NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver packaged mid- and late-round picks to Green Bay and came away with the fourth-round slot used on Julius Thomas, plus Virgil Green. Thomas later became a major red-zone weapon in the Manning offense, while Green added useful tight end depth. The Broncos got more practical value from the exchange.

April 30, 2011 Denver BroncosGreen Bay Packers Confidence: high Tier: standard

Denver Broncos Received

Green Bay Packers Received

Trade Summary

Denver packaged mid- and late-round picks to Green Bay and came away with the fourth-round slot used on Julius Thomas, plus Virgil Green. Thomas later became a major red-zone weapon in the Manning offense, while Green added useful tight end depth. The Broncos got more practical value from the exchange.

Trade Analysis

Denver packaged mid- and late-round picks to Green Bay and came away with the fourth-round slot used on Julius Thomas, plus Virgil Green. Thomas later became a major red-zone weapon in the Manning offense, while Green added useful tight end depth. The Broncos got more practical value from the exchange. Green Bay Packers received 2011 5th round pick (141st overall, D.J. Williams) and 2011 6th round pick (186th overall, D.J. Smith) and gave up 2011 4th round pick (129th overall, Julius Thomas) and 2011 7th round pick (204th overall, Virgil Green).