Joe Dawkins

Denver acquired 1975 third round pick (#54-Mike Franckowiak) from New York Giants in exchange for Joe Dawkins. Denver converted Joe Dawkins 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 New York Giants lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Denver acquired Joe Dawkins from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for Dick Post / Dickie Post. Denver swapped Dick Post / Dickie Post for Joe Dawkins, a direct player-value trade with limited evidence of a major long-term swing. The grades remain modest because the available record supports a useful roster exchange, not a clear franchise-changing win.