Quote:They can be used to move up or flipped for picks next year.

 

Well sure, they can.

 

We also have a lot of needs right now.  If there's a guy that fits, a guy that would make you better now, just pull the trigger.  I know it's fun to think about trading back, getting the guy you want anyway, AND getting some future picks, but the reality is that the compensation probably won't be as high as many think.  

 

Some people's entire fictional draft strategy involved "trading back" over and over again, "stockpiling picks" without ever taking a player and pulling the trigger.

 

I think this organization is very direct in who they target.  I look for them using a couple of their extra picks to move up in the draft and get a player that they feel will start, like moving up to the late 3rd and grabbing a guard or center.

 

I see it similarly in the 1st round.  They probably are very comfortable with 3 players right now.

Unless someone wants to trade up and offers a deal "too good to turn down" (which likely won't happen), Dave will sit at 3 and take a player he likes a lot. 

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