Washington's Possible Trade Down Partners

A lot of fans out there, myself included, believe that Washington should trade down from the #9 pick . And sure it is easy to say, but it is not always easy to do. The Redskins have to find the right trade partners the right scenarios for this to work. I thought it might be helpful to look at a few trade down scenarios that the Redskins could come up with. For these trade scenarios it will depend on who is available. For any of them to work one of the four players we are targeting, Braylon Edwards, Mike Williams, Antrel Rolle, or Adam Jones must be available. These are most likely draft day scenarios.

#14 Carolina Panthers Carolina needs to replace Muhammed and might be willing to jump up to #9 for a chance at Williams or Edwards. The question is with picking at #14 they could easily grab Troy Williamson if both of the top receivers are gone. Will they give up their second (#45 overall) to move up? Possibly but more likely only their third (#79 overall).

#15 Kansas City Chiefs Kansas needs help at Corner and when #9 comes up either Rolle or “Pac Man” will be available. But the Chiefs need help at defensive end also and may not give up their second (46 overall) for a move up when they go after Carlos Rodgers or a host of DE here.

#18 Minnesota Vikings Why would Minnesota move to #9 when they already have #8? Because they have a lot of wholes and alot of salary cap room that is why. This would allow them to grab a top receiver (Williams or Edwards) and a top Defensive End (Merriman/Cody) or a top Linebacker (Derrick Johnson) and really shore up their squad. It would be worth giving up their second (49 overall) to get two instant starters. This is the one scenario where the dependence of our four targeted players does not come into play. It also is the one scenario that could be done before draft day.

#22 Baltimore Ravens Yes they added Derrick Mason, but they need a WR starting opposite them. If Mike Williams is available it could be worth the move up. Finally Billick will give Boller some targets to throw to. Giving up their second (#53 overall) might be worth the shot at a top flight WR instead of hoping for Williamson and/or Clayton to drop into their laps.

#23 Seattle Seahawks Losing Ken Lucas hurts and a shot at Rolle or Jones will tempt the hawks to move up. Their second (#54 overall) could be the price to do it. Whether they got the salary cap space to do it is the issue here.

#25 Denver Broncos Another team hurting at CB. With the Brown signing that is where they should be looking at Rolle or Jones. Their 2nd (#56 overall) is ripe for the picking.

#26 NY Jets Cornerback is a big need for the Jets. We just dealt them the Toe why not work with us again? Again Rolle or Jones should be available and they have a 2nd (#57 overall) that is ripe for the picking.

#27 Atlanta Falcons Getting repetitive yet. Another team needing a corner. With Carlos Rodgers and Fabian Washington more then likely going to be gone by this pick they might want to trade up to get one of the top guys at the position. They have a #2 (%9 overall) for Washington.

#28 San Diego Chargers There is a lot of money invested in quarterback in San Diego. But who are they going to throw to? There is already rumors of them trading to go to #1, but how about Williams at #9? Again Williams has to be available. San Diego would have to give up their 2nd (#61 overall) and something else though since they have no third. Perhaps a future pick (Snyder thinking about the future? Get out!)

#30 Pittsburgh Steelers We are getting a little low here but Pitt might want to make a huge jump. They need to replace Plaxico and have no chance at a top flight receiver at #30. I think they would have to give up their 2nd (#62) and their 3rd (#93). They could also go for a CB for the future but trading up to do so does not make sense.

#32 New England Patriots The champs would love to add a young CB to their squad. But I am not sure they have the firepower to do so. I also don’t know if the Redskins want to go this low. However if Rolle and/or Jones is available and the champs wanted to give up their 2nd (#64 overall) their 3rd (#100 overall).