Denver Broncos received the 2010 fifth-round pick at No. 137…
Denver Broncos received the 2010 fifth-round pick at No. 137 in the 2010-04-19 exchange involving Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles. Denver converted Scheffler and a seventh-round choice into pick No. 137, which became Perrish Cox. Cox started nine games as a rookie for the Broncos, while his later production with other teams does not add value to Denver's side. That realized return supports a C+ grade for Denver Broncos. The overall verdict is Detroit Lions Win, with the grade based on direct value created from this transaction.
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 2010 5th round pick (137th overall, Perrish Cox )
Detroit Lions Received
- player Tony Scheffler
- pick 2010 7th round pick (220th overall subsequently traded, Jamar Chaney )
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Ernie Sims
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Philadelphia sent the 2010 fifth-round pick at No. 137 to Denver, Denver sent Tony Scheffler and pick No. 220 to Detroit, and Detroit sent Ernie Sims to Philadelphia in the April 19, 2010 three-team trade. Each club's grade is based only on the value it directly controlled after the transaction.
Denver Broncos Return
Denver converted Scheffler and a seventh-round choice into pick No. 137, which became Perrish Cox. Cox started nine games as a rookie for the Broncos, while his later production with other teams does not add value to Denver's side. That limited but real rookie contribution supports a C+ grade.
Detroit Lions Return
Scheffler played four seasons for Detroit and caught 120 passes for 1,311 yards and eight touchdowns from 2010 through 2013. Detroit also received pick No. 220, though the Lions later moved that selection to Philadelphia. Four useful seasons make Detroit's return the most durable part of the deal and support a B+ grade.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
Sims started all 15 games he played for Philadelphia in 2010, recording 55 combined tackles and two sacks. He gave the Eagles immediate lineup value, but his Philadelphia tenure lasted only one season. A full season of starting work is meaningful, though the short tenure keeps the grade at C+.
Value in Hindsight
Detroit received the longest-lasting direct return through four seasons of Scheffler. Philadelphia got one season of starting linebacker work, and Denver got a usable rookie defensive back from pick No. 137. Jamar Chaney's later Eagles production belongs to Philadelphia because Detroit traded away pick No. 220. The comparison remains proportional to a minor trade and avoids crediting production that occurred after a pick or player changed teams again.
Final Verdict
Detroit wins because Scheffler delivered several useful seasons, while Philadelphia and Denver received shorter-lived returns. The margin is meaningful but not overwhelming. Final grades: Denver Broncos C+, Detroit Lions B+, Philadelphia Eagles C+. The final verdict is Detroit Lions Win.