Los Angeles sent linebacker Bob Long and defensive tackle…
Los Angeles sent linebacker Bob Long and defensive tackle John Meyers to Dallas on September 7, 1962 for a 1964 third-round choice. The Rams later used that selection at No. 32 on Willie Brown. Dallas earns the edge because Meyers supplied starting value and Long added depth for the cost of one third-round choice. Los Angeles retained reasonable draft value, so the trade was not lopsided, but the Cowboys realized more usable football value.
Dallas Cowboys Received
- player Bob Long (Wendell)
- player John Meyers
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 1964 third round pick (#32- Willie Brown )
Trade Analysis
Why the Trade Happened
Los Angeles sent linebacker Bob Long and defensive tackle John Meyers to Dallas on September 7, 1962 for a 1964 third-round choice. The Rams later used that selection at No. 32 on Willie Brown. The exchange made sense as a roster decision for both clubs at the time: Dallas Cowboys received Bob Long (Wendell); John Meyers, while Los Angeles Rams received 1964 third round pick (#32-Willie Brown). The historical terms are stated at the level the surviving team and transaction records support, without attaching an uncertain draft choice to a named player when that link is not secure.
What Dallas Cowboys Received
Dallas received two defensive veterans from one draft asset. Meyers became a starter on the Cowboys' young defensive line and remained useful before later being included in the Tommy McDonald trade. For Dallas Cowboys, the grade weighs the immediate role of the acquired asset, how long it remained useful, and whether any draft capital created a later roster return. That keeps the evaluation centered on football value rather than the reputation of the names involved.
What Los Angeles Rams Received
Los Angeles received a third-round pick and eventually used it on Willie Brown. The draft asset was meaningful, but the Rams gave up two players and did not produce enough downstream value to clearly exceed Dallas's immediate return. For Los Angeles Rams, the same standard applies: games played, starting value, later movement, and the practical quality of any selection received. A late pick is not treated like a premium asset, and a veteran who never reached the regular season does not receive credit for value that never materialized.
Final Verdict
Dallas earns the edge because Meyers supplied starting value and Long added depth for the cost of one third-round choice. Los Angeles retained reasonable draft value, so the trade was not lopsided, but the Cowboys realized more usable football value. The final grades are Dallas Cowboys B+ and Los Angeles Rams C. The verdict is based on the strongest supportable description of the transaction and the career value that followed. That produces a complete historical judgment while keeping the package faithful to what the available football records can actually establish.