. The useful comparison is what the club ultimately retained from the deal, not the incoming name's apparent value on the transaction date. Regular-season snaps, a later pick, or certain cash value count when they materialized; the grade falls when the acquired piece produced little or nothing afterward. That record supports a B- for this side.
Value in Hindsight
The separation between the teams is based on realized value and the scale of the cost. Gandy gave Atlanta 21 starts over 2006-07, while the Saints' conditional pick became Marvin Mitchell, who played 55 games over four New Orleans seasons. A short-lived acquisition can still be worthwhile when the price is tiny, while a player who generates no regular-season contribution can leave the selling club ahead in an obscure deal. The available evidence is specific enough to make that comparison without overstating either side's gain.
Final Verdict
The final call is Even Trade. Atlanta Falcons receives a B-, while New Orleans Saints receives a B-. Those grades reflect the verified terms, subsequent service or asset value, and the modest scale of the exchange.