NFL Trade Verdict

Kansas City Chiefs Win

Denver acquired Tony Reed from Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for 1981 third round pick (#75-Roger Taylor); 1982 fourth round pick (#104-Stuart Anderson). Denver paid draft capital for Tony Reed, 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 Kansas City Chiefs.

April 28, 1981 Denver BroncosKansas City Chiefs Confidence: high Tier: standard

Denver Broncos Received

Kansas City Chiefs Received

  • pick 1981 third round pick (#75-Roger Taylor)
  • pick 1982 fourth round pick (#104-Stuart Anderson)

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Tony Reed from Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for 1981 third round pick (#75-Roger Taylor); 1982 fourth round pick (#104-Stuart Anderson). Denver paid draft capital for Tony Reed, 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 Kansas City Chiefs.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Tony Reed from Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for 1981 third round pick (#75-Roger Taylor); 1982 fourth round pick (#104-Stuart Anderson). Denver paid draft capital for Tony Reed, 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 Kansas City Chiefs. Kansas City Chiefs received 1981 third round pick (#75-Roger Taylor); 1982 fourth round pick (#104-Stuart Anderson) and gave up Tony Reed.