NFL Trade Verdict

New England Patriots Win

Denver Broncos received 2012 1st round pick (31st overall subsequently traded, Doug Martin) and 2012 4th round pick (126th overall subsequently traded, Jared Crick). New England Patriots received 2012 1st round pick (25th overall, Dont'a Hightower). The final review favors New England Patriots because that return produced stronger practical football value.

April 26, 2012 Denver Broncos - New England Patriots Confidence: high Tier: standard

Denver Broncos Received

  • pick 2012 1st round pick (31st overall subsequently traded, Doug Martin )
  • pick 2012 4th round pick (126th overall subsequently traded, Jared Crick )

New England Patriots Received

Trade Analysis

New England Patriots earns the stronger review after comparing actual player outcomes, draft-slot cost, roster usefulness, and retained value from the exchange. The final TradeVerdicts outcome is New England Patriots Win.