Green Bay traded quarterback Jim Del Gaizo to New York on…
Green Bay traded quarterback Jim Del Gaizo to New York on September 9, 1974, for the Giants' 1976 third-round pick at No. 74. The Packers immediately sent that selection to Kansas City for quarterback Dean Carlson. Del Gaizo made three starts for New York, while Carlson never produced regular-season service for Green Bay, leaving the Giants with a small but clearer realized return.
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 1976 third-round pick (No. 74, immediately traded to Kansas City for Dean Carlson )
New York Giants Received
- player Jim Del Gaizo
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On September 9, 1974, Green Bay sent quarterback Jim Del Gaizo to the Giants for New York's third-round selection in the 1976 draft, No. 74. The same day, the Packers moved that pick to Kansas City for quarterback Dean Carlson. The selection was eventually used by the Chiefs on Gary Barbaro, so Green Bay's true realized return from the Giants trade was Carlson rather than the player ultimately drafted at No. 74.
Green Bay's Return
The Packers were trying to reshape their quarterback room and immediately converted the future choice into Carlson. That follow-on move did not generate meaningful Green Bay production. Carlson's recorded NFL action came with Kansas City, and he did not become a Packers regular-season contributor. Green Bay therefore received a tradable third-round asset but failed to turn it into useful on-field value for its own roster.
New York's Return
Del Gaizo was not a successful long-term answer for the Giants, but he did play. In 1974 he appeared in four games and made three starts, completing 12 of 32 passes for 165 yards with no touchdowns and three interceptions. New York went 0-3 in those starts. The performance was poor, yet those games still represent more direct team service than Green Bay ultimately received from Carlson.
Value in Hindsight
This is a low-end transaction on both sides. A third-round choice carries meaningful opportunity value, which prevents New York from receiving a strong grade for three unsuccessful starts. At the same time, Green Bay cannot be credited with Gary Barbaro because the Packers had already traded the selection away. The Packers' conversion into Carlson yielded no regular-season Packers value, so the small edge belongs to New York.
Final Verdict
New York Giants Win. The Giants earn a C+ for obtaining limited but real quarterback starts. Green Bay receives a D+ because a valuable future third-round pick was converted into a player who did not contribute for the Packers. The margin is modest, but New York produced the only direct regular-season return.