TradeVerdicts records 7 trades between
Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers across 1984–2012. Historical
franchise identities are normalized to the current franchises here,
while each underlying trade keeps its own sourced date, assets,
grades, and verdict.
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Complete Matchup Chronology
7 Recorded Trades
Oldest to newest
Trade 1
April 24, 1984
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Win
Denver BroncosC+
Tampa Bay BuccaneersB-
Denver Broncos received
1984 fourth round pick (#89-Randy Robbins)
conditional pick that became 1985 second round pick (#36-Richard "Ricky" Byrd)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers received
Steve DeBerg
Tampa Bay acquired quarterback Steve DeBerg from Denver in April 1984. Denver received 1984 fourth-round No. 89 Randy Robbins plus a conditional future pick tied to DeBerg’s playing time, which became 1985 second-round No. 36 Richard “Ricky” Byrd. DeBerg gave Tampa Bay several seasons of starting quarterback play, producing a modest Buccaneers edge despite Denver’s two-pick return.
Denver Broncos received 1986 sixth round pick (#139-Ron Brown (William)). Denver received Tampa Bay's 1986 sixth-round choice, later No. 139. Denver did not simply keep the final player attached to that slot; the choice was later included in another transaction before the Giants selected Ron Brown. Even so, the Broncos retained transferable draft capital and extracted more lasting flexibility than Tampa Bay received from Brison Manor. That stronger outcome supports a B- grade for Denver Broncos.
Denver acquired Ron Holmes in September 1989 and received immediate pass-rush help. Holmes recorded nine sacks during a season that ended with the Broncos reaching the Super Bowl, so the trade delivered meaningful short-term value. The B grade recognizes that contribution while also acknowledging that Tampa Bay's eventual return, Tony Mayberry, became the more durable and decorated long-term asset.
Denver Broncos received 1992 seventh round pick (#170-Ron Geater). Denver received Tampa Bay's 1992 seventh-round choice and used No. 170 on Ron Geater. Geater appeared in only three NFL games, so the pick produced very little direct value. Denver still came out ahead because Ricky Nattiel never delivered regular-season value for Tampa Bay, but the return was modest and fits a restrained positive grade. That result supports a C grade for Denver Broncos.
Denver traded Jake Plummer's rights to Tampa Bay on March 3, 2007 for a conditional 2008 draft choice. Plummer never reported to Tampa Bay, so the condition settled as the Buccaneers' 2008 seventh-round pick, No. 227. Denver used that selection on Peyton Hillis, who became a useful rookie contributor. Tampa Bay never received an on-field contribution from Plummer.
Denver sent a 2011 fifth-round pick to Tampa Bay for two seventh-round selections in the 2010 draft, Nos. 225 and 232. The Broncos used them on Syd'Quan Thompson and Jammie Kirlew, while the future fifth eventually became pick No. 135 and was later tied to Ricky Stanzi. Denver received two immediate roster chances for one future mid-round asset, and Thompson supplied enough useful play to give the Broncos a narrow edge.
2012 4th round pick (126th overall subsequently traded, Jared Crick)
Tampa Bay sent picks No. 36 and No. 101 to Denver for No. 31 and No. 126, using the first-rounder on Doug Martin. The fourth-rounder was then paired with another pick in a move that produced Lavonte David. Denver landed Derek Wolfe and Omar Bolden, with Wolfe becoming a championship starter. Both teams created value, but Martin plus the David trade chain gives Tampa Bay the higher ceiling.
