Atlanta Falcons received 1967 sixth round pick (#142-Virgil…

The Exchange

On 1966-07-21, Atlanta Falcons received 1967 sixth round pick (#142-Virgil Carter), while Pittsburgh Steelers received Willie Asbury. This was a relatively small transaction, so the useful question is what each side actually gained from the exchanged player or draft choice. The documented career results provide enough separation to grade the two returns without treating the deal as larger than it was. Atlanta Falcons Return Pittsburgh acquired Willie Asbury and received meaningful multi-season backfield production, including more than 800 rushing yards and double-digit rushing touchdowns during his Steelers tenure. Atlanta's sixth-round return became Virgil Carter, but the pick did not generate comparable direct value for the Falcons in this transaction chain. Pittsburgh remains the supported winner. For Atlanta Falcons, the return is graded C. That grade is based on the direct NFL service, starts, production, or draft value tied to what Atlanta Falcons received. Where a later draft connection is uncertain, the assessment counts only what can be supported confidently rather than assuming extra value. Pittsburgh Steelers Return Pittsburgh Steelers is graded B+ for its side of the exchange. The same standard applies here: sustained playing time and meaningful production raise the value, while brief service or a pick that did not create an NFL role keeps the return modest. The evidence is weighed by realized football value rather than by the apparent importance of the asset on the day of the trade. Value in Hindsight Hindsight separates these returns because the two sides did not produce equal results after the exchange. The grades reflect duration, role, production, and the strength of the documented draft connection. That approach gives useful credit for a productive veteran or a pick that became a contributor, while avoiding extra credit for outcomes that cannot be tied securely to this deal. Final Verdict The final call is Pittsburgh Steelers Win. Atlanta Falcons receives C, and Pittsburgh Steelers receives B+. The decision follows the documented value attached to the exchanged assets and the contribution each club ultimately realized. That keeps the verdict appropriately scaled while still recognizing a meaningful edge when one side clearly produced more usable NFL value.