#34 PICK HAS TRADE VALUE

HOUSTONSAINT · 04-27-2006, 01:03 PM

It is becoming more and more apparent that we will probably have to pick at #2 overall because this draft is so top heavy that teams seem content on sitting and waiting to see who falls to them. However, the #34 overall pick will have some value in this draft. Most experts believe that some great prospects could easily fall into the second round.

If we can't get a Mangold or Carpenter at #34, and we are stuck picking the best LB, CB, or DT that is left, why not look to trade down in the second round?

For instance, there are three teams that are expected to be active in the draft and have multiple picks between the second and third rounds: The Vikings, Patriots, and Chargers.

Using the trade chart, we could swap the #34 overall for: #48 and #83(Minn), #50 and #81(SD), and #52 and #75 (NE). SD and NE would be ideal partners because they already boast two of the deepest rosters in the NFL and could use specific starters to put them over the top.

The point is that we could still get our 3rd rounder back while not moving down more than 14 to 18 places in the second round. Most mock drafts are ALL OVER THE PLACE with picks 34 to 80. What do you guys think?

04-27-2006, 01:03 PM	#1
HOUSTONSAINT Rookie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12	#34 PICK HAS TRADE VALUE It is becoming more and more apparent that we will probably have to pick at #2 overall because this draft is so top heavy that teams seem content on sitting and waiting to see who falls to them. However, the #34 overall pick will have some value in this draft. Most experts believe that some great prospects could easily fall into the second round. If we can't get a Mangold or Carpenter at #34, and we are stuck picking the best LB, CB, or DT that is left, why not look to trade down in the second round? For instance, there are three teams that are expected to be active in the draft and have multiple picks between the second and third rounds: The Vikings, Patriots, and Chargers. Using the trade chart, we could swap the #34 overall for: #48 and #83(Minn), #50 and #81(SD), and #52 and #75 (NE). SD and NE would be ideal partners because they already boast two of the deepest rosters in the NFL and could use specific starters to put them over the top. The point is that we could still get our 3rd rounder back while not moving down more than 14 to 18 places in the second round. Most mock drafts are ALL OVER THE PLACE with picks 34 to 80. What do you guys think?
HOUSTONSAINT Rookie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12