NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver acquired Tom Neville / Tommy Neville (Oliver) from New England Patriots for 1979 tenth round pick (#270-Martin Cox). Denver paid draft capital for Tom Neville / Tommy Neville (Oliver), 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 24, 1978 Denver BroncosNew England Patriots Confidence: high Tier: minor

New England Patriots Received

  • pick 1979 tenth round pick (#270-Martin Cox)

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Tom Neville / Tommy Neville (Oliver) from New England Patriots for 1979 tenth round pick (#270-Martin Cox). Denver paid draft capital for Tom Neville / Tommy Neville (Oliver), 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 Tom Neville / Tommy Neville (Oliver) from New England Patriots for 1979 tenth round pick (#270-Martin Cox). Denver paid draft capital for Tom Neville / Tommy Neville (Oliver), 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 1979 tenth round pick (#270-Martin Cox) and gave up Tom Neville / Tommy Neville (Oliver).