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Bill Belichick (New York Jets to New England, 2000)

Belichick wasn't the Jets first choice when he succeeded Bill Parcells as head coach in a pre-arranged deal brokered by Parcells in 2000. The next day, during his official introduction as head coach, Belichick stunned the Jets and the media by announcing his resignation. He wrote his official resignation letter on a piece of paper, with the words, "I resign as HC of the NYJ." Two weeks later he signed with the Patriots and the Jets demanded compensation. NFL commissioner Paul Taglibue awarded the Jets the Patriots first-round pick in 2000 and a fourth and seventh-round pick in 2001. The Patriots were awarded the Jets' fifth-round pick in 2001 and a seventh-round pick in 2002. Considering Belichick's career in New England, it's safe to say the Patriots were the clear winners.

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Jon Gruden (Oakland Raiders to Tampa Bay, 2002)

Gruden had led the Raiders to back-to-back playoff appearances during his final two seasons in Oakland and compiled a 40-28 record during four years in Oakland. However, Raiders owner Al Davis didn't want to give Gruden a big contract and traded him to Tampa Bay for first-round draft pick in 2002, a first-round pick in 2003 and a second round pick in 2004. The Buccaneers also threw in $8 million in cash. Gruden won the Super Bowl in his first season in Tampa Bay, beating the...Raiders in the championship game.

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Herm Edwards (New York Jets to Kansas City, 2006)

Knowing Kansas City was interested in hiring him to succeed the retiring Dick Vermeil, Edwards attempted to strong-arm the Jets into a contract extension and include a raise. His move didn't work and the two teams eventually settled on a deal in which Kansas City sent the Jets a fourth-pick in exchange to release Edwards from his contract.

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Mike Holmgren (Green Bay Packers to Seattle Seahawks, 1999)

An eight-year contract valued at $4 million a year and total control over football operations lured Holmgren to Seattle in 1999. Holmgren was not only coach, but also executive vice president of football operations and general manager. The Packers received the Seahawks second-round pick (47th overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft.

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Bill Parcells (New England Patriots to New York Jets, 1997)

Parcells revived a dismal Patriots franchise during his four seasons, leading the team to the Super Bowl in 1996. However, he wanted more control of personnel decisions and owner Robert Kraft disagreed. He quit the Patriots and wanted sign with the Jets, but he was still under contract with New England. The Jets named Bill Belichick, Parcells' top assistant, as head coach and signed Parcells as a "consultant." The Patriots balked and NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue worked a deal that gave the Patriots the Jets' third and fourth-round picks in 1997, a second-round pick in 1998 and a first-round in 1999. The Jets also donated $300,000 to a Patriots charity in exchange for New England releasing Parcells.