NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver acquired Craig Morton from the Giants for Steve Ramsey and a fifth-round pick, adding the veteran quarterback who helped lead the Broncos to their first Super Bowl appearance. Morton's arrival changed Denver's immediate ceiling. Within ten months, he helped guide the Broncos to their first Super Bowl appearance, giving the Orange Crush defense enough veteran quarterback stability to turn a strong roster into an AFC champion. Before John Elway, this was arguably the most impactful single-season quarterback acquisition in Broncos history

March 7, 1977 Denver Broncos - New York Giants Confidence: high Tier: major

New York Giants Received

Trade Analysis

Morton helped lead Denver to its first Super Bowl appearance the next season, while the Giants received little comparable impact from Ramsey and the pick.