Why trade down?

[dolfanreal69]

I feel as long as we get atleast one impact player on the o-line we will be fine. We could get that player in the first or the third. If we were to tade down i would not mind doing so if we were to to get two second rd picks. Several teams hold two 2nd rd picks at this time. Dolfanreal69

 

[Superself]

Originally posted by FinFan4Life814


This seems like a good idea to me....trade down to grab Smiley (if Rick thinks we can get him late 1st) or Snee if Smileys gone, and use the extra pick on a lower-round DT (Lavalais from LSU? I'm not sure where he's rated in the draft though, he may not be projected as a mid-late rounder)

I agree. If Smiley lasts this long....however if a run on WRs start early....some early prospectives in other positions will fall.
Predicting the run on X position and taking advantage of it is key!!

 

[Bodzilla29]

The last couple of seasons the highest rated guards ahve almost all fallen out of the first round, will that continue this year? i have no clue, but it wouldn't suprise me if Smiley went at 20 or 35 or 40, depending on team needs and other players dropping.

Why trade down? Because in a deep draft like this you will be getting comparable talent in the top of the 2nd round. 2nd round picks are cheaper, and are under a lot less pressure to perform. PLus, you pick up additional picks in the process, and with more picks comes more chances for unearthing potential starters or contributers.

Why pay a guy "#20 money" when you can pay a guy just as good "#35 money"?

Of course, all that goes out the window if somebody you covet is in your draft spot, then you definately pull the trigger on that player.