(02-04-2022, 04:52 AM)Black and Teal Wrote: I don’t know if it’s possible, I doubt it. But trading down is probably the best move for the franchise. Any scenarios?
1. Aidan Hutchinson destroys the combine and drives his stock up
2. Kayvon Thibodeaux destroys the combine and drives his stock up
3. Malik Willis, spending all week with the Lions coaching staff, builds a strong pitch at the Senior Bowl (maybe the Lions gives us a second to move up and insure Willis).

Sadly, outside of a GM going mad with power, I don't think is a year that anyone is going to trade up to 1, unless we offer the pick at a severe discount. And in that scenario, I'd rather just take the guy we think is the best combination of value, fit, and potential than to take a loss by sliding back for one or two lesser players.

With Detroit picking right behind us, there would have to be someone else infatuated with Willis, Pickett, or any other QB and linked to us in a trade for them to even be tempted to move. Again, unless Pickett craps the bed or Willis plays and measures well beyond expectation, they're probably in good place to stand pat and take the next guy.

If Hutch or Thibs destroy things to get their stock that high, why wouldn't you take them yourself?

I think the more realistic scenario may be that between time running out on TLaw's deal, new coach, and Baalke left to defend his position in the FO, we look to trade future picks to get back into the first and pick a second player, whether that be an OT or WR. I'd do this for guys like Linderbaum, Burks, or London in a heart beat.

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