The Arizona Cardinals could be open to trading down for the No. 8 pick overall in the NFL draft next week. And, as has been reported, there are some teams reportedly seeking to move up. Three teams in particular could be in play.
Let’s further break down these options and see what would be some potential likely scenarios:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pick No. 14
This seems like the most likely for many reasons. The first is that the Cardinals still could get a player they have rated high on their board.
The next is that the GM of the Bucs, Jason Licht, and Steve Keim have a good relationship. Given the unusual communication options that may limit some trade talk, it would make sense that Keim and Licht would trust each other, not to mention that Arizona’s previous coach is there in Bruce Arians.
The catch – would Tampa Bay be willing to part with their second-round pick, No. 45 overall, to come up six spots to No. 8? According to the infamous NFL Draft trade chart, Arizona would come out slightly ahead.
However, if they see a player that helps them in their short window (i.e. however much longer Tom Brady has), they may be willing to part with it. A first and a third would likely not be enough value.
How about for the Cardinals? This would be a best-case scenario to trading back. There’s still a possibility of one of the top four offensive lineman still being on the board, or potentially Josh Jones, who they reportedly like. There could also be players available like CJ Henderson, Javon Kinlaw, or even potentially a luxury pick (and Kyler Murray favorite) like CeeDee Lamb.
And with pick 45, they could potentially select another potential starter, such as Naville Gallimore or Russ Blacklock along the defensive line, or Ezra Cleveland if they choose to not go tackle in Round 1.
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