Mike Montler NFL Trade History

Buffalo acquired Jim Cheyunski, Halvor Hagen and Mike Montler. Cheyunski became an immediate starting linebacker and team leader, while Hagen and Montler added further veteran service. Montler in particular had a long NFL career as an offensive lineman. The combined usefulness of three incoming veterans gives Buffalo the clearly stronger direct return from this six-player exchange.

Denver acquired center Mike Montler from Buffalo for a 1979 second-round pick. Montler immediately started all 14 games for the 1977 Broncos team that reached Super Bowl XII, giving Denver valuable short-term line help. Buffalo later used No. 51 on Jim Haslett, the 1979 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and a long-term Bills starter. Haslett's career gives Buffalo the larger return.

Detroit acquired offensive lineman Mike Montler from Denver, while the Broncos received the future 1980 eighth-round pick that became No. 196 and Ken Walter. Montler supplied immediate line value for the Lions, whereas Denver's late selection produced limited direct return. The gap is modest because the pick still had value, but Detroit realized the stronger football outcome.

Denver received a 1981 twelfth-round selection plus past considerations connected to the earlier Mike Montler transaction. The unusual wording is part of the historical deal rather than missing information, but the record does not show a substantial long-term football payoff from Denver's side. With only late-round and prior consideration involved, the Broncos' realized return stays modest.