The 3 best trades in Raiders history

The 3 best trades in Raiders history

2. CB Mike Haynes for a first and second-round pick (Patriots)

The Raiders have a pretty good history of trading for future Hall of Fame defensive backs. This time, they trade a first and second-round pick for Pro Bowl cornerback Mike Haynes, who had a stellar career with the Patriots. Before being traded, Haynes 86 games for New England, making five-straight Pro Bowls to begin his career.

Once they acquired Haynes, they were able to pair him with another All-Pro defensive back in Lester Hayes. Together, they were arguably the best cornerback duo in NFL history as both players thrived in taking the ball away. From 1983-1986, the two combined for 21 interceptions as they were the biggest reason the team won the Super Bowl in 1983.

Haynes would retire after the 1989 season after starting 158 games in the NFL. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997 and, like Willie Brown, is considered one of the great cornerbacks in NFL history.

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