Willis Crenshaw / Willie Crenshaw

Denver acquired 1972 sixth round pick (?-?) from New England Patriots for Willis Crenshaw / Willie Crenshaw. Denver converted Willis Crenshaw / Willie Crenshaw 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 England Patriots lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Denver acquired Willis Crenshaw / Willie Crenshaw from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for 1971 third round pick (#61-Jim Livesay). Denver paid draft capital for Willis Crenshaw / Willie Crenshaw, 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 Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals.