Los Angeles Chargers received Doug Wilkerson. Doug Wilkerson…
Los Angeles Chargers received Doug Wilkerson. Doug Wilkerson became a 14-year Chargers mainstay, played 195 games for the franchise, and earned three Pro Bowls along with All-Pro recognition. That outcome supports a A+ grade because the return is measured by the direct football value Los Angeles Chargers actually received after the deal, compared with the asset sent the other way.
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- player Doug Wilkerson
Tennessee Titans Received
- player Willie Frazier
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1970-12-22, Los Angeles Chargers received Doug Wilkerson, while Tennessee Titans received Willie Frazier. This was a relatively small transaction, but the later results provide enough information to compare what each club actually gained. The verdict focuses on direct football value after the deal, including clearly traceable draft outcomes, rather than on reputation or hypothetical value that never reached the acquiring team.
San Diego Chargers Return
Los Angeles Chargers received Doug Wilkerson. Doug Wilkerson became a 14-year Chargers mainstay, played 195 games for the franchise, and earned three Pro Bowls along with All-Pro recognition. That outcome supports a A+ grade because the return is measured by the direct football value Los Angeles Chargers actually received after the deal, compared with the asset sent the other way.
Houston Oilers Return
Tennessee Titans received Willie Frazier. Willie Frazier's return to Houston was brief before another trade, so the Oilers did not receive anything close to Wilkerson's long-term value. That outcome supports a D grade because the return is measured by the direct football value Tennessee Titans actually received after the deal, compared with the asset sent the other way.
Value in Hindsight
Wilkerson's 14-year Chargers career, 195 games, and honors overwhelm the brief Houston return from Frazier. The difference between A+ and D comes from the durability and usefulness of the returns, not from the fame of the names involved. For a transaction of this scale, the documented results support a measured distinction rather than an exaggerated one.
Final Verdict
The final call is Los Angeles Chargers Win. Los Angeles Chargers earns A+, and Tennessee Titans earns D. Those grades reflect the package each club received, the service that followed, and the downstream value that can be tied confidently to the original exchange. That is enough to separate the teams where the results do so, while preserving an even result when neither side gained meaningful football value.