2020 NFL Draft Dolphins Patriots among the five teams best positioned to trade up in first round
The 2020 NFL Draft is finally upon us and teams will have to adjust their respective strategies accordingly. There is always moving or shaking within the first round and the teams with the most draft capital are the best-positioned to make something happen. In today's exercise, we explore the teams that could trade up in the first round. 1. First-round picks: No. 5, No. 18 and No. 26 Potential target: Quarterback Miami was very active in free agency. Fans should not be
Wes Iwundu Jersey surprised if that philosophy carries over into the draft. The Dolphins have 14 picks and there is no chance that they make all of them. From the beginning, the Dolphins have been linked to a quarterback early in the first round. Oregon's Justin Herbert or Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa could be targets in that scenario. If they hold tight, look for Miami to make another move or two in the first round to secure an offensive tackle or two of its choosing. The Dolphins could also be a destination for one of the falling defensive talents, should there be a run on offensive tackles
Boban Marjanovic Jersey and quarterbacks in the top 10. The franchise has needs acro s the board, but quarterback and offensive tackle need to be addre sed significantly. Which teams are the top trade-up and trade-down candidates in the draft? The Pick Six Podcast crew tackles that question and much more on Mock Draft Monday; listen below andfor daily NFL goodne s. 2. First-round picks: No. 9 and No. 20 Potential target(s): Defensive tackle and offensive tackle Jacksonville has two picks in the first round after parting with star cornerback . The Jaguars acquired additional draft capital in trades involving veterans A.J. Bouye and . All of those transactions add up to a treasure chest of 12 picks. With picks early and in the middle of the first round, the Jaguars could be power brokers as they look to repair some of the potholes on their roster. Defensive tackle and offensive tackle make a lot of sense. An imposing interior defensive lineman would free up and to make plays on the edge. The idea of the AFC South franchise selecting a quarterback should not be ruled out either. 3. First-round picks: No. 22 and No. 25 Potential target(s): Cornerback
Josh Richardson Jersey and wide receiver Minnesota has lost most of its secondary to free agency. The Vikings need to addre s those positions heavily. After trading , they need another wide receiver or two to share the burden left upon . Edge rusher, linebacker and the offensive line are also needs. The Vikings have oddly created several problem areas, so stashing their 12 picks might be in their best interest. If Rick Spielman chooses, he can take a couple of pretty good players in the latter half of the first round, or he could become aggre sive and move up in an effort to land a better prospect. 4. First-round pick: No. 23 Potential target: Quarterback New England is publicly pushing the
Josh Reaves Jersey narrative that it's satisfied with as the franchise's next quarterback. But if Bill Belichick was not sold on Stidham, would he say that publicly? The answer is no. He needs Stidham and the rest of the NFL to believe that he can win with the second year player out of Auburn. It allows the head coach to make some moves in the night, whether that be for or securing another QB in the first round. The Patriots own 12 picks in the 2020 NFL Draft. They have plenty of current and future a sets to make a move up if they desire. 5. First-round pick: No. 30 Potential target(s): Wide receiver or linebacker Green Bay has not selected a wide receiver in the first round since 2002. The franchise has traditionally not valued the position that early. However, the Packers were also known to be really conservative in free agency until this past year as well. It is a new regime, which means new
Jason Kidd Jersey tendencies. is quickly approaching the end of his storied NFL career and the Packers need to make a play to surround him with weapons right now. They have 10 picks over the course of those three days. Do not be surprised if they make a move for a wide receiver. Other teams that make sense in a trade-up scenario: First-round pick: No. 6 Potential target: Quarterback First-round pick: No. 14 Potential target: Offensive tackle First-round pick: No. 17 Potential target: Cornerback First-round pick: No. 21 Potential target: Wide receiver First-round pick: No. 28 Potential target(s): Wide receiver or linebacker