Oakland acquired John Roderick from Miami for the 1969…
Oakland acquired John Roderick from Miami for the 1969 fifth-round choice that became No. 128 Karl Kremser. Roderick appeared in 11 games for the Raiders but did not record a reception, limiting the direct payoff from the deal. Miami converted the selection into its primary kicker in 1969, giving the Dolphins the more useful and measurable return from the transaction.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- player John Roderick
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 1969 fifth round pick (#128-Karl Kremser)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1968-08-21, Oakland Raiders received John Roderick, while Miami Dolphins received 1969 fifth round pick (#128-Karl Kremser). The trade is judged by the football value each club actually realized from the assets it controlled after the exchange. When a draft choice cannot be tied confidently to a later selection, the asset remains described at the level the historical evidence supports.
Oakland Raiders Return
Oakland acquired John Roderick from Miami for the 1969 fifth-round choice that became No. 128 Karl Kremser. Roderick appeared in 11 games for the Raiders but did not record a reception, limiting the direct payoff from the deal. Miami converted the selection into its primary kicker in 1969, giving the Dolphins the more useful and measurable return from the transaction.
Miami Dolphins Return
Miami sent John Roderick to Oakland and received the 1969 fifth-round pick used on No. 128 Karl Kremser. Kremser became the Dolphins' primary kicker in 1969 and made 13 field goals, while Roderick's 11 Raiders appearances produced no receptions. That difference in actual contribution gives Miami the clear edge without overstating the importance of a relatively modest exchange.
Value in Hindsight
Kremser's 1969 kicking role gives Miami a concrete payoff from the fifth-round selection. Oakland did get Roderick onto the field for 11 games, but he did not record a reception and therefore supplied little offensive production. The original stakes were small, which is why Miami lands at B- rather than a premium grade. Still, a primary kicker who made 13 field goals represents clearly more realized value than a receiver who appeared but did not produce statistically for the Raiders.
Final Verdict
The final call is Miami Dolphins Win. Oakland Raiders earns C-, and Miami Dolphins earns B-. Those grades reflect the supported package, the documented post-trade production, and the relative football value each side ultimately realized from this exchange.