Atlanta Falcons received rights to Bret Clark from Las Vegas…

The Exchange

On 1986-04-29, Atlanta Falcons received rights to Bret Clark, while Las Vegas Raiders received 1986 fourth round pick (#85-Mike Wise). The exchange is judged by the regular-season service, draft value, and durability each club actually obtained from those incoming assets. The relatively modest stakes matter when setting the grades, but the comparison still rewards the side that converted its return into more useful football value. Atlanta Falcons Return Bret Clark started 28 of 29 games for Atlanta and recorded nine interceptions, turning the acquired rights into substantial multi-year secondary value. The B grade reflects the length and quality of that contribution relative to what Atlanta Falcons surrendered. It does not require a star-level outcome; it measures whether the incoming asset created dependable value for the club that controlled it. Las Vegas Raiders Return Mike Wise played 50 Raiders games with 27 starts, 9.5 sacks, and four fumble recoveries, giving the Raiders a similarly meaningful defensive return. The B grade applies the same standard to Las Vegas Raiders, emphasizing actual games, starts, production, or retained draft value rather than hypothetical upside. That keeps both sides of the exchange on the same scale. Value in Hindsight The comparison favors the return that became more useful and lasted longer, while giving appropriate credit when both clubs received real contributions. Atlanta acquired Bret Clark's rights while the Raiders used the fourth-round choice on Mike Wise. Clark started 28 of 29 Falcons games and intercepted nine passes. Wise played 50 Raiders games with 27 starts, 9.5 sacks, and four fumble recoveries. Both clubs converted modest assets into legitimate multi-year starters, making an even verdict better supported than declaring a clear winner. The hindsight call remains proportional to a minor transaction: useful depth, a productive late-round selection, or a short starting stint can matter without being treated like a franchise-changing move. Final Verdict The final call is Even Trade. Atlanta Falcons earns B, and Las Vegas Raiders earns B. Those grades reflect the documented package, the service or draft value that followed, and the relative durability of each club's return. The result stays focused on what the teams actually received from this transaction rather than on unrelated later events.