The Houston franchise received veteran defensive back Al…
The Houston franchise received veteran defensive back Al Haymond from Washington. The available career and transaction record does not establish a large long-term advantage from Haymond's side of the exchange, particularly when compared with Washington's fifth-round selection. The C grade reflects a legitimate veteran return but not enough sustained separation to move the deal away from an Even Trade conclusion.
Tennessee Titans Received
- player Alvin Haymond / Al Haymond
Washington Commanders Received
- pick 1974 fifth round pick (#105-John Teerlinck)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1973-04-17, Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders completed this exchange. Tennessee Titans received Alvin Haymond / Al Haymond, while Washington Commanders received 1974 fifth round pick (#105-John Teerlinck). Historical team, player, draft, and transaction records support the compensation and provide enough career context to compare the practical value each franchise ultimately received.
Tennessee Titans Return
The Houston franchise received veteran defensive back Al Haymond from Washington. The available career and transaction record does not establish a large long-term advantage from Haymond's side of the exchange, particularly when compared with Washington's fifth-round selection. The C grade reflects a legitimate veteran return but not enough sustained separation to move the deal away from an Even Trade conclusion.
Washington Commanders Return
Washington received a 1974 fifth-round selection that became No. 105 John Teerlinck. The asset is identified under John Teerlinck's surname while preserving the underlying trade package. The pick did not establish enough direct long-term value to create a clear edge over Houston's acquisition of Al Haymond, so Washington also receives a C grade in an Even Trade result.
Value in Hindsight
Washington's fifth-round pick can be identified as the selection associated with John Teerlinck, resolving a spelling discrepancy in the historical record. Even so, the available record does not establish enough direct value from that pick to overwhelm Houston's veteran return in Haymond. With neither side producing a clearly superior long-term payoff from the exchange, matching C grades and an Even Trade verdict remain the measured outcome.
Final Verdict
The final call is Even Trade. Tennessee Titans earns a C, and Washington Commanders earns a C. The grades reflect a supported veteran-for-pick exchange but no clearly superior long-term payoff, with the John Teerlinck identification improving historical accuracy without changing the overall balance.