Kansas City sent cornerback Nate Allen to San Francisco for…
Kansas City sent cornerback Nate Allen to San Francisco for veteran lineman Randy Beisler and a 1976 third-round pick. Beisler's Chiefs contribution was cut short by a neck injury, but Kansas City used No. 63 on Keith Simons, who started 12 games over two Chiefs seasons. Allen played all 14 games for the 49ers in 1975 with three starts and a pick-six. The extra draft return gives Kansas City a narrow edge.
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- player Randy Beisler
- pick 1976 third round pick (#63-Keith Simons)
San Francisco 49ers Received
- player Nate Allen (S.)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Kansas City traded defensive back Nate Allen to San Francisco in September 1975 and received offensive lineman Randy Beisler plus a 1976 third-round choice. San Francisco's 1976 media guide identifies Allen as arriving for Beisler and a draft choice, while Kansas City records trace the selection to No. 63 and defensive tackle Keith Simons.
What San Francisco Received
Allen gave the 49ers immediate secondary depth. He played all 14 games in 1975, started three at right cornerback when Bruce Taylor was unavailable, and returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown. That is useful production from the veteran side of the deal. His value to San Francisco, however, was concentrated rather than long-term.
What Kansas City Received
Beisler opened 1975 in the Chiefs lineup but suffered a neck injury that ended his season, limiting the direct veteran payoff. The future pick rescued the return. Kansas City selected Simons at No. 63 in 1976. Simons started all six games he played as a rookie before a knee injury and then appeared in all 14 games in 1977 with six more starts. He ultimately played 49 NFL games.
Why Kansas City Gets the Edge
Allen's 1975 contribution was real and keeps San Francisco's grade respectable. Kansas City nevertheless received two opportunities for one outgoing defensive back, and the draft choice produced a young lineman who made 12 starts for the Chiefs. Even with injuries affecting both Beisler and Simons, the combined realized value narrowly exceeds one season of Allen's 49ers work.
Final Verdict
Kansas City receives a B- and San Francisco a C+. The difference is modest, not overwhelming. Allen helped immediately, but the Chiefs' extra third-round asset became a legitimate contributor and gives Kansas City the better total return.