Denver Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles exchanged 1972 fifth…
Denver Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles exchanged 1972 fifth round pick (#118-Jim Krieg) for Pete Liske. Denver used the fifth-round choice on Jim Krieg. Quarterback starts carry far more realized value than a one-season reserve receiver, particularly when the acquisition cost was only a fifth-round pick. In hindsight, Philadelphia Eagles produced the stronger realized return, with the grade based on actual post-trade service and traceable downstream value rather than the nominal asset label alone.
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 1972 fifth round pick (#118-Jim Krieg)
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Pete Liske
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Denver traded quarterback Pete Liske to Philadelphia on March 31, 1971 for the Eagles' 1972 fifth-round pick, which became receiver Jim Krieg at No. 118.
Denver Broncos Return
Denver Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles exchanged 1972 fifth round pick (#118-Jim Krieg) for Pete Liske. Denver used the fifth-round choice on Jim Krieg. Quarterback starts carry far more realized value than a one-season reserve receiver, particularly when the acquisition cost was only a fifth-round pick. In hindsight, Philadelphia Eagles produced the stronger realized return, with the grade based on actual post-trade service and traceable downstream value rather than the nominal asset label alone.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
Philadelphia Eagles sent 1972 fifth round pick (#118-Jim Krieg) and received Pete Liske. Liske immediately handled meaningful quarterback work for Philadelphia. Quarterback starts carry far more realized value than a one-season reserve receiver, particularly when the acquisition cost was only a fifth-round pick. In hindsight, Philadelphia Eagles produced the stronger realized return, with the grade based on actual post-trade service and traceable downstream value rather than the nominal asset label alone.
Value in Hindsight
Quarterback starts carry far more realized value than a one-season reserve receiver, particularly when the acquisition cost was only a fifth-round pick. Denver did obtain a player from the selection, but the difference in role, workload, and duration strongly favors Philadelphia.
The grade also avoids rewarding either side simply for acquiring a named veteran or a numbered draft choice. The useful question is what the new club actually received after the transaction: games, starts, production, roster longevity, or a traceable downstream selection. That realized-value test keeps a small historical exchange from being overstated.
Final Verdict
Philadelphia earns the win with a B for two seasons of substantial quarterback service. Denver receives C- because Krieg made the roster and contributed briefly, but the fifth-round return did not approach the value Liske supplied the Eagles.