Cleveland Browns received 1961 eighth round pick (#110-Fred…
Cleveland Browns received 1961 eighth round pick (#110-Fred Cox) from Green Bay Packers in the 1960-08-22 exchange. Bob Jarus did not become a meaningful Packers contributor, and Cleveland did not realize Fred Cox's later Minnesota kicking value because that career came after he left the Browns. Measured by what Cleveland Browns actually realized after the deal, the return supports a C- grade and represents roughly even direct value. The overall judgment is Even Trade.
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 1961 eighth round pick (#110- Fred Cox )
Green Bay Packers Received
- player Bob Jarus
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1960-08-22, Cleveland Browns received 1961 eighth round pick (#110-Fred Cox), while Green Bay Packers received Bob Jarus. The deal is judged by the value each club actually realized after the exchange. Bob Jarus did not become a meaningful Packers contributor, and Cleveland did not realize Fred Cox's later Minnesota kicking value because that career came after he left the Browns. That outcome gives enough evidence to compare the sides without inflating the importance of a relatively small transaction.
Cleveland Browns Return
For Cleveland Browns, the return was 1961 eighth round pick (#110-Fred Cox). The relevant question is what that asset contributed to Cleveland Browns, not what it might have become elsewhere. The documented results support a C- grade and identify this as roughly even direct value. That assessment stays tied to direct team benefit rather than reputation, draft slot, or hypothetical upside.
Green Bay Packers Return
For Green Bay Packers, the return was Bob Jarus. The same standard applies: games played, starts, production, or the eventual use of an acquired pick when that outcome can be identified. The evidence supports a C- grade and makes this roughly even direct value. That comparison is more useful than judging the transaction by the names or asset labels alone.
Value in Hindsight
Hindsight clarifies what each club truly received. A player who later succeeded elsewhere does not create value for a team that no longer controlled him, and a draft choice matters according to what the acquiring club actually obtained. Here, the post-trade results provide a clear enough record to keep the grades proportional to the deal's real impact.
Final Verdict
The final call is Even Trade. Cleveland Browns receives a C-, while Green Bay Packers receives a C-. Those marks reflect the supported package and the direct football value each side captured. The verdict does not depend on hypothetical development; it follows the outcomes that can be tied to this exchange.