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2 Recorded Trades
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Trade 1 of 2
Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Chargers
Indianapolis Colts Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Baltimore received Joe Washington and a 1979 fifth-round pick. Washington immediately rushed for a career-high 958 yards in 1978, then led the NFL with 82 receptions in 1979 while adding 884 rushing yards. The fifth-round asset later helped Baltimore acquire quarterback Greg Landry. The hindsight grade is A-, with the overall verdict recorded as Indianapolis Colts Win.
Pick 1979 fifth round pick (#131) [later traded with 1979 fourth round pick (#88-Ulysses Norris) and 1980 third round pick (#62-Mike Friede) to Detroit Lions for Greg Landry]
Detroit traded veteran quarterback Greg Landry for three draft choices: a 1979 fourth, a 1979 fifth and a 1980 third. The most useful return became tight end Ulysses Norris, who spent five seasons with the Lions and eventually started 15 games in 1983. The package produced roster value, but not enough star power to create a clear win.
