Green Bay sent quarterback Lamar McHan to Baltimore for the…
Green Bay sent quarterback Lamar McHan to Baltimore for the Colts' 1962 fifth-round selection, No. 65 overall, which became Chuck Morris. Packers draft histories tie that pick directly to McHan; the additional 1964 third-rounder previously attached to the deal is not supported by the stronger team materials. McHan served as Johnny Unitas' backup for parts of three seasons, while Morris never played a regular-season NFL game for Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 1962 fifth round pick (#65-Chuck Morris)
Indianapolis Colts Received
- player Lamar McHan
Trade Analysis
What the Trade Did
Green Bay traded quarterback Lamar McHan to Baltimore in March 1961 for the Colts' fifth-round choice in the 1962 NFL draft. Packers materials identify that selection as No. 65 overall, used on Mississippi back Chuck Morris. That is the complete supported draft return. The extra 1964 third-round pick previously attached to this exchange belongs outside the deal because stronger team histories do not connect it to McHan.
Why Baltimore Got Modest Depth
McHan arrived to back up Johnny Unitas, so the Colts never expected him to become the centerpiece of the offense. He appeared in seven games in 1961, ten in 1962, and one in 1963. His best stretch came in 1962, when he completed 10 of 20 passes for 278 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. The workload was small, but Baltimore did receive usable quarterback depth for several seasons.
What Green Bay Received
The Packers used the acquired fifth-rounder on Morris. He signed with Green Bay in 1963 but was released before the regular season and never played an NFL game for the Packers. That means the draft asset failed to generate on-field value for Green Bay. The transaction still made roster sense because McHan was expendable behind Bart Starr, but the resulting selection did not turn into a contributor.
Final Verdict
Baltimore wins narrowly, earning a C+ for obtaining several seasons of backup quarterback service at a low draft cost. Green Bay receives a D+ because the fifth-round pick produced no regular-season Packers games. The gap is modest rather than dramatic, but once the unsupported extra pick is removed, McHan's actual playing time gives the Colts the stronger realized return.