NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver acquired Russ Hochstein from New England Patriots for an undisclosed 2009 draft pick. Denver paid draft capital for Russ Hochstein, 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 New England Patriots.

August 25, 2009 Denver BroncosNew England Patriots Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

New England Patriots Received

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Russ Hochstein from New England Patriots for an undisclosed 2009 draft pick. Denver paid draft capital for Russ Hochstein, 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 New England Patriots.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Russ Hochstein from New England Patriots for an undisclosed 2009 draft pick. Denver paid draft capital for Russ Hochstein, 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 New England Patriots. New England Patriots received an undisclosed 2009 draft pick and gave up Russ Hochstein.