Green Bay acquired defensive back Dave Mason, who appeared in…
Green Bay acquired defensive back Dave Mason, who appeared in twelve games for the Packers in 1974. The conditional 1975 tenth-round payment was later voided because the trade conditions were not fulfilled, meaning Green Bay obtained Mason without ultimately conveying that selection. The B grade reflects useful short-term value at effectively no completed draft cost.
Green Bay Packers Received
- player Dave Mason
New England Patriots Received
- pick conditional 1975 tenth round pick (not conveyed)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1974-09-04, Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots completed this exchange. Green Bay Packers received Dave Mason, while New England Patriots received conditional 1975 tenth round pick (not conveyed). Historical team, player, and draft records support the compensation and provide enough career context to compare what each side actually gained.
Green Bay Packers Return
Green Bay acquired defensive back Dave Mason, who appeared in twelve games for the Packers in 1974. The conditional 1975 tenth-round payment was later voided because the trade conditions were not fulfilled, meaning Green Bay obtained Mason without ultimately conveying that selection. The B grade reflects useful short-term value at effectively no completed draft cost.
New England Patriots Return
New England agreed to receive a conditional 1975 tenth-round selection, but Green Bay's historical record states that the payment was voided when the conditions were not met. With no pick ultimately conveyed, the Patriots realized essentially no football return from Mason's departure. The D grade reflects that outcome and supports a Green Bay Packers Win verdict.
Value in Hindsight
The unusual condition matters in hindsight: Green Bay received twelve games from Dave Mason while the promised tenth-round payment was never conveyed. New England therefore lost the player without realizing the draft return contemplated by the deal. That imbalance gives Green Bay the stronger outcome despite Mason's brief Packers tenure.
Final Verdict
The final call is Green Bay Packers Win. Green Bay Packers earns a B, and New England Patriots earns a D. Those grades weigh the supported compensation, the quality and duration of the resulting contributions, and the practical football value each club ultimately realized from the exchange.