Los Angeles Chargers received 1986 fourth round pick (#95-Ty…
Los Angeles Chargers received 1986 fourth round pick (#95-Ty Allert); 1987 eighth round pick (#204-Ron Brown) in the 1985-09-02 exchange with Philadelphia Eagles. Ty Allert and Ron Brown did not become impact NFL players, leaving San Diego without a return comparable to the production it surrendered. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Los Angeles Chargers surrendered, the result supports Philadelphia Eagles Win and a C grade for Los Angeles Chargers.
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- pick 1986 fourth round pick (#95-Ty Allert)
- pick 1987 eighth round pick (#204-Ron Brown)
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Earnest Jackson
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1985-09-02, Los Angeles Chargers received 1986 fourth round pick (#95-Ty Allert); 1987 eighth round pick (#204-Ron Brown), while Philadelphia Eagles received Earnest Jackson. The comparison is limited to the consideration each club controlled directly after the transaction. Later moves involving an acquired pick or player are separate transactions, so they are used only to explain provenance when useful and are not counted as additional compensation here.
Los Angeles Chargers Return
Ty Allert and Ron Brown did not become impact NFL players, leaving San Diego without a return comparable to the production it surrendered. The practical question is how much useful football value the incoming side actually created through starts, playing time, production, roster longevity, or retained draft capital. That return is weighed against what Los Angeles Chargers gave up, with the size of the transaction kept in proportion.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
Earnest Jackson immediately rushed for 1,028 yards in 1985, giving Philadelphia a high-end short-term payoff from the transaction. The same standard applies to Philadelphia Eagles. A larger number of pieces does not automatically mean a better trade; quality and durability matter more than raw asset count. That keeps the comparison centered on realized football value rather than the appearance of the package on the day of the exchange.
Value in Hindsight
Philadelphia acquired Earnest Jackson, who rushed for 1,028 yards in 1985 and supplied immediate high-end production. San Diego received future draft capital that became Ty Allert and Ron Brown, neither of whom matched Jackson's direct impact. Philadelphia wins on realized value. The exchange is documented well enough to support a firm hindsight judgment. The grades reflect the difference between what each side received and what those assets actually became for the clubs, while avoiding credit for unrelated transactions that happened later. Short-term usefulness matters, but sustained starting value, premium production, or durable draft value carries more weight.
Final Verdict
Los Angeles Chargers receives a C and Philadelphia Eagles receives a B+. The verdict is Philadelphia Eagles Win. This result reflects the direct package, the value each team actually realized, and the separation created by those outcomes rather than the nominal size of either side's return.