Denver acquired Eason Ramson from San Francisco for the 1984…
Denver acquired Eason Ramson from San Francisco for the 1984 fifth-round choice that became No. 132 Cliff Benson. Ramson never appeared in a regular-season game for Denver, so the Broncos received no sustained on-field return. The surrendered draft capital later helped San Francisco move up for Michael Carter, leaving Denver with the clearly weaker realized outcome.
Denver Broncos Received
- player Eason Ramson
San Francisco 49ers Received
- pick 1984 fifth round pick (#132-Cliff Benson)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1984-04-10, Denver Broncos received Eason Ramson, while San Francisco 49ers received 1984 fifth round pick (#132-Cliff Benson). The exchange is judged by the football value each club actually realized from the assets it controlled after the transaction. Later movement of a draft choice is considered only when the cited record connects that movement to the original return.
Denver Broncos Return
Denver acquired Eason Ramson from San Francisco for the 1984 fifth-round choice that became No. 132 Cliff Benson. Ramson never appeared in a regular-season game for Denver, so the Broncos received no sustained on-field return. The surrendered draft capital later helped San Francisco move up for Michael Carter, leaving Denver with the clearly weaker realized outcome.
San Francisco 49ers Return
San Francisco moved Eason Ramson to Denver and received the 1984 fifth-round choice that became No. 132 Cliff Benson. That draft capital was later used in the package that moved the 49ers up for Michael Carter, who became a long-term impact player. Ramson produced no regular-season value for Denver, making San Francisco's side decisively more productive in hindsight.
Value in Hindsight
Ramson's lack of a Denver regular-season appearance sharply limits the Broncos' return. San Francisco did more than recover a fifth-round choice: the No. 132 asset became part of the package used to move up for Michael Carter. Carter's long tenure and impact with the 49ers creates a strong value chain from the consideration San Francisco received, even though additional assets were involved in the later move. The scale of that difference supports a decisive San Francisco win.
Final Verdict
The final call is San Francisco 49ers Win. Denver Broncos earns D, and San Francisco 49ers earns A-. Those grades reflect the supported package, the documented post-trade production, and the relative football value each side ultimately realized from this exchange.