NFL Trade Verdict
Tennessee Titans Win
The Las Vegas Raiders acquired Dan Pastorini from the Houston Oilers, whose franchise is now the Tennessee Titans, for Ken Stabler. Houston received the decisive long-term value: Stabler immediately stabilized the offense and helped the Oilers remain a contender, while Pastorini's Raiders tenure ended after five starts and a broken leg.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- player Dan Pastorini
Tennessee Titans Received
- player Ken Stabler
Trade Analysis
Houston converted Dan Pastorini into Ken Stabler, a former league MVP and established championship quarterback. Pastorini started only five games for Oakland before injury, while Stabler started 28 games across two seasons for Houston. That sharp difference in realized value supports the Tennessee Titans A+ and Las Vegas Raiders F grades.