Atlanta Falcons received 1968 sixth round pick (#147-Joe…
Atlanta Falcons received 1968 sixth round pick (#147-Joe Wynns). Atlanta received the No. 147 choice used on Joe Wynns, who did not establish an NFL playing career. Pittsburgh's edge is modest because Compton was not a major long-term piece, but Atlanta's pick produced essentially no pro return. That outcome supports a D+ grade for Atlanta Falcons.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- pick 1968 sixth round pick (#147-Joe Wynns)
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
The available historical record carries 1968-01-01 as an approximate date for this exchange. Atlanta Falcons received 1968 sixth round pick (#147-Joe Wynns), while Pittsburgh Steelers received Richard Compton / Dick Compton. Team, player, draft, and transaction sources support the direct package and provide enough career context to compare the football value that followed. The evaluation centers on what each club actually obtained and how those assets performed afterward.
Atlanta Falcons Return
Atlanta Falcons received 1968 sixth round pick (#147-Joe Wynns). Atlanta received the No. 147 choice used on Joe Wynns, who did not establish an NFL playing career. Pittsburgh's edge is modest because Compton was not a major long-term piece, but Atlanta's pick produced essentially no pro return. That outcome supports a D+ grade for Atlanta Falcons. The grade reflects the practical return created for this franchise rather than simply the name eventually attached to a pick after later movement.
Pittsburgh Steelers Return
Pittsburgh Steelers received Richard Compton / Dick Compton. Pittsburgh received Dick Compton, giving the Steelers the only realized veteran asset in a deal where neither side generated major long-term value. Pittsburgh's edge is modest because Compton was not a major long-term piece, but Atlanta's pick produced essentially no pro return. That outcome supports a C+ grade for Pittsburgh Steelers. That side is judged on the value it actually controlled after the trade, including any documented playing time or clearly traceable draft return.
Value in Hindsight
Pittsburgh's edge is modest because Compton was not a major long-term piece, but Atlanta's pick produced essentially no pro return. The comparison gives the most weight to regular-season contribution, starting value, and clearly documented use of acquired draft capital. Later selections by another holder are useful for tracing a pick, but they are not treated as on-field production for a team that had already moved the asset.
Final Verdict
The final call is Pittsburgh Steelers Win. Atlanta Falcons earns a D+, and Pittsburgh Steelers earns a C+. Those grades match the supported direct package and the relative football value each side ultimately realized, without overstating a minor exchange or assigning another club's later player outcome to the wrong team.