NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Denver acquired Dre' Bly and 2007 6th round pick (176th overall subsequently traded, Rufus Alexander) from Detroit Lions for Tatum Bell, George Foster and 2007 5th round pick (158th overall, Johnny Baldwin). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

March 2, 2007 Denver BroncosDetroit Lions Confidence: high Tier: minor

Denver Broncos Received

Detroit Lions Received

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Dre' Bly and 2007 6th round pick (176th overall subsequently traded, Rufus Alexander) from Detroit Lions for Tatum Bell, George Foster and 2007 5th round pick (158th overall, Johnny Baldwin). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Dre' Bly and 2007 6th round pick (176th overall subsequently traded, Rufus Alexander) from Detroit Lions for Tatum Bell, George Foster and 2007 5th round pick (158th overall, Johnny Baldwin). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap. Detroit Lions received Tatum Bell, George Foster and 2007 5th round pick (158th overall, Johnny Baldwin) and gave up Dre' Bly and 2007 6th round pick (176th overall subsequently traded, Rufus Alexander).