Tom Beard

Denver acquired 1973 13th round pick (#319-Ed Smith (Alexander)) from Buffalo Bills for Tom Beard. Denver converted Tom Beard 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 Buffalo Bills lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Denver acquired 1971 eighth round pick (#187-Tom Beard) from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for Tom Smiley. Denver converted Tom Smiley 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 Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans lands at C based on the player value it acquired.