NFL Trade Verdict

Chicago Bears Win

Denver acquired 1975 eighth round pick (#187-Greg Denboer / Greg den Boer) from Chicago Bears for Randy Montgomery. Denver converted Randy Montgomery 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 Chicago Bears lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

August 13, 1974 Denver BroncosChicago Bears Confidence: high Tier: minor

Denver Broncos Received

  • pick 1975 eighth round pick (#187-Greg Denboer / Greg den Boer)

Trade Summary

Denver acquired 1975 eighth round pick (#187-Greg Denboer / Greg den Boer) from Chicago Bears for Randy Montgomery. Denver converted Randy Montgomery 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 Chicago Bears lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired 1975 eighth round pick (#187-Greg Denboer / Greg den Boer) from Chicago Bears for Randy Montgomery. Denver converted Randy Montgomery 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 Chicago Bears lands at C based on the player value it acquired. Chicago Bears received Randy Montgomery and gave up 1975 eighth round pick (#187-Greg Denboer / Greg den Boer).