NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver acquired Don Hardeman from Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts for 1980 twelfth round pick (#324-Marvin Sims). Denver paid draft capital for Don Hardeman, 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 Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts.

April 30, 1980 Denver BroncosBaltimore Indianapolis Colts Confidence: high Tier: minor

Baltimore Indianapolis Colts Received

  • pick 1980 twelfth round pick (#324-Marvin Sims)

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Don Hardeman from Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts for 1980 twelfth round pick (#324-Marvin Sims). Denver paid draft capital for Don Hardeman, 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 Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Don Hardeman from Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts for 1980 twelfth round pick (#324-Marvin Sims). Denver paid draft capital for Don Hardeman, 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 Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts. Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts received 1980 twelfth round pick (#324-Marvin Sims) and gave up Don Hardeman.