NFL Trade Verdict

Buffalo Bills Win

Denver acquired 1979 draft pick (?-?) from Buffalo Bills for Phil Olsen. Denver converted Phil Olsen 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.

June 3, 1978 Denver BroncosBuffalo Bills Confidence: medium Tier: minor Provisional Record

Denver Broncos Received

  • pick 1979 draft pick (?-?)

Buffalo Bills Received

Trade Summary

Denver acquired 1979 draft pick (?-?) from Buffalo Bills for Phil Olsen. Denver converted Phil Olsen 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 1979 draft pick (?-?) from Buffalo Bills for Phil Olsen. Denver converted Phil Olsen 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 Phil Olsen and gave up 1979 draft pick (?-?).