Buffalo Bills received 1967 13th round pick (#319-George…
Buffalo Bills received 1967 13th round pick (#319-George Carter). Buffalo used the thirteenth-round selection on George Carter, but Carter chose professional basketball and never supplied the Bills direct NFL regular-season value. That result supports a D grade for Buffalo Bills. The final verdict is Tennessee Titans Win, based on the documented service, durability, and value each club actually obtained from this exchange.
Buffalo Bills Received
- pick 1967 13th round pick (#319-George Carter)
Tennessee Titans Received
- player Donnie Stone
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1966-07-01, Buffalo Bills received 1967 13th round pick (#319-George Carter), while Tennessee Titans received Donnie Stone. The trade is judged by the regular-season service, draft value, and durability each club actually obtained. The stakes were modest, so the grades reward useful production without treating the move like a franchise-changing deal.
Buffalo Bills Return
Buffalo Bills received 1967 13th round pick (#319-George Carter). Buffalo used the thirteenth-round selection on George Carter, but Carter chose professional basketball and never supplied the Bills direct NFL regular-season value. That result supports a D grade for Buffalo Bills. The final verdict is Tennessee Titans Win, based on the documented service, durability, and value each club actually obtained from this exchange.
Houston Oilers Return
Tennessee Titans received Donnie Stone. Donnie Stone appeared in regular-season games for Houston, giving the Oilers the only tangible football return produced by the transaction. That result supports a C grade for Tennessee Titans. The final verdict is Tennessee Titans Win, based on the documented service, durability, and value each club actually obtained from this exchange.
Value in Hindsight
Houston acquired Donnie Stone, who at least appeared in regular-season games for the Oilers, while Buffalo used the acquired thirteenth-round selection on George Carter. Carter ultimately pursued professional basketball rather than an NFL career and never supplied the Bills direct football value. That makes Houston the modest winner in hindsight, with only the duplicated Don/Donnie name requiring cleanup. In hindsight, the stronger side is the club that converted its incoming package into more durable or productive NFL value. When both sides received useful contributions, the grades remain close; when one return failed to generate regular-season service, the gap grows accordingly.
Final Verdict
The final call is Tennessee Titans Win. Buffalo Bills earns D, and Tennessee Titans earns C. Those grades reflect the documented package, the service or draft value that followed, and the relative durability of each club's direct return. The conclusion stays focused on what each team actually received from this transaction.