The Chargers acquired the rights to Andy Hawkins from Tampa…
The Chargers acquired the rights to Andy Hawkins from Tampa Bay in exchange for the 1987 sixth-round pick later used on Steve Bartalo. The supported transaction date is August 20, 1986. Hawkins appeared in 12 games with one start for San Diego, giving the Chargers some value but not enough to create a decisive advantage. A C grade fits that limited contribution.
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- other rights to Andy Hawkins
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received
- pick 1987 sixth round pick (#143-Steve Bartalo)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1986-08-20, Los Angeles Chargers received rights to Andy Hawkins, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers received 1987 sixth round pick (#143-Steve Bartalo). The supported package gives both clubs a clear return to evaluate, so the outcome can be judged by the football value each franchise actually realized after the exchange.
Los Angeles Chargers Return
The Chargers acquired the rights to Andy Hawkins from Tampa Bay in exchange for the 1987 sixth-round pick later used on Steve Bartalo. The supported transaction date is August 20, 1986. Hawkins appeared in 12 games with one start for San Diego, giving the Chargers some value but not enough to create a decisive advantage. A C grade fits that limited contribution. The grade reflects the practical value created for the franchise rather than the asset's label or perceived value on the day of the trade.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Return
Tampa Bay received San Diego's 1987 sixth-round choice, which became Steve Bartalo, for the rights to Andy Hawkins. Bartalo played only nine games for the Buccaneers, so the draft return did not clearly outpace Hawkins' modest Chargers contribution. With both sides receiving limited football value, Tampa Bay also merits a C grade and an even verdict. The same standard applies here: actual playing contribution and clearly retained draft value matter more than theoretical upside that never materialized.
Value in Hindsight
The date does not change the competitive balance of the exchange. Hawkins and Bartalo both reached the field for their new clubs, but neither generated a lasting or high-impact return. The most defensible hindsight result is therefore an even trade with matching C grades rather than forcing a winner from small differences.
Final Verdict
The final call is Even Trade. Los Angeles Chargers earns C, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers earns C. Those grades reflect the supported package and the relative football value each side realized while keeping the scale of the transaction in proper context.