Green Bay acquired defensive tackle Carl Barzilauskas from…
Green Bay acquired defensive tackle Carl Barzilauskas from the Jets and received two seasons of meaningful line play, including 21 starts. New York received fourth- and fifth-round selections in the 1979 draft and used them on Johnny Lynn and Stan Blinka. Lynn became a long-term Jets defensive back, while Blinka also supplied several seasons of service.
Green Bay Packers Received
- player Carl Barzilauskas
New York Jets Received
- pick 1979 fourth round pick (#98-Johnny Lynn)
- pick 1979 fifth round pick (#125- Stan Blinka )
Trade Analysis
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.
Barzilauskas gave Green Bay two seasons of starting line play, while Lynn and Blinka combined for far more games and sustained Jets production.