Atlanta Falcons received Steve Duich, while Green Bay Packers…
Atlanta Falcons received Steve Duich, while Green Bay Packers received Wade Traynham. Steve Duich eventually appeared in NFL games as an offensive lineman after Atlanta acquired him. That gave the Falcons at least some realized player value from the swap. In hindsight, that direct return supports a C+ grade for Atlanta Falcons. The grade reflects realized football value from this exchange rather than reputation alone.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- player Steve Duich
Green Bay Packers Received
- player Wade Traynham
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1968-07-30, Atlanta Falcons received Steve Duich, while Green Bay Packers received Wade Traynham. The deal was limited in scale, so the evaluation turns on the direct football value each club actually received. The supported package is treated as the complete exchange, and the grades stay proportional to what this transaction produced.
Atlanta Falcons Return
Atlanta Falcons received Steve Duich, while Green Bay Packers received Wade Traynham. Steve Duich eventually appeared in NFL games as an offensive lineman after Atlanta acquired him. That gave the Falcons at least some realized player value from the swap. In hindsight, that direct return supports a C+ grade for Atlanta Falcons. The grade reflects realized football value from this exchange rather than reputation alone.
Green Bay Packers Return
Green Bay Packers received Wade Traynham, while Atlanta Falcons received Steve Duich. Wade Traynham was released by Green Bay before the regular season. The Packers therefore received no regular-season contribution from their side of the exchange. In hindsight, that direct return supports a D grade for Green Bay Packers. The grade reflects realized football value from this exchange rather than reputation alone.
Value in Hindsight
Atlanta wins on a simple availability comparison. Duich eventually produced NFL game appearances, while Traynham never reached the regular season with Green Bay. The return was still modest, so Atlanta's grade remains limited, but the Falcons clearly realized more football value than the Packers from this one-for-one deal. Because this was a relatively small exchange, the grade gap is kept in proportion to the actual difference in outcomes rather than the size of the names involved.
Final Verdict
The final judgment is Atlanta Falcons Win. Atlanta Falcons receives C+, while Green Bay Packers receives D. The verdict follows the strongest supported comparison of what each side directly obtained. A modest deal can still produce a winner, but the grades remain scaled to the transaction's limited size and realized impact.