Luther Hayes

Denver purchased Bob Scarpitto, Bob Zeman, and Luther Hayes from the Chargers for cash, adding two players who became real contributors in the early AFL years. This cash purchase was far more useful than a routine depth move. Scarpitto became one of Denver’s most productive early receivers and Zeman gave the defense starter-level snaps in the secondary. For a cash outlay, the Broncos found meaningful AFL-era value and strengthened a young roster still trying to establish credibility.