Atlanta Falcons received Gail Cogdill and 1970 sixth round…
Atlanta Falcons received Gail Cogdill and 1970 sixth round pick (selection not identified) in the 1969-07-28 exchange involving Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts. Cogdill became a regular part of Atlanta's passing game across the 1969 and 1970 seasons, giving the Falcons a useful veteran receiver beyond the immediate transaction. That realized return supports a B- grade for Atlanta Falcons. The overall verdict is Atlanta Falcons Win, with the grade based on direct value created from this transaction.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- player Gail Cogdill
- pick 1970 sixth round pick (selection not identified)
Indianapolis Colts Received
- player Perry Lee Dunn
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Atlanta received veteran receiver Gail Cogdill and a 1970 sixth-round choice, while Baltimore received running back Perry Lee Dunn. The deal is judged by the value each club directly realized from the assets it controlled, without assigning later production to a team after an asset had moved elsewhere.
Atlanta Falcons Return
Cogdill became a regular part of Atlanta's passing game across the 1969 and 1970 seasons, giving the Falcons a useful veteran receiver beyond the immediate transaction. The B- grade reflects that direct outcome in proportion to the cost and scale of the transaction. A minor trade does not need to create a star to be useful, but sustained starts, dependable role value, or retained draft capital matter more than name recognition alone.
Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts Return
Dunn appeared in only five games for Baltimore in 1969 and did not provide a lasting Colts return from the deal. The D+ grade reflects that direct outcome in proportion to the cost and scale of the transaction. A minor trade does not need to create a star to be useful, but sustained starts, dependable role value, or retained draft capital matter more than name recognition alone.
Value in Hindsight
Atlanta obtained the longer and more useful direct return, while Baltimore received only a brief contribution from Dunn. The sixth-round choice adds a little extra value to the Falcons' side even though the eventual selection is not identified. The comparison stays proportional to the size of the exchange and focuses on what each organization actually received while it controlled the acquired player or pick.
Final Verdict
Atlanta earns the win because Cogdill supplied meaningful multi-season value and the Colts' return was short-lived. Final grades: Atlanta Falcons B-, Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts D+. The final verdict is Atlanta Falcons Win.