I think they will trade down with most likely Atlanta. They will take Mack or Manziel whom ever is there.
I would hate to see the whiners get Clowney!!!!!!!! All the more reason to get a stud OT in the draft, if there wasn't enough before!Trade down is their priority IMO .....a team like the declining 9ers who have SIX draft selection in the first 3 rounds yes a boatload of draft picks ( http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/tracker/by-name#dt-tabs:dt-by-team/dt-by-team-input:sf )
ESPN's Chris Mortensen stated on SportsCenter Friday that he's "heard more than twice" the 49ers could be "ready to do something big" in May's draft.
9ers are in great need to replace aging all pro DE Justin Smith age 35 (with Jadeveon Clowney) and the very troubled law breaking all pro LB'er Aldon Smith and the terrible knee destroying injury to all pro Lb'er Navorro Bowman ( with LB'er Khalil Mack) .LB'er Bowman is not expected back until well late into the season.
The 9ers have taken several losses in that front DL the last few seasons and Justin Smith has continued way past his prime to hold down that DL well, but he is 35 this season and even the great Merlin Olsen was in serious decline @ this age & retire. Currently they do not have a replacement for Justin on the roster.The 9ers would love to put DE Clowney & Aldon Smith on that right side to raise hell together. NASTY!
One constant with the Texans since the beginning of draft talk for this 2014 draft has been the Texans desire to trade down to acquire multiple draft selections in a very rare deep draft. The opportunity to get a half dozen legitimate starters in one draft???. Most good teams do not base their drafts on just a acquiring just a Blue Chipper. The Texans could like QB Tom Savage as well as QB Blake Bortles then the 9ers late first round pick is perfect for them. I threw out the extreme 9er trade due to the amount of selections that the 9ers could bundle if they desired.Honestly, what's in it for the Texans to move down the late 20s?
Hey Morning Muleman,
I thought this early on but now I really think that ATL is in great spot @ #6 to be in position for one of the 2 top OLT's or if LB'er Mack has a short fall without any cost to their draft pick stash.
One constant with the Texans since the beginning of draft talk for this 2014 draft has been the Texans desire to trade down to acquire multiple draft selections in a very rare deep draft. The opportunity to get a half dozen legitimate starters in one draft???. Most good teams do not base their drafts on just a acquiring just a Blue Chipper. The Texans could like QB Tom Savage as well as QB Blake Bortles then the 9ers late first round pick is perfect for them. I threw out the extreme 9er trade due to the amount of selections that the 9ers could bundle if they desired.
I would ask you did not Snead trade away the opportunity to get a blue chipper @ 1.2 in 2012 for a bundle of future unknown draft selections. Snead passed on blue chippers like MLB-Luke Kuechly, OLT Matt Kalil, DT Dontari Poe & Safety Mark Barrron all have already played in pro bowls. Kuechly is said to be the best LB'er in the NFL by many.
Texans take Clowney they need him and roll the dice in round two that a QB will be available. Just don't see Bill O'Brien taking Manziel. Which sets up the Rams trading down with the Falcons, who will select Mack thus making Jake Matthews a St. Louis Ram and providing yours truly a new jersey to purchase. I have only purchased three over the years...Youngblood, Pace & Kurt Warner. I will purchase any QB jersey when he leads the Rams to a Super Bowl victory.
I think that's very possible, den. If Atlanta doesn't trade up they may not even get one of the top 2 OTs.