The Chargers acquired cornerback Randy Beverly from the Jets,…
The Chargers acquired cornerback Randy Beverly from the Jets, but Beverly did not become a meaningful regular-season contributor for San Diego after the exchange. The player-for-player structure gave the Chargers a straightforward opportunity to add secondary help, yet the realized return remained minimal. Because Rich Trapp likewise failed to create a material advantage for New York, the Chargers' side fits a C- grade and an even verdict.
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- player Randy Beverly
New York Jets Received
- player Richard Trapp / Rich Trapp
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1970-03-09, Los Angeles Chargers received Randy Beverly, while New York Jets received Richard Trapp / Rich Trapp. The deal can be judged by the value each franchise actually controlled after the exchange: direct playing time, useful roster service, and clearly documented movement of any draft choice. Those later results provide the basis for comparing the two returns.
San Diego Chargers Return
The Chargers acquired cornerback Randy Beverly from the Jets, but Beverly did not become a meaningful regular-season contributor for San Diego after the exchange. The player-for-player structure gave the Chargers a straightforward opportunity to add secondary help, yet the realized return remained minimal. Because Rich Trapp likewise failed to create a material advantage for New York, the Chargers' side fits a C- grade and an even verdict.
New York Titans/Jets Return
New York received receiver Rich Trapp in exchange for Randy Beverly, but Trapp did not establish meaningful regular-season value for the Jets after the deal. The incoming player offered a possible receiving option without producing a durable payoff. With Beverly also failing to generate a notable Chargers return, neither club gained enough football value to separate itself, leaving the Jets at a C- grade as well.
Value in Hindsight
Player-for-player deals can be judged cleanly when both incoming players receive clear opportunities, but here neither acquisition developed into sustained production for the new club. Beverly did not solve a Chargers need in a lasting way, and Trapp did not become a significant Jets weapon. The lack of separation on either side makes an even result more faithful than assigning a winner on reputation alone.
Final Verdict
The final call is Even Trade. Los Angeles Chargers earns C-, and New York Jets earns C-. Those grades reflect the supported package and the relative football value each side realized, while keeping later draft movement in the proper franchise context.