NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver acquired Charley Johnson / Charlie Johnson (Lane) from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans in exchange for 1973 third round pick (#61-Bill Olds). Denver paid draft capital for Charley Johnson / Charlie Johnson (Lane), 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 16, 1972 Denver BroncosHouston Oilers Tennessee Titans Confidence: high Tier: standard

Houston Oilers Tennessee Titans Received

  • pick 1973 third round pick (#61-Bill Olds)

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Charley Johnson / Charlie Johnson (Lane) from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans in exchange for 1973 third round pick (#61-Bill Olds). Denver paid draft capital for Charley Johnson / Charlie Johnson (Lane), 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 Charley Johnson / Charlie Johnson (Lane) from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans in exchange for 1973 third round pick (#61-Bill Olds). Denver paid draft capital for Charley Johnson / Charlie Johnson (Lane), 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 1973 third round pick (#61-Bill Olds) and gave up Charley Johnson / Charlie Johnson (Lane).