NFL Trade Verdict

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.

June 17, 1977 Denver BroncosDetroit Lions Confidence: high Tier: minor

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.