Detroit Lions Win
Denver acquired Herman Weaver from Detroit Lions for 1978 fourth round pick (#109-Larry Tearry); 1978 sixth round pick (#165-Jesse Thompson). Denver paid draft capital for Herman Weaver, 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 Detroit Lions.
Denver Broncos Received
- player Herman Weaver
Detroit Lions Received
- pick 1978 fourth round pick (#109-Larry Tearry)
- pick 1978 sixth round pick (#165-Jesse Thompson)
Trade Summary
Denver acquired Herman Weaver from Detroit Lions for 1978 fourth round pick (#109-Larry Tearry); 1978 sixth round pick (#165-Jesse Thompson). Denver paid draft capital for Herman Weaver, 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 Detroit Lions.
Trade Analysis
Denver acquired Herman Weaver from Detroit Lions for 1978 fourth round pick (#109-Larry Tearry); 1978 sixth round pick (#165-Jesse Thompson). Denver paid draft capital for Herman Weaver, 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 Detroit Lions. Detroit Lions received 1978 fourth round pick (#109-Larry Tearry); 1978 sixth round pick (#165-Jesse Thompson) and gave up Herman Weaver.