Green Bay acquired defensive tackle Carl Barzilauskas. He…

The Exchange

Green Bay Packers received Carl Barzilauskas, while New York Jets received 1979 fourth round pick (#98-Johnny Lynn) and 1979 fifth round pick (#125-Stan Blinka). The transaction is best judged by the football value those assets ultimately produced for the teams that acquired them, rather than by draft position or name recognition alone.

What Green Bay Packers Received

Green Bay acquired defensive tackle Carl Barzilauskas. He started 21 games over two seasons for the Packers, giving Green Bay legitimate immediate line help but a relatively short tenure.

What New York Jets Received

New York received fourth- and fifth-round picks in 1979 and selected Johnny Lynn and Stan Blinka. Lynn played 97 games for the Jets, started 48 and recorded 17 interceptions. Blinka added 72 games of his own for New York.

How the Value Developed

The Packers received useful short-term veteran value, which keeps their grade respectable. The Jets, however, turned the two selections into two long-term contributors. Lynn's 97-game run and 17 interceptions are the strongest individual outcome, while Blinka adds another substantial block of team-specific service.

Why the Difference Matters

The important distinction is realized team value. Green Bay Packers and New York Jets each acquired something usable, but the length, role and quality of the resulting contributions were not equal. That difference is what drives the hindsight grades without exaggerating the importance of a standard-tier transaction.

Final Verdict

The Jets earn an A- and Green Bay a C+. Barzilauskas contributed for the Packers, so this was not a one-sided failure, but New York converted two mid-round picks into far greater cumulative value. The length and quality of Lynn's Jets career make the winner clear.