Just how weird could the New Orleans Saints offseason get? The Saints are in the business of making bold moves, ranging from big hits (like signing Jared Cook and Demario Davis in consecutive years) to big whiffs (Jairus Byrd and Brandon Browner once shared the field), with others still to be decided (the jury’s out on Marcus Davenport, a player with terrific potential and a growing injury history).

So we should expect more big swings from the Saints in 2020. We took a shot at projecting four scenarios that might test the boundaries of what’s realistic; so take note that we aren’t advocating for these moves, just speculating. Think of it as a series of thought experiments, in the form of our hottest takes.

Trade up for a top-three wide receiver prospect

CeeDee Lamb, Jerry Jeudy, and Henry Ruggs III are all expected to be picked in the first half of the 2020 NFL Draft. They’re the cream of the crop, the most-accomplished and most-athletic receivers available, and the Saints won’t have a shot at any of them barring a big trade up. So that’s where we’ll start.

The Saints have made big leaps up the draft board before, moving from No. 27 to No. 14 (for Marcus Davenport in 2017) and from No. 56 to No. 28 (for Mark Ingram, back in 2011). They’ve been willing to give up future picks for immediate returns before, and could so again. It’s just kind of puzzling to do so in such a deep receiver class.

Maybe instead of jumping up that high for Lamb or one of the Alabama prospects, the Saints could make a smaller move up for Justin Jefferson or Jalen Reagor (like their trade from No. 27 to No. 20 in 2014, targeting Brandin Cooks). But that wouldn’t be ridiculously bold as another Davenport-esque trade, would it?