Detroit Lions received 1964 third round pick (#30-Pat Batten)…

The Exchange

On 1963-08-14, Philadelphia acquired Dave Lloyd and Dick Mills, while Detroit received the 1964 third-round pick used on Pat Batten. The result is best measured through the service each club actually received afterward, including games, starts, production and draft value that can be connected directly to the exchanged assets. That approach keeps a smaller transaction proportional to what it ultimately produced. Detroit Lions Return Batten played only three games for Detroit and did not start. The third-round return therefore produced very little direct Lions value. The D grade reflects that outcome against the price Detroit Lions surrendered. Longer tenure, starting work and productive downstream draft use raise the return, while brief service or little direct contribution keeps the grade lower. Philadelphia Eagles Return Lloyd became an eight-season Eagles linebacker, appearing in 105 games with 97 starts and earning a Pro Bowl selection in 1969. His sustained starting role alone made Philadelphia's return highly successful. The A+ grade applies the same standard to Philadelphia Eagles. The focus stays on value tied to this transaction rather than later accomplishments that cannot be connected confidently to the assets exchanged here. Value in Hindsight The comparison is heavily tilted by Lloyd's long tenure. Detroit's selected player barely appeared, while Philadelphia received nearly 100 starts and Pro Bowl-level value from one of its acquired players. The comparison remains centered on duration, starts, production and useful draft outcomes. A modest trade does not need a dramatic grade spread unless the documented returns clearly moved in opposite directions. Final Verdict The final call is Philadelphia Eagles Win. Detroit Lions receives D, and Philadelphia Eagles receives A+. The decision follows the contribution each side received and the downstream value that remained connected to the original package. Those grades keep the result grounded in realized football value and appropriately scaled to the size of the deal.