NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver acquired Butch Johnson from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans in exchange for 1985 third round pick (#82-Mike Kelley (c)). Denver paid draft capital for Butch Johnson, 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/Tennessee Titans.

August 20, 1984 Denver BroncosHouston Oilers Tennessee Titans Confidence: high Tier: standard

Houston Oilers Tennessee Titans Received

  • pick 1985 third round pick (#82-Mike Kelley (c))

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Butch Johnson from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans in exchange for 1985 third round pick (#82-Mike Kelley (c)). Denver paid draft capital for Butch Johnson, 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/Tennessee Titans.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Butch Johnson from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans in exchange for 1985 third round pick (#82-Mike Kelley (c)). Denver paid draft capital for Butch Johnson, 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/Tennessee Titans. Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans received 1985 third round pick (#82-Mike Kelley (c)) and gave up Butch Johnson.