Atlanta Falcons Win
Denver acquired Clarence Ellis from Atlanta Falcons for Charles Greer / Charlie Greer; Jerry Simmons; 1976 sixth round pick (#169-Stan Varner). Denver paid draft capital for Clarence Ellis, 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 Atlanta Falcons.
Denver Broncos Received
- player Clarence Ellis
Atlanta Falcons Received
- player Charles Greer / Charlie Greer
- player Jerry Simmons
- pick 1976 sixth round pick (#169-Stan Varner)
Trade Summary
Denver acquired Clarence Ellis from Atlanta Falcons for Charles Greer / Charlie Greer; Jerry Simmons; 1976 sixth round pick (#169-Stan Varner). Denver paid draft capital for Clarence Ellis, 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 Atlanta Falcons.
Trade Analysis
Denver acquired Clarence Ellis from Atlanta Falcons for Charles Greer / Charlie Greer; Jerry Simmons; 1976 sixth round pick (#169-Stan Varner). Denver paid draft capital for Clarence Ellis, 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 Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta Falcons received Charles Greer / Charlie Greer; Jerry Simmons; 1976 sixth round pick (#169-Stan Varner) and gave up Clarence Ellis.