NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver Broncos received Kyle Orton, 2009 1st round pick (18th overall, Robert Ayers), 2009 3rd round pick (84th overall subsequently traded, Mike Wallace) and 2010 1st round pick (11th overall subsequently traded, Anthony Davis). Chicago Bears received Jay Cutler and 2009 5th round pick (140th overall, Johnny Knox). The final review favors Denver Broncos because that return produced stronger practical football value.

April 3, 2009 Denver Broncos - Chicago Bears Confidence: high Tier: landmark

Denver Broncos Received

pick Kyle Orton, 2009 1st round pick (18th overall, Robert Ayers ), 2009 3rd round pick (84th overall subsequently traded, Mike Wallace ) and 2010 1st round pick (11th overall subsequently traded, Anthony Davis )

Chicago Bears Received

player Jay Cutler
pick 2009 5th round pick (140th overall, Johnny Knox )

Denver Broncos

B+

Chicago Bears

B-

Trade Analysis

Denver Broncos earns the stronger review after comparing actual player outcomes, draft-slot cost, roster usefulness, and retained value from the exchange. The final TradeVerdicts outcome is Denver Broncos Win.