Las Vegas Raiders received Dick Wood (a). Oakland acquired…
Las Vegas Raiders received Dick Wood (a). Oakland acquired Dick Wood and used him throughout the 1965 season, when he appeared in all 14 games and made three starts. Wood supplied tangible one-season quarterback depth and starts, while the Jets' draft return produced no comparable playing value. That outcome supports a B- grade for Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- player Dick Wood (a)
New York Jets Received
- pick 1966 sixth round pick (#48-Dick Lemay)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1965-07-03, Las Vegas Raiders received Dick Wood (a), while New York Jets received 1966 sixth round pick (#48-Dick Lemay). Historical team, player, draft, and transaction sources support the direct package and provide enough career context to compare the football value that followed. The evaluation centers on what each club actually obtained from the exchange and how those assets performed or were converted afterward.
Las Vegas Raiders Return
Las Vegas Raiders received Dick Wood (a). Oakland acquired Dick Wood and used him throughout the 1965 season, when he appeared in all 14 games and made three starts. Wood supplied tangible one-season quarterback depth and starts, while the Jets' draft return produced no comparable playing value. That outcome supports a B- grade for Las Vegas Raiders. The grade reflects the practical return created for this franchise rather than simply the name eventually attached to a pick after later movement.
New York Jets Return
New York Jets received 1966 sixth round pick (#48-Dick Lemay). New York received the 1966 sixth-round choice used on Dick Lemay, who did not produce an AFL or NFL playing career for the Jets. Wood supplied tangible one-season quarterback depth and starts, while the Jets' draft return produced no comparable playing value. That outcome supports a D grade for New York Jets. That side is judged on the value it actually controlled after the trade, including any documented playing time or clearly traceable draft return.
Value in Hindsight
Wood supplied tangible one-season quarterback depth and starts, while the Jets' draft return produced no comparable playing value. The comparison gives the most weight to regular-season contribution, starting value, and clearly documented use of acquired draft capital. Later selections by another holder are useful for tracing a pick, but they are not treated as on-field production for a team that had already moved the asset.
Final Verdict
The final call is Las Vegas Raiders Win. Las Vegas Raiders earns a B-, and New York Jets earns a D. Those grades match the supported direct package and the relative football value each side ultimately realized, without overstating a minor exchange or assigning another club's later player outcome to the wrong team.