NFL Trade Verdict
Vikings Win
Minnesota brought Tarkenton back and immediately stabilized the offense for the franchise’s Super Bowl-window years.
Minnesota Vikings Received
- player Fran Tarkenton
New York Giants Received
- player Norm Snead
- player Bob Grim
- player Vince Clements / Vin Clements
- pick 1972 first round pick (#24-Larry Jacobson)
- pick 1973 second round pick (#40- Brad Van Pelt )
Trade Summary
Minnesota brought Tarkenton back and immediately stabilized the offense for the franchise’s Super Bowl-window years.
Trade Analysis
Minnesota brought Tarkenton back and immediately stabilized the offense for the franchise’s Super Bowl-window years. The Giants received a large package, but Minnesota clearly captured the high-impact side of the deal.