Chicago received Riley Mattson and Fred Hageman in the…
Chicago received Riley Mattson and Fred Hageman in the four-player swap. Neither acquisition produced a comparable post-trade return to what Bob Jencks supplied Washington, leaving the Bears with the weaker realized side of an otherwise straightforward veteran exchange. That outcome supports a D+ grade for Chicago Bears within the final Washington Redskins Win verdict.
Chicago Bears Received
- player Riley Mattson
- player Fred Hageman
Washington Commanders Received
- player Rick Casares
- player Bob Jencks
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1965-05-30, Chicago Bears received Riley Mattson and Fred Hageman, while Washington Commanders received Rick Casares and Bob Jencks. 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.
Chicago Bears Return
Chicago received Riley Mattson and Fred Hageman in the four-player swap. Neither acquisition produced a comparable post-trade return to what Bob Jencks supplied Washington, leaving the Bears with the weaker realized side of an otherwise straightforward veteran exchange. That outcome supports a D+ grade for Chicago Bears within the final Washington Redskins Win verdict. The result is best measured by the contribution that followed the transaction, including playing time, starting value, and any draft asset that remained under the club's control.
Washington Commanders Return
Washington acquired Rick Casares and Bob Jencks. Jencks played all 14 games in 1965 and scored 59 points as the club's kicker, while Casares added veteran depth. That immediate and measurable contribution gave Washington the stronger return from the four-player deal. That outcome supports a B- grade for Washington Commanders within the final Washington Redskins Win verdict. This side is graded by the same standard: tangible production and retained value count more heavily than opportunity alone, especially when the original price was modest.
Value in Hindsight
The decisive point is the gap in realized value after the deal. One side turned its return into more useful starts, production, or durable roster value, while the other received a shorter or less productive outcome. The difference is meaningful enough to support a winner without overstating the importance of a transaction that was often built around modest assets.
Final Verdict
The final call is Washington Redskins Win. Chicago Bears earns D+, and Washington Commanders earns B-. 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.