Steelers’ G.M. says everyone wants to trade down in this draft

[Aven8]

Donald anyone

That's who I trade up for.

I read one mock draft today that had Donald to the Gents at 12. I'll be sick. Rue......

 

[jnday]

That's who I trade up for.

I read one mock draft today that had Donald to the Gents at 12. I'll be sick. Rue......

If the Giants pass on him, I don't think the Bears will.

 

[Common Sense]

It sounds like this is one of those drafts where there will be starters available in the 3rd and 4th rounds, which is good for us given our cap needs

There are starters available in the 3rd and 4th round of every draft. It's not like this is a draft where you go into the 4th round and pick a starter off the shelf and call it a day.

 

[big dog cowboy]

But Colbert seems to think the strength of this draft is in its depth, not in the elite players at the top. Which means accumulating more picks is the key to putting together a strong draft, and trading down is better than trading up.

The exact reason I don't trade up for anything.

 

[Oh_Canada]

I am sure Jerry will find a way to trade up and grab someone that was going to be there at our pick anyway.

Yes, like he's done that soooooo often in the past.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

Don’t expect the Steelers to trade up from the 15th overall pick in the NFL draft.

Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert said today at the league meeting that with the available talent in this draft, trading down makes a lot more sense than trading up. Unfortunately for Colbert, he thinks the rest of the league feels the same way, which means that teams looking to pick up extra picks by trading down won’t find many takers.

“It makes more sense in this draft than trading up,” Colbert said of trading down, via Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I’m sure everyone shares the same thought.”

All it takes is one team to fall in love with a player, however, for the possibility of trading up to materialize.

Read more: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...s-everyone-wants-to-trade-down-in-this-draft/

Awesome! Maybe Jerry can get and a 2nd or 3rd as well from one of the teams wanting to move out of the top.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

The cards are falling into place for my trade up for Clowney prediction.

 

[Nightman]

Every draft plays out different. You can't say do this or do that until it unfolds. Not many expected the huge run on OL/DL last year. Dallas is actually very lucky they still ended up with Frederick.

Moving up doesn't always have to cost a ton of picks if you are willing to swap spots later in the draft. If everyone is looking to move back, there can be big value in moving up for the right player.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

Every draft plays out different. You can't say do this or do that until it unfolds. Not many expected the huge run on OL/DL last year. Dallas is actually very lucky they still ended up with Frederick.

Moving up doesn't always have to cost a ton of picks if you are willing to swap spots later in the draft. If everyone is looking to move back, there can be big value in moving up for the right player.

I agree. Let the draft play out and then judge. People were judging taking Frederick so high last year, but it made perfect sense with the run on interior OL. There'd never been a draft in league history like that. Getting Frederick when we did was the right move. Especially now that we know he'll be a centerpiece for the next decade.

The same thing might happen this year. There might be a run on DL and you might see guys like Ealy, Hageman, Critchon, Jernigan, Nix, Easley, and others going much higher than anyone expects.

 

[Mrdude108]

With the depth in this draft, it's no surprise. There were some good points about trading up though, it could be much less expensive if teams really wanna fall back and grab an extra pick.

There are a few guys worth trading up for. Mack, Barr, Donald, top tackles, Watkins...ect. Still too much time in between to really know where guys will be taken though.

 

[Yuma Cactus]

GM's always tell the truth.

 

[waving monkey]

I kno!w many heads will explode if that happens...
Mine won't. I may not be ecstatic, but Ebron is a special talent who will help the team.
BPA baby, TCB... Don't make me use my moves on you.

Oh God No, not the dreaded "move up"

 

[waving monkey]

The exact reason I don't trade up for anything.

IMO, when you have a "eggs" fit that is replicated no where else in the draft you get him.
If that player fits a key position "if" the price is swallowable you take him.
We know the "motor" is just that.Get the motor tune it up and "ride it down the highway"

 

[Nation]

There are starters available in the 3rd and 4th round of every draft. It's not like this is a draft where you go into the 4th round and pick a starter off the shelf and call it a day.

That's how scouts are describing things this year. Only a few true blue chip players and none at QB, but a lot of depth.

 

[OhSnap]

I think "everyone" is too broad of a word.

 

[MissionCoach]

I am sure Jerry will find a way to trade up and grab someone that was going to be there at our pick anyway.

you mean trade up in the 1st round and grab someone that was going to be there at our pick in the 3rd round

 

[noshame]

I do think there will be lots of trades in the 2nd and 3rd rounds. That said, if you can move up in 1 at a good value, by all means go get a stud.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

Thread in response to this - http://cowboyszone.com/threads/humor-me-for-a-second-clowney-and-donald.285970/

 

[Alexander]

Eric Ebron will be that Wr/TE hybrid that Jerry drafts. He's already being compared to Jimmy Graham.

And that comparison is laughable.

 

[Cumart21]

This really favors teams with a lot of draft picks like the 49ers. Many teams looking to trade down which means the asking price to move up will be less than usual. Not good for the Cowboys because moving back won't garner large price. I believe in going against the trend, so moving up would be the move but the Cowboys can't afford to give up extra draft picks.