Dave Costa (a

Denver acquired Eddie Ray; 1973 third round pick (#70-John Wood (a)) from San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for Dave Costa (a). Denver converted Dave Costa (a) into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Denver acquired Dave Costa (a) from Buffalo Bills in exchange for 1967 third round pick (#70-Tom Rhoads). Denver paid draft capital for Dave Costa (a), making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Buffalo Bills.