Denver received the 1986 sixth-round selection No. 151 and…
Denver received the 1986 sixth-round selection No. 151 and used it on tight end Orson Mobley. Mobley became a multi-year Broncos contributor, giving Denver meaningful roster value from the draft asset and supporting a strong grade for its side. That outcome supports a B grade for Denver Broncos within the final Even Trade verdict.
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 1986 sixth round pick (#151-Orson Mobley)
Green Bay Packers Received
- player Scott Brunner
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1985-04-26, Denver Broncos received 1986 sixth round pick (#151-Orson Mobley), while Green Bay Packers received Scott Brunner. The package is supported well enough to judge the deal by what each side actually obtained afterward. The original stakes varied from cash and late picks to veteran players, so the grades emphasize realized football value rather than the size or reputation of the assets at the moment of the exchange.
Denver Broncos Return
Denver received the 1986 sixth-round selection No. 151 and used it on tight end Orson Mobley. Mobley became a multi-year Broncos contributor, giving Denver meaningful roster value from the draft asset and supporting a strong grade for its side. That outcome supports a B grade for Denver Broncos within the final Even Trade verdict. The result is best measured by the contribution that followed the transaction, including playing time, starting value, and any draft asset that remained under the club's control.
Green Bay Packers Return
Green Bay acquired quarterback Scott Brunner and later converted him into another sixth-round choice that became Burnell Dent. Dent also provided multiple seasons of service, so the Packers ultimately extracted useful value even though Denver's Mobley return was slightly stronger. That outcome supports a B- grade for Green Bay Packers within the final Even Trade verdict. This side is graded by the same standard: tangible production and retained value count more heavily than opportunity alone, especially when the original price was modest.
Value in Hindsight
Neither side created enough separation to justify forcing a winner. Both clubs received something defensible from the exchange, and the later outcomes remain close enough that the difference between B and B- is modest. The balanced result reflects the scale of the deal and the football value that actually followed.
Final Verdict
The final call is Even Trade. Denver Broncos earns B, and Green Bay Packers earns B-. Those grades reflect the supported package and the relative football value each franchise realized after the exchange, while keeping the scale of the transaction in proper historical context.