The Cardinals received Philadelphia's 1970 sixth-round pick,…
The Cardinals received Philadelphia's 1970 sixth-round pick, No. 137, which became James Manuel, after sending defensive back Curtiss Gentry to the Eagles. Manuel never appeared in an NFL game, so St. Louis did not turn the selection into meaningful on-field value. The club retained draft capital, but the realized result supports a C- grade and leaves the Cardinals behind Philadelphia.
Arizona Cardinals Received
- pick 1970 sixth round pick (#137-James Manuel)
Philadelphia Eagles Received
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1969-08-13, Arizona Cardinals received 1970 sixth round pick (#137-James Manuel), while Philadelphia Eagles received Curtiss Gentry / Curtis Gentry / Curt Gentry. The supported package gives both clubs a clear return to evaluate, so the outcome can be judged by the football value each franchise actually realized after the exchange.
Arizona Cardinals Return
The Cardinals received Philadelphia's 1970 sixth-round pick, No. 137, which became James Manuel, after sending defensive back Curtiss Gentry to the Eagles. Manuel never appeared in an NFL game, so St. Louis did not turn the selection into meaningful on-field value. The club retained draft capital, but the realized result supports a C- grade and leaves the Cardinals behind Philadelphia. The grade reflects the practical value created for the franchise rather than the asset's label or perceived value on the day of the trade.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
Philadelphia acquired veteran defensive back Curtiss Gentry from the Cardinals for a 1970 sixth-round choice. Gentry represented a usable roster addition, while the pick the Eagles surrendered became James Manuel, who never appeared in an NFL game. That modest but tangible advantage supports a C+ grade and keeps the Eagles as the winner of this low-stakes 1969 transaction. The same standard applies here: actual playing contribution and clearly retained draft value matter more than theoretical upside that never materialized.
Value in Hindsight
The historical chain matters because Gentry had moved from Chicago to St. Louis earlier that summer before this separate Philadelphia deal. Once the transactions are kept distinct, the comparison is simple: Philadelphia received a usable veteran, while the Cardinals' sixth-round selection produced no NFL appearance. That creates a modest Eagles edge.
Final Verdict
The final call is Philadelphia Eagles Win. Arizona Cardinals earns C-, and Philadelphia Eagles earns C+. Those grades reflect the supported package and the relative football value each side realized while keeping the scale of the transaction in proper context.