Denver received the 1994 seventh-round selection No. 212 and…
Denver received the 1994 seventh-round selection No. 212 and used it on Butler By'not'e. By'not'e played nine games for the Broncos and contributed most notably as a returner, but his limited tenure did not equal the line value Green Bay received from Doug Widell. That outcome supports a C- grade for Denver Broncos within the final Green Bay Packers Win verdict.
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 1994 seventh round pick (#212-Butler By'not'e)
Green Bay Packers Received
- player Doug Widell
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1993-08-24, Denver Broncos received 1994 seventh round pick (#212-Butler By'not'e), while Green Bay Packers received Doug Widell. 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 1994 seventh-round selection No. 212 and used it on Butler By'not'e. By'not'e played nine games for the Broncos and contributed most notably as a returner, but his limited tenure did not equal the line value Green Bay received from Doug Widell. That outcome supports a C- grade for Denver Broncos within the final Green Bay Packers Win 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 offensive lineman Doug Widell and received immediate depth and starting help. Widell supplied more direct and useful post-trade value for the Packers than Denver obtained from the seventh-round player it selected, giving Green Bay the stronger side. That outcome supports a B- grade for Green Bay Packers within the final Green Bay Packers Win 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
The decisive point is the gap in realized value after the deal. One side turned its return into more useful starts, production, or durable roster value, while the other received a shorter or less productive outcome. The difference is meaningful enough to support a winner without overstating the importance of a transaction that was often built around modest assets.
Final Verdict
The final call is Green Bay Packers Win. Denver Broncos earns C-, 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.