NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Denver acquired John Rowser from Pittsburgh Steelers for 1974 sixth round pick (#149-James Wolf / Jim Wolf); 1974 ninth round pick (#223-Tommy Reamon). Denver paid draft capital for John Rowser, 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 Pittsburgh Steelers.

January 30, 1974 Denver BroncosPittsburgh Steelers Confidence: high Tier: minor

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

  • pick 1974 sixth round pick (#149-James Wolf / Jim Wolf)
  • pick 1974 ninth round pick (#223- Tommy Reamon )

Trade Summary

Denver acquired John Rowser from Pittsburgh Steelers for 1974 sixth round pick (#149-James Wolf / Jim Wolf); 1974 ninth round pick (#223-Tommy Reamon). Denver paid draft capital for John Rowser, 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 Pittsburgh Steelers.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired John Rowser from Pittsburgh Steelers for 1974 sixth round pick (#149-James Wolf / Jim Wolf); 1974 ninth round pick (#223-Tommy Reamon). Denver paid draft capital for John Rowser, 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 Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh Steelers received 1974 sixth round pick (#149-James Wolf / Jim Wolf); 1974 ninth round pick (#223-Tommy Reamon) and gave up John Rowser.