NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver acquired Bobby Maples from Pittsburgh Steelers for 1973 sixth round pick (#140-Ron Bell (a)). Denver paid draft capital for Bobby Maples, 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 Pittsburgh Steelers.

August 31, 1972 Denver BroncosPittsburgh Steelers Confidence: high Tier: minor

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

  • pick 1973 sixth round pick (#140-Ron Bell (a))

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Bobby Maples from Pittsburgh Steelers for 1973 sixth round pick (#140-Ron Bell (a)). Denver paid draft capital for Bobby Maples, 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 Pittsburgh Steelers.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Bobby Maples from Pittsburgh Steelers for 1973 sixth round pick (#140-Ron Bell (a)). Denver paid draft capital for Bobby Maples, 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 Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh Steelers received 1973 sixth round pick (#140-Ron Bell (a)) and gave up Bobby Maples.