NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Denver acquired Jim Turner (Bayard) from New York Jets for Bob Howfield / Bobby Howfield. Denver swapped Bob Howfield / Bobby Howfield for Jim Turner (Bayard), a direct player-value trade with limited evidence of a major long-term swing. The grades remain modest because the available record supports a useful roster exchange, not a clear franchise-changing win.

January 27, 1971 Denver BroncosNew York Jets Confidence: high Tier: minor

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Jim Turner (Bayard) from New York Jets for Bob Howfield / Bobby Howfield. Denver swapped Bob Howfield / Bobby Howfield for Jim Turner (Bayard), a direct player-value trade with limited evidence of a major long-term swing. The grades remain modest because the available record supports a useful roster exchange, not a clear franchise-changing win.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Jim Turner (Bayard) from New York Jets for Bob Howfield / Bobby Howfield. Denver swapped Bob Howfield / Bobby Howfield for Jim Turner (Bayard), a direct player-value trade with limited evidence of a major long-term swing. The grades remain modest because the available record supports a useful roster exchange, not a clear franchise-changing win. New York Jets received Bob Howfield / Bobby Howfield and gave up Jim Turner (Bayard).