Los Angeles Chargers received 1984 fourth round pick…
Los Angeles Chargers received 1984 fourth round pick (#107-Micheal Gunter / Michael Gunter / Mike Gunter). The Chargers received San Francisco's 1984 fourth-round choice, later No. 107. That pick remained an asset the club could move again, and it was later transferred to Tampa Bay. The Chargers therefore preserved useful draft flexibility, while Amos Lawrence did not deliver regular-season production for San Francisco. That gives Los Angeles the better practical return. That stronger outcome supports a B- grade for Los Angeles Chargers.
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- pick 1984 fourth round pick (#107-Micheal Gunter / Michael Gunter / Mike Gunter)
San Francisco 49ers Received
- player Amos Lawrence
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1981-09-10, Los Angeles Chargers received 1984 fourth round pick (#107-Micheal Gunter / Michael Gunter / Mike Gunter), while San Francisco 49ers received Amos Lawrence. Historical team, transaction, draft, and player records support the package. The comparison credits each club for direct production and draft value it actually controlled after the exchange.
Los Angeles Chargers Return
Los Angeles Chargers received 1984 fourth round pick (#107-Micheal Gunter / Michael Gunter / Mike Gunter). The Chargers received San Francisco's 1984 fourth-round choice, later No. 107. That pick remained an asset the club could move again, and it was later transferred to Tampa Bay. The Chargers therefore preserved useful draft flexibility, while Amos Lawrence did not deliver regular-season production for San Francisco. That gives Los Angeles the better practical return. That outcome supports a B- grade. Later draft movement is treated as asset history, not as automatic credit for a player selected by another franchise.
San Francisco 49ers Return
San Francisco 49ers received Amos Lawrence. San Francisco received running back Amos Lawrence. Lawrence did not provide regular-season value for the 49ers, leaving the club without meaningful direct production from the player it acquired. Because the fourth-round choice sent to the Chargers retained trade value, San Francisco finished on the weaker side of the exchange. That outcome supports a C- grade. The same standard applies to direct playing time, retained draft capital, and any clearly documented later transfer of the acquired asset.
Value in Hindsight
Transaction and draft records confirm San Francisco acquired Amos Lawrence from the Chargers for the 1984 fourth-round choice that later became No. 107. The strongest hindsight evidence is the NFL contribution and asset control created by the exchange itself. That keeps the comparison proportional and avoids assigning another club's later player production to the original holder of a moved pick.
Final Verdict
The final call is Los Angeles Chargers Win. Los Angeles Chargers earns B-, and San Francisco 49ers earns C-. Those grades match the supported package and the relative football value each side realized without overstating the importance of a terminal draft selection.