NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver acquired Bernard Jackson (Frank) from Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for 1978 third round pick (#83-Don Bass); 1978 seventh round pick (#193-Danny Bass). Denver paid draft capital for Bernard Jackson (Frank), making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Cincinnati Bengals.

March 16, 1977 Denver BroncosCincinnati Bengals Confidence: high Tier: standard

Cincinnati Bengals Received

  • pick 1978 third round pick (#83-Don Bass)
  • pick 1978 seventh round pick (#193-Danny Bass)

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Bernard Jackson (Frank) from Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for 1978 third round pick (#83-Don Bass); 1978 seventh round pick (#193-Danny Bass). Denver paid draft capital for Bernard Jackson (Frank), making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Cincinnati Bengals.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Bernard Jackson (Frank) from Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for 1978 third round pick (#83-Don Bass); 1978 seventh round pick (#193-Danny Bass). Denver paid draft capital for Bernard Jackson (Frank), making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati Bengals received 1978 third round pick (#83-Don Bass); 1978 seventh round pick (#193-Danny Bass) and gave up Bernard Jackson (Frank).