Even Trade
Denver acquired 1987 eleventh round pick (#299-Steve Roberts); 1988 seventh round pick (#174-Pat Kelly (Joseph)) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Steve Busick. Denver converted Steve Busick 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 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams lands at C based on the player value it acquired.
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 1987 eleventh round pick (#299-Steve Roberts)
- pick 1988 seventh round pick (#174-Pat Kelly (Joseph))
Los Angeles St Louis Rams Received
- player Steve Busick
Trade Summary
Denver acquired 1987 eleventh round pick (#299-Steve Roberts); 1988 seventh round pick (#174-Pat Kelly (Joseph)) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Steve Busick. Denver converted Steve Busick 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 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams lands at C based on the player value it acquired.
Trade Analysis
Denver acquired 1987 eleventh round pick (#299-Steve Roberts); 1988 seventh round pick (#174-Pat Kelly (Joseph)) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Steve Busick. Denver converted Steve Busick 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 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams lands at C based on the player value it acquired. Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received Steve Busick and gave up 1987 eleventh round pick (#299-Steve Roberts); 1988 seventh round pick (#174-Pat Kelly (Joseph)).