Miami acquired quarterback Archie Roberts from the New York…
Miami acquired quarterback Archie Roberts from the New York Jets on September 26, 1967, for its 1968 eighth-round selection, which became No. 200 Bob Taylor. Roberts appeared in one Dolphins game, completing five of ten passes for 11 yards with an interception. Taylor never played an NFL regular-season game, leaving both teams with only modest on-field value from the exchange.
Miami Dolphins Received
- player Archie Roberts
New York Jets Received
- pick 1968 eighth round pick (#200-Bob Taylor)
Trade Analysis
Why the Trade Happened
Miami was still building quarterback depth in its second AFL season when it acquired Archie Roberts from the New York Jets. The Dolphins' official all-time trade history dates the move to September 26, 1967 and identifies the price as Miami's 1968 eighth-round pick, No. 200 overall. A Jets media guide independently identifies that same selection as coming from Miami for Roberts, while historical draft-transaction records match the date, player and pick. Those sources provide a complete package for both clubs.
What Miami Received
Roberts had been a seventh-round AFL draft choice of the Jets and arrived in Miami as a depth quarterback. His Dolphins tenure was extremely brief. He appeared in one regular-season game in 1967, completing five of ten passes for 11 yards with one interception. That was the entirety of his recorded Miami playing contribution. The result was tangible but minimal: Miami received an actual roster appearance and a small amount of quarterback depth, but no lasting starter value.
What New York Received
The Jets received Miami's 1968 eighth-round selection, which became No. 200 overall and was used on Maryland Eastern Shore running back Bob Taylor. Taylor signed with New York but did not play in an NFL regular-season game. He later played outside the NFL. The pick therefore produced no regular-season Jets contribution, giving New York little downstream return despite converting Roberts into a draft asset.
Final Verdict
Even Trade. Miami and New York both keep C grades. Roberts supplied only one brief appearance, while Taylor never played an NFL regular-season game. Miami can claim the slightly more visible result because Roberts actually appeared for the club, but the difference is too small to justify a winner. With the date and full compensation now supported by team histories and the draft trail, the historical transaction can be presented confidently without overstating either side's outcome.