The Jets sent veteran center Mike Hudock to Kansas City and…

A Straight Player Swap

Kansas City and New York exchanged veterans on June 30, 1967. The Chiefs received center Mike Hudock, an original Titan who had spent years in New York before playing for Miami in 1966. The Jets received defensive back Solomon Brannan, who had been part of Kansas City's roster during the previous two seasons and the Chiefs' 1966 championship run.

Hudock in Kansas City

Hudock did make the Chiefs' 1967 roster, so the deal was not empty value for Kansas City. His contribution was limited to four regular-season appearances, however. For an experienced center, that amounted to depth rather than a major lineup solution. His professional career ended after that season, leaving the Chiefs with only a short return from the swap.

Brannan in New York

Brannan produced the more substantial one-year contribution. He appeared in 12 games for the Jets, made one start, recovered two fumbles and handled nine kickoff returns for 204 yards. New York did not keep him beyond the season because Cincinnati selected him in the 1968 expansion draft, but the Jets still received meaningful defensive and special-teams use.

Comparing the Short Tenures

Neither player became a long-term fixture with his new club. The difference is volume and role: Brannan appeared three times as often, contributed on returns and recovered two fumbles. Hudock's four games provided less impact.

Final Verdict

New York Jets Win. The Jets earn a C-plus for getting a useful season from Brannan, while Kansas City receives a C-minus for Hudock's limited four-game stint. It was a small transaction, but New York realized the stronger one-year return.

Solomon Brannan played a much larger 1967 role for New York than Mike Hudock did for Kansas City, giving the Jets one useful season of defensive and return value while the Chiefs received only four games.