On 1971-03-31, Los Angeles Rams received 1973 fifth-round…
On 1971-03-31, Los Angeles Rams received 1973 fifth-round draft pick, while Washington Commanders received Tommy Mason. The hindsight verdict is Washington Redskins Win, with Los Angeles Rams graded C+ and Washington Commanders graded B. The evaluation credits only the consideration that can be traced confidently and keeps uncertain pick details out of the final judgment.
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 1973 fifth-round draft pick
Washington Commanders Received
- player Tommy Mason
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Washington acquired Tommy Mason from the Los Angeles Rams on March 31, 1971 for a 1973 fifth-round draft choice. Historical draft accounting supports the year and round, but the exact linkage to No. 129 Cody Jones remains unconfirmed. The public return therefore stops at "1973 fifth-round draft pick."
Los Angeles Rams Return
On 1971-03-31, Los Angeles Rams received 1973 fifth-round draft pick, while Washington Commanders received Tommy Mason. The hindsight verdict is Washington Redskins Win, with Los Angeles Rams graded C+ and Washington Commanders graded B. The evaluation credits only the consideration that can be traced confidently and keeps uncertain pick details out of the final judgment.
Washington Return
On 1971-03-31, Washington Commanders received Tommy Mason, while Los Angeles Rams received 1973 fifth-round draft pick. The hindsight verdict is Washington Redskins Win, with Washington Commanders graded B and Los Angeles Rams graded C+. The evaluation credits only the consideration that can be traced confidently and keeps uncertain pick details out of the final judgment.
Value in Hindsight
The factual correction improves the trade without overreaching. A 1973 fifth-round choice is supportable; a definitive Cody Jones chain is not. Washington can therefore be credited for acquiring Mason at that documented cost, while Los Angeles still receives appropriate value for the draft asset it obtained.
Final Verdict
Washington earns the B and the win, with Los Angeles at C+. Mason is the fully identified return, and the Rams' compensation is a supported 1973 fifth-round choice. Excluding the unconfirmed Cody Jones attribution preserves the modest grading gap without relying on a speculative draft outcome.