Green Bay Packers received 1977 seventh round pick…

The Exchange

On 1976-09-06, Green Bay Packers received 1977 seventh round pick (#172-Derrel Gofourth), 1978 tenth round pick (#259-Mark Totten), while New York Giants received Joe Danelo. Green Bay sent kicker Joe Danelo to the Giants on September 6, 1976 for 1977 and 1978 late-round choices. Packers transaction history and draft provenance support both picks. The deal is judged by what each club actually realized, with downstream value assigned only where the asset trail supports it.

Green Bay Packers Return

Green Bay Packers received 1977 seventh round pick (#172-Derrel Gofourth), 1978 tenth round pick (#259-Mark Totten) in the 1976-09-06 exchange with New York Giants. Green Bay sent kicker Joe Danelo to the Giants on September 6, 1976 for 1977 and 1978 late-round choices. Packers transaction history and draft provenance support both picks. The documented result supports a C- grade for Green Bay Packers. The overall verdict is New York Giants Win, based on realized value rather than hypothetical upside.

New York Giants Return

New York Giants received Joe Danelo in the 1976-09-06 exchange with Green Bay Packers. Green Bay sent kicker Joe Danelo to the Giants on September 6, 1976 for 1977 and 1978 late-round choices. Packers transaction history and draft provenance support both picks. The documented result supports a B grade for New York Giants. The overall verdict is New York Giants Win, based on realized value rather than hypothetical upside.

Value in Hindsight

Hindsight keeps the comparison proportional to the transaction. The research establishes the package and the meaningful post-trade outcomes well enough to compare both sides without overstating a minor deal. The balance turns on direct production, roster utility, and supported draft-asset value.

Final Verdict

The final call is New York Giants Win. Green Bay Packers receives a C-, while New York Giants receives a B. Those grades reflect the documented package and the outcomes tied to this exchange, not speculation about what either side might have done differently.