Baltimore received Washington's 1979 sixth-round pick, No.…

The Exchange

Baltimore Colts received 1979 sixth round pick (#150-Jimmy Moore (Lee)), while Washington received Ricky Thompson (b). 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 Baltimore Colts Received

Baltimore received Washington's 1979 sixth-round pick, No. 150, and used it on Jimmy Moore. Moore did not appear in a regular-season NFL game, leaving the Colts without meaningful realized player value from the selection.

What Washington Received

Washington acquired wide receiver Ricky Thompson. Thompson remained with Washington for four seasons after the trade, giving the club a sustained roster return rather than a short stop or unused draft selection.

How the Value Developed

The comparison is straightforward because one side received multi-season NFL service and the other used its pick on a player who never appeared in a regular-season game. A sixth-round choice is not a premium asset, but the failure to turn it into usable production creates a clear separation.

Why the Difference Matters

The important distinction is realized team value. Baltimore Colts and Washington 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

Washington receives a B+ and Baltimore a D+. Thompson's four seasons of service make Washington the clear winner, while the Colts realized no regular-season playing value from Jimmy Moore. The modest original cost prevents an elite grade, but the directional verdict is strong.