San Diego received the 1981 sixth-round choice at No. 141 and…
San Diego received the 1981 sixth-round choice at No. 141 and used it on Andrew Gissinger. Gissinger became a multi-season NFL player, turning a late selection into useful roster value and giving the Chargers the stronger realized side of the exchange. The B- grade reflects that realized football value and the complete supported package, while the overall verdict is Los Angeles Chargers Win.
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- pick 1981 sixth round pick (#141-Andrew Gissinger)
New York Giants Received
- player Bo Matthews
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1980-08-14, Los Angeles Chargers and New York Giants completed this exchange. Los Angeles Chargers received 1981 sixth round pick (#141-Andrew Gissinger), while New York Giants received Bo Matthews. Historical team, draft, and player records support that package and provide enough career context to compare what each side actually gained.
San Diego Chargers Return
San Diego received the 1981 sixth-round choice at No. 141 and used it on Andrew Gissinger. Gissinger became a multi-season NFL player, turning a late selection into useful roster value and giving the Chargers the stronger realized side of the exchange. The B- grade reflects that realized football value and the complete supported package, while the overall verdict is Los Angeles Chargers Win.
New York Giants Return
New York received Bo Matthews. The player return was legitimate and immediate, but it did not produce the same sustained value that the Chargers ultimately received from Andrew Gissinger, leaving the Giants on the lighter side in hindsight. The C grade reflects that realized football value and the complete supported package, while the overall verdict is Los Angeles Chargers Win.
Value in Hindsight
The decisive difference is realized value rather than the nominal size of the package. Los Angeles Chargers turned its return into the stronger on-field outcome, while New York Giants received less durable or less productive value. That gap supports the Los Angeles Chargers Win conclusion and the B- versus C grading split.
Final Verdict
The final call is Los Angeles Chargers Win. Los Angeles Chargers earns a B-, and New York Giants earns a C. Those grades weigh the documented assets, the length and quality of the resulting contributions, and the practical value each club actually realized after the exchange.