NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver sent kicker Charlie Gogolak to New England for a 1971 fourth-round pick that the Broncos used on defensive end Lyle Alzado. Trading a marginal kicker for a mid-round pick is routine, but this one produced Lyle Alzado — a Pro Bowl pass rusher and franchise icon of the 1970s. One of the best late-round return values in early-franchise history.

October 22, 1970 Denver BroncosNew England Patriots Confidence: high Tier: major

Denver Broncos Received

Trade Summary

Denver sent kicker Charlie Gogolak to New England for a 1971 fourth-round pick that the Broncos used on defensive end Lyle Alzado. Trading a marginal kicker for a mid-round pick is routine, but this one produced Lyle Alzado — a Pro Bowl pass rusher and franchise icon of the 1970s. One of the best late-round return values in early-franchise history.

Trade Analysis

Denver sent kicker Charlie Gogolak to New England for a 1971 fourth-round pick that the Broncos used on defensive end Lyle Alzado. Trading a marginal kicker for a mid-round pick is routine, but this one produced Lyle Alzado — a Pro Bowl pass rusher and franchise icon of the 1970s. One of the best late-round return values in early-franchise history. New England Patriots received Charlie Gogolak and gave up 1971 fourth round pick (#79-Lyle Alzado).