Denver Broncos received Cornell Gordon, while New York Jets…
Denver Broncos received Cornell Gordon, while New York Jets received Gus Hollomon. Cornell Gordon gave Denver veteran cornerback help after the exchange. His service supplied meaningful defensive value rather than a brief or purely transactional stop. In hindsight, that direct return supports a B- grade for Denver Broncos. The grade reflects realized football value from this exchange rather than reputation alone.
Denver Broncos Received
- player Cornell Gordon
New York Jets Received
- player Gus Hollomon
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1970-08-13, Denver Broncos received Cornell Gordon, while New York Jets received Gus Hollomon. The deal was limited in scale, so the evaluation turns on the direct football value each club actually received. The supported package is treated as the complete exchange, and the grades stay proportional to what this transaction produced.
Denver Broncos Return
Denver Broncos received Cornell Gordon, while New York Jets received Gus Hollomon. Cornell Gordon gave Denver veteran cornerback help after the exchange. His service supplied meaningful defensive value rather than a brief or purely transactional stop. In hindsight, that direct return supports a B- grade for Denver Broncos. The grade reflects realized football value from this exchange rather than reputation alone.
New York Titans/Jets Return
New York Jets received Gus Hollomon, while Denver Broncos received Cornell Gordon. Gus Hollomon gave New York an experienced starting safety and also contributed meaningful service. The Jets received a legitimate defensive piece rather than a negligible return. In hindsight, that direct return supports a B- grade for New York Jets. The grade reflects realized football value from this exchange rather than reputation alone.
Value in Hindsight
Both clubs obtained useful veteran defensive backs and neither side clearly separated itself through duration or impact. The exchange therefore looks balanced in hindsight: Denver received real cornerback value and New York received real safety value. Matching B- grades recognize useful returns without overstating a modest transaction. Because this was a relatively small exchange, the grade gap is kept in proportion to the actual difference in outcomes rather than the size of the names involved.
Final Verdict
The final judgment is Even Trade. Denver Broncos receives B-, while New York Jets receives B-. The verdict follows the strongest supported comparison of what each side directly obtained. A modest deal can still produce a winner, but the grades remain scaled to the transaction's limited size and realized impact.