NFL Trade Verdict

Buffalo Bills Win

Denver acquired 1973 13th round pick (#319-Ed Smith (Alexander)) from Buffalo Bills for Tom Beard. Denver converted Tom Beard 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 Buffalo Bills lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

September 7, 1972 Denver BroncosBuffalo Bills Confidence: high Tier: minor

Denver Broncos Received

  • pick 1973 13th round pick (#319-Ed Smith (Alexander))

Buffalo Bills Received

Trade Summary

Denver acquired 1973 13th round pick (#319-Ed Smith (Alexander)) from Buffalo Bills for Tom Beard. Denver converted Tom Beard 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 Buffalo Bills lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired 1973 13th round pick (#319-Ed Smith (Alexander)) from Buffalo Bills for Tom Beard. Denver converted Tom Beard 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 Buffalo Bills lands at C based on the player value it acquired. Buffalo Bills received Tom Beard and gave up 1973 13th round pick (#319-Ed Smith (Alexander)).