Denver acquired wide receiver Dave Logan from Cleveland and…
Denver acquired wide receiver Dave Logan from Cleveland and surrendered the fourth-round selection that became No. 96 Rickey Bolden. Logan provided the Broncos with a veteran receiving option, so Denver did receive practical football value. The approved hindsight comparison nevertheless gives the controlled fourth-round asset a slight edge, leaving Denver at C rather than a losing grade far below average.
Denver Broncos Received
- player Dave Logan (Russell)
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 1984 fourth round pick (#96-Rickey Bolden)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1984-04-27, Denver Broncos received Dave Logan (Russell), while Cleveland Browns received 1984 fourth round pick (#96-Rickey Bolden). The exchange is supported by the historical transaction and draft records carried into this review, allowing the two returns to be judged by the value each club actually controlled after the deal.
Denver Broncos Return
Denver acquired wide receiver Dave Logan from Cleveland and surrendered the fourth-round selection that became No. 96 Rickey Bolden. Logan provided the Broncos with a veteran receiving option, so Denver did receive practical football value. The approved hindsight comparison nevertheless gives the controlled fourth-round asset a slight edge, leaving Denver at C rather than a losing grade far below average. The grade reflects the practical value of that return rather than the reputation or theoretical value of the asset on the day of the trade.
Cleveland Browns Return
Cleveland received the fourth-round choice that became Rickey Bolden when it sent Dave Logan to Denver. A fourth-round selection gave the Browns a meaningful controlled asset and a chance to turn the outgoing veteran into younger roster value. That return edges Denver's side in the approved evaluation, supporting a C+ grade and a narrow Cleveland win. The same standard applies on this side: tangible playing value and clearly retained draft capital matter more than an eventual asset's label alone.
Value in Hindsight
The transaction is notable because the exact fourth-round selection can be traced cleanly to Rickey Bolden. Denver received a usable veteran in Logan, while Cleveland received a mid-round asset with longer-term roster flexibility. The difference is modest, so the grades stay close, but Cleveland's controlled draft return is enough to place the Browns slightly ahead.
Final Verdict
The final call is Cleveland Browns Win. Denver Broncos earns C, and Cleveland Browns earns C+. Those grades reflect the supported package and the relative football value each side realized, while keeping the scale of the transaction in proper context.