I wouldn't go into the draft with the expectation of trading.  We have multiple picks and many different needs.  As such, we can probably match need and value without having to move around.  I'm very reluctant to trade up if it involves any of our first five picks.  The fifth pick is the top pick in the third round.  That should be a starter for us.  If we use those picks to trade up, we'd be getting one starter instead of two.  I can come up with hypothetical exceptions where it would be worth it, but I find those scenarios to fall somewhere between "unlikely" and "unrealistic".  I'm fine with using our day 3 picks in trade ups if a quality player at a position of need falls, but doesn't appear will fall to us.  I'm also not a particular fan of trading future picks.  It feels like putting money on a credit card.  If you can't afford it now, you can't afford it later.

In regards to trade down, I'm not inclined to do it as I prefer quality and we already have a number of extra picks to get quantity.  However, sometimes it just makes sense.  If a team offers us an incredible offer, then sure, you take it.  It also can make sense if you have multiple players rated equally at need positions.  For example, if you have five players rated equally and all are needs, why not trade back five spots?  One of them will be there and you basically got an extra draft pick for free.

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