Atlanta Falcons received Jim Purnell and Rudy Redmond.…
Atlanta Falcons received Jim Purnell and Rudy Redmond. Atlanta received Jim Purnell and rookie Rudy Redmond. Redmond became a multi-year starter, while Purnell was later moved in a way that created additional asset value. Its A- grade reflects the value of that return relative to what Chicago Bears received.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- player Jim Purnell
- player Rudy Redmond
Chicago Bears Received
- player Ray Ogden
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1969-07-03, Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears completed a minor transaction in which Atlanta Falcons received Jim Purnell and Rudy Redmond and Chicago Bears received Ray Ogden. The cited team, league, and historical records line up on the essential participants and compensation. That gives the exchange a stable foundation for a hindsight judgment based on what the acquired assets actually became rather than on the reputation of either club at the time.
Atlanta Falcons Return
Atlanta Falcons received Jim Purnell and Rudy Redmond. Atlanta received Jim Purnell and rookie Rudy Redmond. Redmond became a multi-year starter, while Purnell was later moved in a way that created additional asset value. Its A- grade reflects the value of that return relative to what Chicago Bears received.
Chicago Bears Return
Chicago Bears received Ray Ogden. Chicago received Ray Ogden, but the Bears did not realize a comparable long-term return from their side of the exchange. Its C grade reflects the value of that return relative to what Atlanta Falcons received. The grade remains tied to documented value for the acquiring club, without assigning credit for unresolved or hypothetical downstream consideration.
Value in Hindsight
Atlanta stacked multiple layers of useful value from the package, most notably Redmond's starting tenure. That sustained return supports a strong Falcons win rather than a narrow grade difference. The result is therefore driven by realized football value, durability, and the downstream meaning of the assets rather than by the nominal size of the package. That keeps the grading anchored to the actual consequences of this specific trade and avoids overstating a minor move simply because one name or draft slot became more recognizable later.
Final Verdict
The final call is Atlanta Falcons Win. Atlanta Falcons receives a A-, and Chicago Bears receives a C. Those grades fit the documented package and the separation visible in hindsight. The verdict reflects the degree of advantage supported by the historical outcome, with the margin kept appropriate to the size and significance of the transaction.