Every draft year, there are a few who suggest trading down, then the majority talk about how hard it is and that you need a partner, etc... Every year, there are multiple trades, the Pats manage to trade in and out of round with ease year after year, and this year was no different. So what gives?
It his latest interview Nix explains that "there were many calls 10+ for trying to trade up to their spot, bot for the first and second rounder"... letter he affirms that he "wants teams to get the point that he is not trading down"
From this its obvious that they lock in on players. I am not arguing that that is a bad thing per se, it can be a good thing, like drafting DM @3 (oppose to trading down), however in the long run a position like that limits your options and locking in one one player tends to work against you.
I hope this ends the debate once and for all. The Bills don't trade down because there are no deals or willing partners but because they don't want to. The opportunity is there, heavily there, even in the top 5 picks, but the Bills have their player in mind, and trading out was not an option. Lastly, the Bills are sending out a "leave us alone" type message which can lead to less calls and less opportunity in the future.
Next Draft remember that Deals are always out there, Trading in and out of spots is not as difficult or impossible and there are multiple trading partners. And certain teams take advantage of this year after year!!!
It his latest interview Nix explains that "there were many calls 10+ for trying to trade up to their spot, bot for the first and second rounder"... letter he affirms that he "wants teams to get the point that he is not trading down"
From this its obvious that they lock in on players. I am not arguing that that is a bad thing per se, it can be a good thing, like drafting DM @3 (oppose to trading down), however in the long run a position like that limits your options and locking in one one player tends to work against you.
I hope this ends the debate once and for all. The Bills don't trade down because there are no deals or willing partners but because they don't want to. The opportunity is there, heavily there, even in the top 5 picks, but the Bills have their player in mind, and trading out was not an option. Lastly, the Bills are sending out a "leave us alone" type message which can lead to less calls and less opportunity in the future.
Next Draft remember that Deals are always out there, Trading in and out of spots is not as difficult or impossible and there are multiple trading partners. And certain teams take advantage of this year after year!!!
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