Philadelphia received Jim Schrader and Ben Scotti, two…
Philadelphia received Jim Schrader and Ben Scotti, two veterans who provided more than a one-game return and gave the Eagles useful roster value. Neither transformed the franchise, so the gain should not be exaggerated, but the combined service of two incoming players gives Philadelphia a slight edge over Washington's package in a close, veteran-for-veteran exchange.
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Jim Schrader
- player Ben Scotti
Washington Commanders Received
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1962-03-19, Philadelphia Eagles received Jim Schrader; Ben Scotti, while Washington Commanders received Billy Ray Barnes / Bill Barnes (a) / Billy Barnes; Bob Freeman / Bobby Freeman. This hindsight grade considers only the consideration each club controlled directly after the transaction. When an acquired selection or player later moved again, that later move is treated as provenance rather than as extra compensation. The central question is what practical football value each side ultimately created from the assets in this exchange.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
Philadelphia received Jim Schrader and Ben Scotti, two veterans who provided more than a one-game return and gave the Eagles useful roster value. Neither transformed the franchise, so the gain should not be exaggerated, but the combined service of two incoming players gives Philadelphia a slight edge over Washington's package in a close, veteran-for-veteran exchange. The return is judged by usable games, starts, role value, or retained draft value that came directly from this exchange.
Washington Commanders Return
Washington received Billy Ray Barnes and Bob Freeman. Barnes supplied meaningful short-term offensive value, while Freeman added another veteran piece, so Washington did not come away empty-handed. The difference is that Philadelphia received two players with somewhat more combined multi-season service. That keeps Washington near neutral but leaves it narrowly behind in the long-term comparison. The same standard applies here, keeping later unrelated transactions separate from the original bargain.
Value in Hindsight
Both clubs received usable veterans, but Philadelphia got slightly more combined multi-season service from Schrader and Scotti. Barnes kept Washington competitive in the comparison, which is why the separation remains only half a grade rather than becoming a decisive verdict. Taken together, those outcomes support Philadelphia Eagles Win and the stated grade separation. The scale remains proportional to the size of the deal and the certainty of the evidence rather than overstating a minor transaction.
Final Verdict
Philadelphia Eagles receives a C+ and Washington Commanders receives a C. The verdict is Philadelphia Eagles Win. This conclusion reflects the direct assets, the football value each club actually realized, and the duration of that value. It does not award extra credit for later unrelated transactions involving an acquired pick or player.