NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver acquired 1968 third round pick (#75-Bob Vaughn / Bob Vaughan); 1968 fourth round pick (#102-Drake Garrett); player to be named later (?) from Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for Wendell Hayes; Goldie Sellers. Denver converted Wendell Hayes 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 Kansas City Chiefs lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

January 19, 1968 Denver BroncosKansas City Chiefs Confidence: high Tier: standard

Denver Broncos Received

Trade Summary

Denver acquired 1968 third round pick (#75-Bob Vaughn / Bob Vaughan); 1968 fourth round pick (#102-Drake Garrett); player to be named later (?) from Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for Wendell Hayes; Goldie Sellers. Denver converted Wendell Hayes 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 Kansas City Chiefs lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired 1968 third round pick (#75-Bob Vaughn / Bob Vaughan); 1968 fourth round pick (#102-Drake Garrett); player to be named later (?) from Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for Wendell Hayes; Goldie Sellers. Denver converted Wendell Hayes 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 Kansas City Chiefs lands at C based on the player value it acquired. Kansas City Chiefs received Wendell Hayes; Goldie Sellers and gave up 1968 third round pick (#75-Bob Vaughn / Bob Vaughan); 1968 fourth round pick (#102-Drake Garrett); player to be named later (?).