The Rams acquired center Ed Flanagan from the Chargers for a…
The Rams acquired center Ed Flanagan from the Chargers for a 1978 fifth-round pick that became No. 135 John Choma. Flanagan was waived before playing for the Rams, and Choma never played for the Chargers, leaving little direct value on either side. In hindsight, the grades are C for San Diego Chargers and C for Los Angeles Rams, producing a Push verdict. The modest scoring reflects the limited scale of the transaction.
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- pick 1978 fifth round pick (#135-John Choma)
Los Angeles Rams Received
- player Ed Flanagan
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
The Rams acquired center Ed Flanagan from the Chargers for a 1978 fifth-round pick that became No. 135 John Choma. Flanagan was waived before playing for the Rams, and Choma never played for the Chargers, leaving little direct value on either side. The hindsight test is the regular-season service, draft value, or certain consideration each club actually received. This was a minor transaction, so the grading should distinguish useful value from a miss without inflating either result.
San Diego Chargers Return
The Rams acquired center Ed Flanagan from the Chargers for a 1978 fifth-round pick that became No. 135 John Choma. Flanagan was waived before playing for the Rams, and Choma never played for the Chargers, leaving little direct value on either side. In hindsight, the grades are C for San Diego Chargers and C for Los Angeles Rams, producing a Push verdict. The modest scoring reflects the limited scale of the transaction.
Los Angeles Rams Return
From Los Angeles Rams's side, The Rams acquired center Ed Flanagan from the Chargers for a 1978 fifth-round pick that became No. 135 John Choma. Flanagan was waived before playing for the Rams, and Choma never played for the Chargers, leaving little direct value on either side. That balance supports a C grade for Los Angeles Rams and a C for San Diego Chargers. The final call is Push, with the grades kept proportional to the small stakes of the deal.
Value in Hindsight
Flanagan was waived before playing for the Rams, and Choma never played for the Chargers, leaving little direct value on either side. That is the central separation. A C-range grade can represent a defensible low-stakes move, while a B-range result requires a clearer positive return. A D-range grade fits a side that surrendered something and received little or no usable value. The available history is specific enough to make that distinction without treating a small transaction like a blockbuster.
Final Verdict
The final call is Push. San Diego Chargers receives a C, while Los Angeles Rams receives a C. Those grades reflect the documented terms, the value that materialized afterward, and the limited scale of the move.