Lions #3 pick up for grabs?

[Reebis21]

Been reading a lot about this 3rd pick and what the Lions might want to do with it.

What we know:

Apparently their ownership gave management the “one more year or heads will roll” speech while also publicly stating this to the fans.

What we can assume:

The odds of the Lions drafting a QB here are probably pretty slim because this regime most likely won’t trust a rookie QB to save all their jobs

Why we would want it:

I know a lot can change from now until the draft but I’d assume we only make a jump is if it’s for a QB. The only QB that makes since to trade up for if not Burrow is Tua. We’d need to leapfrog Miami and possibly the Chargers, who both could be targeting Tua.

What do we offer:

Based on the draft pick value chart...

Trade 1

Panthers trade Cam to the Chargers for their 2nd & 3rd rd

Trade 2

Panthers trade #7 overall, the Chargers 2nd & 3rd rd for Lion’s #3 overall pick 

Why the trades could work:

Chargers are moving into their new stadium and need a spark. To bring in Cam while still possessing their 1st rounder would be a nice get

Lions obviously add more picks to this year’s draft class. A future 1st attached to this year’s 1st does nothing for this current regime. A 1st, 2 2nds and 2 3rds to draft with this year would be nice.

Would y’all make this move? Is this unrealistic af? Does it surprisingly make sense all around? What are your thoughts?

[davos]

Ah here’s the meaty stuff I’m looking for. Get the popcorn! 

[kungfoodude]

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

Yeah I'm in favor of keeping Cam here but I hadn't given any thought to San Diego trading for him, that's an interesting idea.  Cam jogging onto the field in a new stadium picking up the torch from Rivers makes sense.  You know the fans would show up for that.

[philit99]

I would not draft Tua in the first round. He is not a first rounder.

[Tbe]

We have so many holes. A QB isn’t going to help.

We need to stock up on OL and DL first before we put a rookie back there.
 

Talk about what it will take to trade up to #1 next year for Laurence.

[CarolinaNCSU]

The idea of us trading up, with the holes on this team, is batshit insane. 

[GOOGLE JIM BOB COOTER]

hell yes trade cam and our 1st round pick to reach for an injured quarterback

[Inimicus]

[davos]

The Vegas Raiders have the what 12th and 19th picks?  That's what I find interesting and they're going to want an attraction.  I'm not promoting it but if we do ship Cam, that's where he'll go if I'm a betting man.  Not Chicago, Denver or San Diego (All of which happen to be my last 3 cities of residency haha)

[Palmetto]

2 minutes ago, davos said:

The Vegas Raiders have the what 12th and 19th picks?  That's what I find interesting and they're going to want an attraction.  I'm not promoting it but if we do ship Cam, that's where he'll go if I'm a betting man.  Not Chicago, Denver or San Diego (All of which happen to be my last 3 cities of residency haha)

Said this in another thread if the Panthers trade Cam its because they believe hes not 100% that also means other teams know this also

Panthers wont be getting any first rounders

[philit99]

Just now, Palmetto said:

Said this in another thread if the Panthers trade Cam its because they believe hes not 100% that also means other teams know this also

Panthers wont be getting any first rounders

Or because Cam has lost his mobility. Cam not being affective running the ball removes one of his best assets. 

[Forty-Eight]

I predict that Cam will be traded to LA for a 2nd rounder the least. I just don’t know if we can afford to trade up for Tua as much as I like him

[davos]

3 minutes ago, Palmetto said:

Said this in another thread if the Panthers trade Cam its because they believe hes not 100% that also means other teams know this also

Panthers wont be getting any first rounders

Not necessarily.  It's all speculation but I think the reports that 8-10 teams would give a pretty penny for him aren't unfounded.  I think we could get a first and 4th.  Maybe...