On 1978-08-22, Atlanta Falcons received 1980 sixth round…
On 1978-08-22, Atlanta Falcons received 1980 sixth round pick, while Washington Commanders received Greg McCrary. The hindsight verdict is Atlanta Falcons Win, with Atlanta Falcons graded B and Washington Commanders graded D-. The evaluation follows the documented consideration and traceable football value, while leaving unresolved downstream pick identities out of the judgment.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- pick 1980 sixth round pick
Washington Commanders Received
- player Greg McCrary
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Washington acquired tight end Greg McCrary from Atlanta in August 1978 for a 1980 sixth-round draft pick. The round is supportable, while a conflicting attempt to identify the pick as a fifth-round No. 137 selection is not. The evaluation therefore credits Atlanta with a sixth-round asset and measures Washington's side through McCrary's extremely brief stay.
Atlanta Falcons Return
On 1978-08-22, Atlanta Falcons received 1980 sixth round pick, while Washington Commanders received Greg McCrary. The hindsight verdict is Atlanta Falcons Win, with Atlanta Falcons graded B and Washington Commanders graded D-. The evaluation follows the documented consideration and traceable football value, while leaving unresolved downstream pick identities out of the judgment.
Washington Return
On 1978-08-22, Washington Commanders received Greg McCrary, while Atlanta Falcons received 1980 sixth round pick. The hindsight verdict is Atlanta Falcons Win, with Washington Commanders graded D- and Atlanta Falcons graded B. The evaluation follows the documented consideration and traceable football value, while leaving unresolved downstream pick identities out of the judgment.
Value in Hindsight
The lopsided part of this deal is not a spectacular Atlanta payoff; it is Washington's lack of one. The Falcons secured a sixth-round asset, while Washington quickly moved on from the acquired player. Because the exact selection outcome remains unresolved, Atlanta should not receive credit for a specific later player. It still comfortably wins the direct exchange.
Final Verdict
Atlanta wins, B to D-. The Falcons obtained legitimate future draft capital, and Washington received virtually no durable return before waiving McCrary. Removing the unsupported fifth-round/No. 137 parenthetical makes the record cleaner without changing the basic hindsight conclusion: Atlanta realized the superior value.