Green Bay received veteran tackle Harry Schuh late in the…
Green Bay received veteran tackle Harry Schuh late in the 1974 preseason and got immediate line help. Schuh appeared in all 14 regular-season games and started seven for the Packers, giving the club useful short-term value from a modest acquisition. That playing time comfortably exceeded the return generated by the late draft choice Green Bay surrendered, supporting a B grade for the Packers.
Green Bay Packers Received
- player Harry Schuh
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 1975 sixth round pick (#140-Darius McCarthy)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1974-08-28, Green Bay Packers received Harry Schuh, while Los Angeles Rams received 1975 sixth round pick (#140-Darius McCarthy). The deal can be judged by the value each franchise actually controlled after the exchange: direct playing time, useful roster service, and clearly documented movement of any draft choice. Those later results provide the basis for comparing the two returns.
Green Bay Packers Return
Green Bay received veteran tackle Harry Schuh late in the 1974 preseason and got immediate line help. Schuh appeared in all 14 regular-season games and started seven for the Packers, giving the club useful short-term value from a modest acquisition. That playing time comfortably exceeded the return generated by the late draft choice Green Bay surrendered, supporting a B grade for the Packers. The grade reflects the actual usefulness of that return rather than the reputation or theoretical value attached to the asset on the day of the deal.
Los Angeles Rams Return
Los Angeles received the 1975 sixth-round pick used on Darius McCarthy in exchange for Harry Schuh. The pick did not turn into comparable NFL production for the Rams, while Schuh stepped directly into Green Bay's lineup and started seven games in 1974. The Rams recovered a draft asset, but its realized football value was limited, supporting a D+ grade for Los Angeles. The same standard applies to this side: tangible playing value and clearly retained draft capital matter more than an eventual selection made by a different franchise.
Value in Hindsight
Schuh's stay in Green Bay was not long enough to make the deal a major franchise event, but the Packers did receive exactly the kind of immediate veteran usefulness that a late-round price can justify. The Rams' sixth-round return never produced a comparable on-field payoff. In hindsight, the difference is meaningful without overstating the scale of the trade.
Final Verdict
The final call is Green Bay Packers Win. Green Bay Packers earns B, and Los Angeles Rams earns D+. Those grades reflect the supported package and the relative football value each side realized, while keeping later draft movement in the proper franchise context.