Seattle received the 1979 seventh-round choice used on Larry…
Seattle received the 1979 seventh-round choice used on Larry Polowski and a 1980 fifth-round selection that became Daniel Jacobs. Neither return approached the sustained NFL contribution Washington received from Rich Milot. The C grade reflects a real two-pick package that produced modest value, leaving Seattle on the lighter side of a trade Washington ultimately won.
Seattle Seahawks Received
- pick 1979 seventh round pick (#169-Larry Polowski)
- pick 1980 fifth round pick (#132-Daniel Jacobs)
Washington Commanders Received
- player Don Testerman
- pick 1979 seventh round pick (#182-Rich Milot)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1979-03-30, Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders completed this exchange. Seattle Seahawks received 1979 seventh round pick (#169-Larry Polowski); 1980 fifth round pick (#132-Daniel Jacobs), while Washington Commanders received Don Testerman; 1979 seventh round pick (#182-Rich Milot). Historical team, player, and draft records support the compensation and provide enough career context to compare what each side actually gained.
Seattle Seahawks Return
Seattle received the 1979 seventh-round choice used on Larry Polowski and a 1980 fifth-round selection that became Daniel Jacobs. Neither return approached the sustained NFL contribution Washington received from Rich Milot. The C grade reflects a real two-pick package that produced modest value, leaving Seattle on the lighter side of a trade Washington ultimately won.
Washington Commanders Return
Washington acquired Don Testerman and the 1979 seventh-round pick used on Rich Milot. Milot became a nine-year Washington linebacker and started ninety-one games, giving the club substantial realized value from the deal. The A grade reflects that long-term starting contribution, which decisively outweighed Seattle's two draft selections and supports a Washington Commanders Win verdict.
Value in Hindsight
Rich Milot is the separator. Washington turned one part of its return into a nine-year linebacker who started ninety-one games, while Seattle's two selections produced far less durable value. Don Testerman added another piece to Washington's side, making the overall return clearly stronger for the Commanders.
Final Verdict
The final call is Washington Commanders Win. Seattle Seahawks earns a C, and Washington Commanders earns a A. 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.