Draft Day Trade Coming?
Scott Pioli, VP of Player Personnel
Scott Pioli, VP of Player Personnel
PatriotsInsider.com
Posted Apr 26, 2008


Are the Patriots really interested in making a Draft Day Trade? Do they need to leapfrog the Jets at No. 6, or will they drop back to collect more picks? Here’s the latest in what is turning out to be a fluid situation.

There are a number of reports streaming in that the Patriots are interested in moving out of the No. 7 spot. While nothing has been confirmed, we're hearing that things are heating up.

Possible trade scenarios:

Trade Up:

Partner: Kansas City Chiefs at No. 5
Possible Patriots targets: Glenn Dorsey, Vernon Gholston, Keith Rivers, Darren McFadden

Partner: Atlanta Falcons at No. 3 (Thomas Dimitroff connection)
Possible targets, Dorsey, Chris Long

Trading Down:

Partner: New Orleans Saints at No. 10
Saints target: Sedrick Ellis

Partner: Carolina Panthers at No. 13
Panthers targets: Sedrick Ellis, Matt Ryan

Partner: Dallas Cowboys at No. 22 and No. 28
Cowboys target: Darren McFadden

Check the Insider Lounge for the latest update and insider news on each situation:
Patriots Looking To Make Deal



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