NFL Trade Verdict

Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts Win

Denver acquired Ray May from Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts in exchange for 1974 third round pick (#67-Robert Pratt); 1974 eighth round pick (#198-Paul Miles (a)). Denver paid draft capital for Ray May, 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 Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts.

October 3, 1973 Denver BroncosBaltimore Indianapolis Colts Confidence: high Tier: standard

Denver Broncos Received

Baltimore Indianapolis Colts Received

  • pick 1974 third round pick (#67- Robert Pratt )
  • pick 1974 eighth round pick (#198-Paul Miles (a))

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Ray May from Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts in exchange for 1974 third round pick (#67-Robert Pratt); 1974 eighth round pick (#198-Paul Miles (a)). Denver paid draft capital for Ray May, 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 Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Ray May from Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts in exchange for 1974 third round pick (#67-Robert Pratt); 1974 eighth round pick (#198-Paul Miles (a)). Denver paid draft capital for Ray May, 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 Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts. Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts received 1974 third round pick (#67-Robert Pratt); 1974 eighth round pick (#198-Paul Miles (a)) and gave up Ray May.