Atlanta Falcons received Charles Wood, while New Orleans…
Atlanta Falcons received Charles Wood, while New Orleans Saints received cash. Available season records do not show Wood producing meaningful regular-season value for Atlanta, leaving the Saints' cash as the clearer return. The hindsight grades are D+ for Atlanta Falcons and C+ for New Orleans Saints, producing a New Orleans Saints Win verdict.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- player Charles Wood
New Orleans Saints Received
- other cash
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Atlanta Falcons received Charles Wood, while New Orleans Saints received cash. Transaction records show Atlanta acquired Charles Wood from New Orleans for cash on September 14, 1967. The fairest hindsight test is the actual roster service and durable asset value created by each side compared with the cost surrendered.
Atlanta Falcons Return
For Atlanta Falcons, the acquired return was Charles Wood. Available season records do not show Wood producing a meaningful regular-season Falcons return, making the cash received by the Saints the clearer realized asset. That result drives a D+ grade. The assessment rests on demonstrated playing time, later asset conversion, or immediate consideration rather than assumed value. Because this is a minor transaction, the grade stays proportional to the limited stakes.
New Orleans Saints Return
New Orleans Saints came away with cash. The useful comparison is what the club ultimately retained from the deal, not the incoming name's apparent value on the transaction date. Regular-season snaps, a later pick, or certain cash value count when they materialized; the grade falls when the acquired piece produced little or nothing afterward. That record supports a C+ for this side.
Value in Hindsight
The separation between the teams is based on realized value and the scale of the cost. Available season records do not show Wood producing meaningful regular-season value for Atlanta, leaving the Saints' cash as the clearer return. A short-lived acquisition can still be worthwhile when the price is tiny, while a player who generates no regular-season contribution can leave the selling club ahead in an obscure deal. The available evidence is specific enough to make that comparison without overstating either side's gain.
Final Verdict
The final call is New Orleans Saints Win. Atlanta Falcons receives a D+, while New Orleans Saints receives a C+. Those grades reflect the verified terms, subsequent service or asset value, and the modest scale of the exchange.