The Colts sold Lloyd Edwards and William West to Oakland for…
The Colts sold Lloyd Edwards and William West to Oakland for cash. Indianapolis did not receive a player or draft asset, but the cash return was the full consideration in a modest transaction involving two players who did not become meaningful long-term contributors for the Raiders. That outcome supports a C grade for Indianapolis Colts within the final Even Trade verdict.
Indianapolis Colts Received
- other cash
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- player Lloyd Edwards
- player William West
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1972-08-05, Indianapolis Colts received cash, while Las Vegas Raiders received Lloyd Edwards and William West. The package is supported well enough to judge the deal by what each side actually obtained afterward. The original stakes varied from cash and late picks to veteran players, so the grades emphasize realized football value rather than the size or reputation of the assets at the moment of the exchange.
Indianapolis Colts Return
The Colts sold Lloyd Edwards and William West to Oakland for cash. Indianapolis did not receive a player or draft asset, but the cash return was the full consideration in a modest transaction involving two players who did not become meaningful long-term contributors for the Raiders. That outcome supports a C grade for Indianapolis Colts within the final Even Trade verdict.
Oakland Raiders Return
Oakland acquired Lloyd Edwards and William West for cash. The two-player return was legitimate, but neither player developed into a meaningful long-term Raiders contributor. With little sustained football value produced on either side, the exchange fits an even and conservative grade. That outcome supports a C grade for Las Vegas Raiders within the final Even Trade verdict.
Value in Hindsight
Neither side created enough separation to justify forcing a winner. Both clubs received something defensible from the exchange, and the later outcomes remain close enough that the difference between C and C is modest. The balanced result reflects the scale of the deal and the football value that actually followed.
Final Verdict
The final call is Even Trade. Indianapolis Colts earns C, and Las Vegas Raiders earns C. Those grades reflect the supported package and the relative football value each franchise realized after the exchange, while keeping the scale of the transaction in proper historical context.