Baltimore sent quarterback Marty Domres to San Francisco for…
Baltimore sent quarterback Marty Domres to San Francisco for cash and a future fifth-round pick that became No. 117 Frank Myers in 1978. Myers did not become a Colts fixture, but Baltimore later moved him to Minnesota for another draft choice. The Colts preserved useful asset value while Domres made only five appearances for San Francisco.
Indianapolis Colts Received
- pick 1978 fifth round pick (#117-Frank Myers)
- other cash
San Francisco 49ers Received
- player Marty Domres
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Baltimore traded veteran quarterback Marty Domres to San Francisco in August 1976 for cash and a future fifth-round selection. The draft choice eventually became No. 117 Frank Myers in 1978. The direct value comparison favors the Colts because Domres' 49ers tenure was extremely limited.
What San Francisco Received
Domres served as quarterback depth rather than a new starter. Pro Football Reference records five appearances and no starts for San Francisco in 1976, with seven completions on 14 attempts for 101 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. He did not develop into a meaningful longer-term answer for the club.
What Baltimore Received
The Colts used the acquired fifth-round choice on Frank Myers. Myers' strongest playing time came elsewhere, including 11 starts for Minnesota in 1978, but Baltimore still retained transaction value in the asset. Vikings historical draft records show Minnesota later acquired Myers from the Colts for an additional 1979 draft choice.
Why the Colts Hold the Edge
Baltimore turned a veteran backup into cash plus future draft capital and then continued extracting value from the player selected with that capital. San Francisco, by contrast, received only a handful of reserve appearances. The Colts did not land a star, but their sequence created more usable value than the 49ers obtained.
Final Verdict
Baltimore receives a B and San Francisco receives a C-. The Colts won because they converted Domres into cash and a reusable draft asset, while the quarterback supplied only five games of limited reserve work for the 49ers.