NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver acquired 1984 fourth round pick (#89-Randy Robbins); conditional pick (depending on DeBerg's playing time) (1985 #36-Richard Byrd / Ricky Byrd) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Steve DeBerg. Denver converted Steve DeBerg 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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

April 24, 1984 Denver BroncosTampa Bay Buccaneers Confidence: high Tier: minor

Denver Broncos Received

  • pick 1984 fourth round pick (#89-Randy Robbins)
  • pick conditional pick (depending on DeBerg's playing time) (1985 #36-Richard Byrd / Ricky Byrd)

Trade Summary

Denver acquired 1984 fourth round pick (#89-Randy Robbins); conditional pick (depending on DeBerg's playing time) (1985 #36-Richard Byrd / Ricky Byrd) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Steve DeBerg. Denver converted Steve DeBerg 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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired 1984 fourth round pick (#89-Randy Robbins); conditional pick (depending on DeBerg's playing time) (1985 #36-Richard Byrd / Ricky Byrd) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Steve DeBerg. Denver converted Steve DeBerg 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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers lands at C based on the player value it acquired. Tampa Bay Buccaneers received Steve DeBerg and gave up 1984 fourth round pick (#89-Randy Robbins); conditional pick (depending on DeBerg's playing time) (1985 #36-Richard Byrd / Ricky Byrd).