General Draft Rumors/Speculation Thread

[FuFuLamePoo]

https://x.com/pschrags/status/1914139872782094810?s=46&t=xpgkpbdmCQHLrpIYBMrHOw
 

I think it’s Mykel

[MHS831]

I will be posting my mock one week from today.  Your welcome.

[Bear Hands]

7 hours ago, FuFuLamePoo said:

https://x.com/pschrags/status/1914139872782094810?s=46&t=xpgkpbdmCQHLrpIYBMrHOw
 

I think it’s Mykel

Could very well be

[TheSpecialJuan]

https://x.com/panthersontap/status/1914279338666602729?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

[Panthercougar68]

There’s been some Vegas odds shift for Tet and Jags at 5 is picking up.

[Bear Hands]

42 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

https://x.com/panthersontap/status/1914279338666602729?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

Likely eyeing Jeanty/Hampton/Warren/Loveland

Package could be: 20, 85, & their 2026 1st

[Jon Snow]

7 minutes ago, Bear Hands said:

Likely eyeing Jeanty/Hampton/Warren/Loveland

Package could be: 20, 85, & their 2026 1st

That's not enough. 

[Bear Hands]

Just now, Jon Snow said:

That's not enough. 

In this draft class could be depending on the recipient.  

[Bear Hands]

Interesting note - this is the first draft since 1994 (over 30 years) with no trades at this point in the offseason including 1st round picks.  Shows you how much people want to move up aye? lol

[Jon Snow]

Just now, Bear Hands said:

In this draft class could be depending on the recipient.  

I don't care about class value. If anything that would make our pick more valuable because we are dropping down out of the running for best players. No, the Broncos offer is not enough for me.

[Bear Hands]

1 minute ago, Jon Snow said:

I don't care about class value. If anything that would make our pick more valuable because we are dropping down out of the running for best players. No, the Broncos offer is not enough for me.

I'm not so sure that's how teams are looking at it.  

If it's common knowledge we're landing similar talent value at the spot in the trade down, the offers could simply be light and underwhelming.  So the question comes - does Morgan want to trade down even if its not usual value gained? Or would he prefer to stay pat and pick who would be similar value as who you get in that trade down spot?

[Bear Hands]

Context trade 12 to 6 (Cardinals/Lions) from 2023:

Lions trade 1-6 & 3-81 to the Cards for 1-12, 2-34, & 5-168. 

People need to get out of their mind we're automatically getting a 2nd and future 1st in a trade down.  

[Jon Snow]

Just now, Bear Hands said:

I'm not so sure that's how teams are looking at it.  

If it's common knowledge we're landing similar talent value at the spot in the trade down, the offers could simply be light and underwhelming.  So the question comes - does Morgan want to trade down even if its not usual value gained? Or would he prefer to stay pat and pick who would be similar value as who you get in that trade down spot?

Trading with the Broncos does not improve our second round position which is the main goal. Without a higher second pick the trade is pointless. Forget a future 1st as it will be at the bottom of the 1st round next year.

[Bear Hands]

5 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

Trading with the Broncos does not improve our second round position which is the main goal. Without a higher second pick the trade is pointless. Forget a future 1st as it will be at the bottom of the 1st round next year.

I'd say any 2025 capital gained helps.  We already have (2) 4ths and (3) 5ths.  So whether you gain a 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th, you have more in the bank to package with 57 if we want to move up for a guy we want.  

And if you gain a high 2026 in the process, it's a solid move. 

Another context trade: Vikings/Lions interdivisional from 2022:

Lions sent 1-32, 2-24, & 3-66 to MIN for 1-12 & 2-46

20 spots with no future pick involved.  It was a round two swap and a 3rd added.