Editor’s Note: This is a republishing of an article written by former Niner Noise contributor, Eric Melendez, on how ESPN broke down a near trade between the 49ers and Broncos — one that would have sent quarterback Joe Montana in exchange for John Elway.
A new ESPN Films documentary, titled 30 for 30: Elway to Marino, sent a shock to Niner fans everywhere on Tuesday night. In the documentary, it is said that San Francisco 49ers head coach Bill Walsh almost traded Joe Montana for John Elway in the 1983 NFL Draft.