Oakland sent Bill Cronin to Miami and received the 1967…
Oakland sent Bill Cronin to Miami and received the 1967 eighth-round choice that became No. 188 Estes Banks. Banks appeared in nine Raiders games and rushed for only 26 yards, so the late-round return produced limited value. Cronin played all 14 games for Miami with seven catches and a touchdown, giving the Dolphins a small but clearly documented advantage in immediate contribution.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 1967 eighth round pick (#188-Estes Banks)
Miami Dolphins Received
- player Bill Cronin
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1966-11-10, Oakland Raiders received 1967 eighth round pick (#188-Estes Banks), while Miami Dolphins received Bill Cronin. The trade is judged by the football value each club actually realized from the assets it controlled after the exchange. When a draft choice cannot be tied confidently to a later selection, the asset remains described at the level the historical evidence supports.
Oakland Raiders Return
Oakland sent Bill Cronin to Miami and received the 1967 eighth-round choice that became No. 188 Estes Banks. Banks appeared in nine Raiders games and rushed for only 26 yards, so the late-round return produced limited value. Cronin played all 14 games for Miami with seven catches and a touchdown, giving the Dolphins a small but clearly documented advantage in immediate contribution.
Miami Dolphins Return
Miami acquired Bill Cronin from Oakland for the 1967 eighth-round pick that became No. 188 Estes Banks. Cronin played all 14 Dolphins games, caught seven passes, and scored a touchdown in 1966. Banks gave Oakland nine games and 26 rushing yards. Neither return was large, but Miami received the more useful short-term production and therefore earns the narrow win.
Value in Hindsight
Neither club found a major piece here, so the difference comes down to which modest return actually helped more. Cronin appeared in every Miami game and contributed as a receiver, including a touchdown. Banks played nine Oakland games but produced only 26 rushing yards. That is enough to give the Dolphins the edge, yet not enough to justify a wide grade gap. A C+ for Miami and C for Oakland appropriately recognize a small, short-term advantage in a low-stakes exchange.
Final Verdict
The final call is Miami Dolphins Win. Oakland Raiders earns C, and Miami Dolphins earns C+. Those grades reflect the supported package, the documented post-trade production, and the relative football value each side ultimately realized from this exchange.