NFL Trade Verdict
Denver Broncos Win
Denver received Champ Bailey and the 2004 2nd round pick that became Tatum Bell. Washington received Clinton Portis. The final review favors Denver because Bailey became a Hall of Fame cornerback, the Broncos also received premium draft capital, and Portis' strong Washington production still did not match the long-term positional value Denver secured.
Denver Broncos Received
- player Champ Bailey
- pick 2004 2nd round pick (41st overall, Tatum Bell )
Washington Commanders Received
- player Clinton Portis
Trade Analysis
Denver earns the stronger review because the Broncos turned Clinton Portis into a Hall of Fame cornerback plus an extra second-round pick. Washington still received a productive feature back, so this is not graded as a one-sided disaster, but Denver controlled the harder-to-find asset and the better long-term value.