NFL Trade Verdict

Pittsburgh Steelers Win

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Bill Asbury / Willie Asbury from Atlanta Falcons for 1967 sixth round pick (#142-Virgil Carter). Analysis: This 1966 transaction with Atlanta Falcons registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

July 21, 1966 Pittsburgh SteelersAtlanta Falcons Confidence: high Tier: minor

Atlanta Falcons Received

  • pick 1967 sixth round pick (#142-Virgil Carter)

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Bill Asbury / Willie Asbury from Atlanta Falcons for 1967 sixth round pick (#142-Virgil Carter). Analysis: This 1966 transaction with Atlanta Falcons registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Bill Asbury / Willie Asbury from Atlanta Falcons for 1967 sixth round pick (#142-Virgil Carter). Analysis: This 1966 transaction with Atlanta Falcons registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value. Atlanta Falcons received 1967 sixth round pick (#142-Virgil Carter) and gave up Bill Asbury / Willie Asbury. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.