NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Denver acquired Olen Underwood from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for Bob Young (Allen). Denver swapped Bob Young (Allen) for Olen Underwood, 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.

May 14, 1971 Denver BroncosHouston Oilers Tennessee Titans Confidence: high Tier: minor

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Olen Underwood from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for Bob Young (Allen). Denver swapped Bob Young (Allen) for Olen Underwood, 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 Olen Underwood from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for Bob Young (Allen). Denver swapped Bob Young (Allen) for Olen Underwood, 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 Bob Young (Allen) and gave up Olen Underwood.