Denver sent a 2011 fifth-round pick to Tampa Bay for two…
Denver sent a 2011 fifth-round pick to Tampa Bay for two seventh-round selections in the 2010 draft, Nos. 225 and 232. The Broncos used them on Syd'Quan Thompson and Jammie Kirlew, while the future fifth eventually became pick No. 135 and was later tied to Ricky Stanzi. Denver received two immediate roster chances for one future mid-round asset, and Thompson supplied enough useful play to give the Broncos a narrow edge.
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 2010 7th round pick (225th overall, Syd'Quan Thompson )
- pick 2010 7th round pick (232nd overall, Jammie Kirlew )
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received
- pick 2011 5th round pick (135th overall subsequently traded, Ricky Stanzi )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Late in the 2010 draft, Denver acquired picks 225 and 232 from Tampa Bay in exchange for a 2011 fifth-round selection. The Broncos used the two seventh-rounders on defensive back Syd'Quan Thompson and linebacker Jammie Kirlew. Tampa's future fifth became the 135th overall pick the next year and later moved again, with Ricky Stanzi attached to its downstream path. The deal exchanged future round value for two immediate selections.
Denver Broncos Return
Denver sent a 2011 fifth-round pick to Tampa Bay for two seventh-round selections in the 2010 draft, Nos. 225 and 232. The Broncos used them on Syd'Quan Thompson and Jammie Kirlew, while the future fifth eventually became pick No. 135 and was later tied to Ricky Stanzi. Denver received two immediate roster chances for one future mid-round asset, and Thompson supplied enough useful play to give the Broncos a narrow edge.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Return
Tampa Bay gave Denver two 2010 seventh-round selections for a 2011 fifth-round pick. Denver selected Syd'Quan Thompson and Jammie Kirlew; the future Buccaneers asset became pick No. 135 before moving again. Tampa gained the more valuable single draft slot, but Denver extracted two immediate opportunities and received useful defensive-back play from Thompson. The results remained modest, leaving Denver with only a small advantage.
Value in Hindsight
This is a good example of why draft-chart value and realized player value can point in slightly different directions. Tampa improved the nominal quality of its asset by moving from two seventh-rounders to a fifth. Denver, however, obtained two immediate swings and received some contribution from Thompson. Because none of the players involved became a major starter, the final difference is small and should be graded accordingly.
Final Verdict
Denver earns a B- and Tampa Bay a C+. The Broncos' two-for-one approach created modest real production, while the Buccaneers secured the better future draft slot without turning it into a clearly superior football result. Denver gets the edge because Thompson supplied tangible value, but the narrow grade spread reflects the low stakes and limited long-term impact on both sides.