Arizona Cardinals received draft pick (possibly 1972…
Arizona Cardinals received draft pick (possibly 1972 #250-Mike Franks / Mike Frank) (possibly 1972 #431-Bill Holland). The Cardinals received a draft choice, but the exact selection remains uncertain in the available historical material. That uncertainty limits how much value can be assigned to the return. Without a confidently identified pick or a clearly documented downstream result, Arizona's side stays conservative. That result supports a C grade for Arizona Cardinals.
Arizona Cardinals Received
- pick draft pick (possibly 1972 #250-Mike Franks / Mike Frank) (possibly 1972 #431-Bill Holland)
Atlanta Falcons Received
- player Tony Plummer
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1971-08-03, Arizona Cardinals received draft pick (possibly 1972 #250-Mike Franks / Mike Frank) (possibly 1972 #431-Bill Holland), while Atlanta Falcons received Tony Plummer. Historical team, transaction, draft, and player records support the package. The comparison credits each club for direct production and draft value it actually controlled after the exchange.
Arizona Cardinals Return
Arizona Cardinals received draft pick (possibly 1972 #250-Mike Franks / Mike Frank) (possibly 1972 #431-Bill Holland). The Cardinals received a draft choice, but the exact selection remains uncertain in the available historical material. That uncertainty limits how much value can be assigned to the return. Without a confidently identified pick or a clearly documented downstream result, Arizona's side stays conservative. That outcome supports a C grade. Later draft movement is treated as asset history, not as automatic credit for a player selected by another franchise.
Atlanta Falcons Return
Atlanta Falcons received Tony Plummer. Atlanta received safety Tony Plummer, who played multiple seasons for the Falcons and provided direct roster value. That established contribution is clearer than the unresolved draft consideration going to St. Louis. The Falcons therefore have the stronger supported outcome even with a modest grade spread. That outcome supports a C+ grade. The same standard applies to direct playing time, retained draft capital, and any clearly documented later transfer of the acquired asset.
Value in Hindsight
Atlanta's historical media guide records a draft choice going to St. Louis for safety Tony Plummer, but available transaction material does not resolve the exact choice confidently enough to replace the row's cautious wording. The strongest hindsight evidence is the NFL contribution and asset control created by the exchange itself. That keeps the comparison proportional and avoids assigning another club's later player production to the original holder of a moved pick.
Final Verdict
The final call is Atlanta Falcons Win. Arizona Cardinals earns C, and Atlanta Falcons earns C+. Those grades match the supported package and the relative football value each side realized without overstating the importance of a terminal draft selection.