New Orleans Saints received Jim Ninowski from Washington,…
New Orleans Saints received Jim Ninowski from Washington, giving up Randy Schultz; 1970 fifth round pick (#114-Manny Sistrunk). New Orleans received quarterback Jim Ninowski. The Saints added an experienced player, but the return did not outweigh Washington's combined player-and-pick package, leaving New Orleans at C+. That return supports a C+ grade for New Orleans Saints. The final verdict is Washington Redskins Win.
New Orleans Saints Received
- player Jim Ninowski
Washington Commanders Received
- player Randy Schultz
- pick 1970 fifth round pick (#114- Manny Sistrunk )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
New Orleans sent Randy Schultz and a draft choice to Washington for Jim Ninowski in July 1969. A Saints media guide supports the exchange, and draft-trade history ties the selection to 1970 No. 114 Manny Sistrunk. The useful hindsight question is therefore narrow: what value did each club receive from the documented assets, and how much weight should be placed on the parts of the return that can be followed with confidence?
New Orleans Saints Return
New Orleans received quarterback Jim Ninowski. The Saints added an experienced player, but the return did not outweigh Washington's combined player-and-pick package, leaving New Orleans at C+. The grade stays proportional to the size of the deal. This was not a transaction that should be inflated by unrelated later roster moves, so the evaluation centers on the player service or draft value that flowed directly from the exchange.
Washington Return
Washington received Randy Schultz plus the fifth-round choice that became Manny Sistrunk. Two assets for one veteran gave Washington the better overall position, supporting a B-. The same standard applies on this side: credit only what can reasonably be tied to the incoming assets, and do not manufacture extra value from an uncertain downstream path. That keeps the comparison grounded in the actual exchange rather than in broader team history.
Value in Hindsight
This was a relatively modest transaction, so the grade spread should reflect the scale of the assets. Veteran-for-veteran swaps, late-round choices, and cash considerations can matter without becoming franchise-changing events. When a later pick identity is known, it helps clarify the result; when one detail remains uncertain, the judgment should stop at the strongest supported description instead of pretending the record is more precise than it is.
Final Verdict
The final call is Washington Redskins Win. New Orleans Saints receives C+, while Washington receives B-. Those grades reflect the direct football value of the package and the quality of the traceable outcome. Where the returns are close, the marks stay close; where one side clearly turned its asset into more useful value, the separation is larger without overstating the importance of a smaller trade.