Atlanta acquired linebacker Guy Roberts from Houston in…
Atlanta acquired linebacker Guy Roberts from Houston in exchange for Dennis Havig on September 6, 1976. Roberts recorded an interception for the Falcons, while Havig gave the Oilers one season of reserve work. Neither side found major long-term value, but Atlanta received the slightly stronger on-field return and earns a narrow win after correcting Roberts' identity.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- player Guy Roberts
Tennessee Titans Received
- player Dennis Havig
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Atlanta acquired linebacker Guy Roberts from Houston on September 6, 1976, with Dennis Havig going to the Oilers in return. Historical player and team records identify Roberts as the Atlanta acquisition; an older entry had incorrectly labeled him as Greg Roberts. With the player identity clarified, the transaction is a simple veteran-for-veteran swap.
Atlanta Falcons Return
Atlanta acquired linebacker Guy Roberts from Houston in exchange for Dennis Havig on September 6, 1976. Roberts recorded an interception for the Falcons, while Havig gave the Oilers one season of reserve work. Neither side found major long-term value, but Atlanta received the slightly stronger on-field return and earns a narrow win after correcting Roberts' identity.
Houston Oilers Return
Houston sent Guy Roberts to Atlanta for Dennis Havig in the 1976 player-for-player swap. Havig provided one season of reserve service for the Oilers, while Roberts contributed to the Falcons and recorded an interception. The difference is small, but Atlanta received the more notable return, giving the Falcons a slight hindsight edge.
Value in Hindsight
The value gap here is intentionally small. Both clubs exchanged veteran players and received limited service, so neither side deserves an aggressive grade. Atlanta's advantage comes from the slightly stronger visible contribution from Roberts, including the interception, while Havig's Houston tenure remained mostly reserve work. Correctly identifying Roberts matters because a trade cannot be judged accurately if the wrong player is attached to it, but the football conclusion still stays modest. The Falcons did a little better, not dramatically better, and the grades should reflect that narrow separation.
Final Verdict
Atlanta earns the slight win. A C+ recognizes Roberts' modest contribution, while Houston's C- reflects a shorter, lower-impact return from Havig. The Falcons came out ahead, but this remained a minor exchange with limited long-term consequences.