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It’s becoming more likely by the day that if the Bucs want a shot at Georgia Tech WR Calvin Johnson, that they’re going to have to trade up from the #4 spot.
As it turns out, the Bucs may have a trading partner.
According to reports, the Lions are wanting to trade back out of the #2 pick and acquire an extra draft choice in the process. The Bucs fit that bill, having an extra 2nd round pick, acquired from the Colts for DT Anthony McFarland.
This trade would make sense for both parties. The Lions are not sold on drafting Notre Dame QB Brady Quinn, and I doubt Matt Millen wants to face the public outcry in Detroit if he were to draft yet another receiver in the 1st round. The Bucs, on the other hand, are left playing the waiting game at #4, wondering who will slip to them. The Bucs would be wise to pull the trigger on this type of deal, which could ensure them the opportunity to draft Johnson (pending the status of the Raiders’ QB situation come Draft Day).
If this deal does go down, there’s a good possibility we won’t see it happen until April 28, when the Lions are on the clock. The Bucs would want to be sure that the player they’re targeting will be available at #2 before pulling the trigger on the deal.
Posted by Marvin Williams, Los Angeles, Ca on 04/10 at 07:31 PM
The Bucs should sit tight and draft at the #4 position and not try to move up. I know Calvin Johnson is a great talent with unlimited potential, however, given the needs the team has overall giving up a 2nd round pick to move up is not worth it. He may fall to the Bucs anyway. If not, JaMarcus Russell, Brady Quinn, or Joe Thomas would be great for the Bucs. Here’s my wish list or something similar on draft day.
1. Calvin Johnson WR, Ga Tech
2a Tank Tyler DT, NC State
2b Eric Weddle S, Utah
3 Tim Crowder DE, Texas
4 Fred Bennett CB, South Carolina
5. Kyle Young C, Fresno State
Posted by Jamaal Neal, Colorado Springs, CO on 04/10 at 02:22 PM
I hope we don’t pull off this deal. First off, he might just fall to us. As good as he is, we can’t afford to trade up to get him with so many other needs. that 2nd round pick is too valuable for just one person as bad as the defense was last year. so we should wait at 4 with our fingers crossed. if he’s not there when we’re on the clock, maybe we can trade down or pick up Gaines Adams (which wouldn’t be all that bad, now would it?).
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Luke Easterling has spent the past seven years covering the NFL Draft as owner, editor and writer for Gridiron Central, an online NFL Draft magazine. He now brings his love for the NFL's yearly selection process to the TBO nation. When he's not breaking down film on prospects or scolding "experts" for overvaluing workout results, Luke enjoys playing music, and sharing his love of sports with his lovely wife, Lakin, his friends and family. Luke is currently a student at the University of South Florida pursuing a degree in Mass Communications.
Posted by Bill Wingard, LaBelle ,Fl on 04/15 at 10:48 AM
The only way this trade needs to happen is swap #1’s and give the lions simeon rice instead of a 2nd round pick.that would help our cap and keep all our picks.