NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver Broncos acquired 1980 second round pick (#42-Rulon Jones); 1980 fifth round pick (#136-Laval Short); 1981 third round pick (#75) [later traded with 1982 fourth round pick (#104-Stuart Anderson) to Kansas City Chiefs for Tony Reed] from Cleveland Browns for Lyle Alzado. The recorded outcome favors Denver Broncos.

August 12, 1979 Cleveland Browns - Denver Broncos Confidence: high Tier: major

Denver Broncos Received

  • pick 1980 second round pick (#42-Rulon Jones)
  • pick 1980 fifth round pick (#136-Laval Short)
  • pick 1981 third round pick (#75) [later traded with 1982 fourth round pick (#104-Stuart Anderson) to Kansas City Chiefs for Tony Reed ]

Trade Analysis

Denver Broncos received 1980 second round pick (#42-Rulon Jones), 1980 fifth round pick (#136-Laval Short) and 1981 third round pick (#75) [later traded with 1982 fourth round pick (#104-Stuart Anderson) to Kansas City Chiefs for Tony Reed], while Cleveland Browns received Lyle Alzado. The recorded results support the C+/C grades and Denver Broncos Win verdict.