NFL Trade Verdict

Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams Win

Denver acquired Lawrence McCutcheon from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams in exchange for 1982 third round pick (#77-Robert Abraham). Denver paid draft capital for Lawrence McCutcheon, 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 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams.

April 15, 1980 Denver BroncosLos Angeles St Louis Rams Confidence: high Tier: standard

Los Angeles St Louis Rams Received

  • pick 1982 third round pick (#77-Robert Abraham)

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Lawrence McCutcheon from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams in exchange for 1982 third round pick (#77-Robert Abraham). Denver paid draft capital for Lawrence McCutcheon, 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 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Lawrence McCutcheon from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams in exchange for 1982 third round pick (#77-Robert Abraham). Denver paid draft capital for Lawrence McCutcheon, 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 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams. Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received 1982 third round pick (#77-Robert Abraham) and gave up Lawrence McCutcheon.