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.
Denver Broncos Received
- player Craig Morton
New York Giants Received
- player Steve Ramsey
- pick 1978 fifth round pick (#137-Brian DeRoo)
Trade Summary
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.
Trade Analysis
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. New York Giants received Steve Ramsey; 1978 fifth round pick (#137-Brian DeRoo) and gave up Craig Morton.