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Last year, the Chargers [AJ Smith] was aggressive in getting the guy he wanted in the first round, while the Patriots were casually moving down. If Smith is targeting Jordan, the Patriots might find themselves trading down [yet] again.
In terms of trade scenarios, I highly doubt the Vikings would trade out of the 12th spot with issues abound on the defensive line and Ray Edwards up in the air. More likely, I can imagine the Dolphins moving down; especially if they have a feeling that the Chargers will take Jordan before the Patriots can.
With five picks in the first three rounds of the draft, the San Diego Chargers figure to be a key part of any trade in the NFL this April. Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune looks at what it would take for the Chargers to move up, and who they might be targeting when they get there.
Acee estimates that the Chargers could package their first-rounder (number 18 overall) with the 50th pick in the draft to move up to number 12 (currently held by the Minnesota Vikings). That would give them a chance to draft either J.J. Watt out of Wisconsin or Cal's Cam Jordan, two players who would fit in great at defensive end in the Bolts' 3-4 scheme.
That's what Acee would suggest to San Diego general manager A.J. Smith: "If the Chargers love either one -- and they should -- that would be a good move," he writes.
- Vince Verhei
NFL Rumors - NFL Trade Rumors, Free Agency Rumors and More - Rumor Central - ESPN
In terms of trade scenarios, I highly doubt the Vikings would trade out of the 12th spot with issues abound on the defensive line and Ray Edwards up in the air. More likely, I can imagine the Dolphins moving down; especially if they have a feeling that the Chargers will take Jordan before the Patriots can.
With five picks in the first three rounds of the draft, the San Diego Chargers figure to be a key part of any trade in the NFL this April. Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune looks at what it would take for the Chargers to move up, and who they might be targeting when they get there.
Acee estimates that the Chargers could package their first-rounder (number 18 overall) with the 50th pick in the draft to move up to number 12 (currently held by the Minnesota Vikings). That would give them a chance to draft either J.J. Watt out of Wisconsin or Cal's Cam Jordan, two players who would fit in great at defensive end in the Bolts' 3-4 scheme.
That's what Acee would suggest to San Diego general manager A.J. Smith: "If the Chargers love either one -- and they should -- that would be a good move," he writes.
- Vince Verhei
NFL Rumors - NFL Trade Rumors, Free Agency Rumors and More - Rumor Central - ESPN