Denver Broncos received 1986 sixth round pick (#139-Ron Brown…
Denver Broncos received 1986 sixth round pick (#139-Ron Brown (William)). Denver received Tampa Bay's 1986 sixth-round choice, later No. 139. Denver did not simply keep the final player attached to that slot; the choice was later included in another transaction before the Giants selected Ron Brown. Even so, the Broncos retained transferable draft capital and extracted more lasting flexibility than Tampa Bay received from Brison Manor. That stronger outcome supports a B- grade for Denver Broncos.
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 1986 sixth round pick (#139-Ron Brown (William))
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received
- player Brison Manor
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1984-08-13, Denver Broncos received 1986 sixth round pick (#139-Ron Brown (William)), while Tampa Bay Buccaneers received Brison Manor. Historical team, transaction, draft, and player records support the package. The comparison credits each club for direct production and draft value it actually controlled after the exchange.
Denver Broncos Return
Denver Broncos received 1986 sixth round pick (#139-Ron Brown (William)). Denver received Tampa Bay's 1986 sixth-round choice, later No. 139. Denver did not simply keep the final player attached to that slot; the choice was later included in another transaction before the Giants selected Ron Brown. Even so, the Broncos retained transferable draft capital and extracted more lasting flexibility than Tampa Bay received from Brison Manor. That outcome supports a B- grade. Later draft movement is treated as asset history, not as automatic credit for a player selected by another franchise.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Return
Tampa Bay Buccaneers received Brison Manor. Tampa Bay received defensive lineman Brison Manor. Manor's Buccaneers stint was brief, so the direct on-field return remained limited. The cost was a future sixth-round choice that Denver could reuse in a later transaction. Because Tampa Bay did not receive a durable contributor, its side lands slightly below Denver's in hindsight. That outcome supports a C+ grade. The same standard applies to direct playing time, retained draft capital, and any clearly documented later transfer of the acquired asset.
Value in Hindsight
The 1986 draft records confirms Denver received Tampa Bay's sixth-round choice, later No. 139, for Brison Manor. The strongest hindsight evidence is the NFL contribution and asset control created by the exchange itself. That keeps the comparison proportional and avoids assigning another club's later player production to the original holder of a moved pick.
Final Verdict
The final call is Denver Broncos Win. Denver Broncos earns B-, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers earns C+. Those grades match the supported package and the relative football value each side realized without overstating the importance of a terminal draft selection.