Chicago Bears received 1983 fourth round pick (#107-Pat…
Chicago Bears received 1983 fourth round pick (#107-Pat Dunsmore) and 1983 eighth round pick (#219-Mark Bortz). Chicago used the acquired picks on Pat Dunsmore and Mark Bortz. Bortz became a long-term starting guard and Super Bowl champion, creating substantial sustained value from the deal. Compared with Los Angeles Chargers' return, the result supports a A grade and fits the Chicago Bears Win verdict.
Chicago Bears Received
- pick 1983 fourth round pick (#107-Pat Dunsmore)
- pick 1983 eighth round pick (#219-Mark Bortz)
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- player Reuben Henderson
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1983-04-20, Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Chargers completed an exchange in which Chicago Bears received 1983 fourth round pick (#107-Pat Dunsmore) and 1983 eighth round pick (#219-Mark Bortz), while Los Angeles Chargers received Reuben Henderson. Both sides obtained identifiable football assets, so the hindsight evaluation turns on what those assets became and how much practical value they delivered after the move.
Chicago Bears Return
Chicago used the acquired picks on Pat Dunsmore and Mark Bortz. Bortz became a long-term starting guard and Super Bowl champion, creating substantial sustained value from the deal. That outcome is the main reason Chicago Bears receives a A grade. The value here is measured by actual contribution and staying power rather than by the number of pieces in the package. In a minor transaction, even a useful role player or durable starter can create a meaningful edge.
Los Angeles Chargers Return
San Diego received Reuben Henderson, but his contribution did not approach the longevity or importance Bortz eventually supplied to Chicago. That result supports a C grade for Los Angeles Chargers. The return has to be judged against what the other club received, not simply by whether the acquired player or pick reached the roster. The comparison therefore emphasizes sustained contribution, role importance, and the eventual usefulness of any draft capital.
Value in Hindsight
Bortz is the defining outcome of the transaction. His long starting career and role on a championship team gave Chicago far more lasting value than the Chargers received from Henderson. The exchange was not necessarily unreasonable when it was made, but the later outcomes provide a clearer basis for grading it. Hindsight separates the original cost from the production that followed and shows which club converted its side of the deal into more meaningful football value.
Final Verdict
The final call is Chicago Bears Win. Chicago Bears receives a A, while Los Angeles Chargers receives a C. Those grades reflect the documented package and the downstream results attached to it. The deciding factor is the relative quality and duration of the returns, which gives the stronger side the advantage without overstating a transaction that was generally modest in scale.