NFL Trade Verdict

Houston Oilers Win

Denver acquired Bill Groman from Houston Oilers for "high" draft pick (probably 1964 #9-Charley Taylor); "high" draft pick (probably 1964 #33-John Varnell). Denver paid draft capital for Bill Groman, 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 Houston Oilers.

August 27, 1963 Denver BroncosHouston Oilers Confidence: medium Tier: minor Provisional Record

Houston Oilers Received

  • pick "high" draft pick (probably 1964 #9-Charley Taylor)
  • pick "high" draft pick (probably 1964 #33-John Varnell)

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Bill Groman from Houston Oilers for "high" draft pick (probably 1964 #9-Charley Taylor); "high" draft pick (probably 1964 #33-John Varnell). Denver paid draft capital for Bill Groman, 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 Houston Oilers.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Bill Groman from Houston Oilers for "high" draft pick (probably 1964 #9-Charley Taylor); "high" draft pick (probably 1964 #33-John Varnell). Denver paid draft capital for Bill Groman, 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 Houston Oilers. Houston Oilers received "high" draft pick (probably 1964 #9-Charley Taylor); "high" draft pick (probably 1964 #33-John Varnell) and gave up Bill Groman.