NFL Trade Verdict
Cincinnati Bengals Win
Denver traded up for Drew Lock, an understandable quarterback swing that did not become a long-term answer. Cincinnati gained extra draft volume and kept the better overall hindsight position.
Cincinnati Bengals Received
- pick 2019 2nd round pick (52nd overall, Drew Sample ), 2019 4th round pick (125th overall, Renell Wren ) and 2019 6th round pick (182nd overall, Trayveon Williams )
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 2019 2nd round pick (42nd overall, Drew Lock )
Trade Analysis
Cincinnati holds the edge because Denver's quarterback bet did not land, while the Bengals gained additional draft volume from moving down.