NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Denver acquired Joe Dawkins from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for Dick Post / Dickie Post. Denver swapped Dick Post / Dickie Post for Joe Dawkins, 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.

October 25, 1971 Denver BroncosHouston Oilers Tennessee Titans Confidence: high Tier: minor

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Joe Dawkins from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for Dick Post / Dickie Post. Denver swapped Dick Post / Dickie Post for Joe Dawkins, 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 Joe Dawkins from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for Dick Post / Dickie Post. Denver swapped Dick Post / Dickie Post for Joe Dawkins, 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. Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans received Dick Post / Dickie Post and gave up Joe Dawkins.