Norm Snead

Dallas acquired the rights to veteran quarterback Eddie LeBaron from Washington for its 1961 first- and sixth-round picks. The first became No. 2 overall quarterback Norm Snead, while the sixth became Joe Krakoski. LeBaron gave the expansion Cowboys needed stability and a 1962 Pro Bowl season, but Washington received premium draft capital and a long-term starting quarterback, producing the stronger overall return.

Washington acquired future Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen and defensive back Jimmy Carr from Philadelphia for quarterback Norm Snead and defensive back Claude Crabb on March 31, 1964. Snead gave the Eagles seven seasons and earned Pro Bowl recognition, so Philadelphia did receive a real starting quarterback. Jurgensen, however, became a Washington icon, led the league in passing multiple times, and ultimately entered Canton. The star power and longevity make Washington the clear winner.

Minnesota acquired veteran quarterback Norm Snead from Philadelphia for tackle Steve Smith and three draft choices: a 1971 second, 1971 sixth and 1972 third. Snead started only two games for the Vikings before becoming part of the package that brought Fran Tarkenton back to Minnesota. Philadelphia received several years of Smith plus multiple selections, giving the Eagles the stronger direct return despite Minnesota later recycling Snead productively.

Minnesota reacquired Fran Tarkenton from the Giants for Norm Snead, Bob Grim, Vince Clements, a 1972 first-round pick, and a 1973 second-round pick that became Brad Van Pelt. New York received a real package, including a future five-time Pro Bowler. But Tarkenton stabilized Minnesota's offense and became the quarterback of the Vikings' Super Bowl-window years. That timing controlled the verdict.

San Francisco 49ers received Norm Snead and undisclosed consideration from New York Giants for 1975 third round pick (#62-Danny Buggs), 1976 fourth round pick (#104-Gordon Bell) and undisclosed consideration. The recorded outcome favors San Francisco 49ers.