The Miami Dolphins hold the #1 pick in this year's NFL Draft. The Dolphins could take a player at #1, but they need more than one quality player. Trading down would definitely help this team rebuild.
While there does not appear to be a clear cut #1 player in this year's draft, it only takes one team to fall in love with a player like LSU DT Glenn Dorsey, Arkansas RB Darren McFadden, or BC QB Matt Ryan, for the Dolphins to swing a deal.
Trade scenario #1:
Dallas offers R1 P22, R1 P28, and RB Marion Barber
One possibility floating around is that Dallas owner Jerry Jones will try to swing a deal for McFadden. The Cowboys have the 22nd and 28th picks in the first round of this year's draft. According the the NFL Draft value chart, those two picks are worth about 1500 points. The #1 pick is worth 3000. The Cowboys could sweeten the deal by throwing in RB Marion Barber. Barber is a restricted free agent, and teamed with current RB Ronnie Brown, would produce one of the most dynamic rushing duos in the NFL.
Trade scenario #2:
Oakland offers R1 P3*, R2 P37*, and 2009 2nd Round pick
If Dallas shows serious interest in trading up, that might spur Oakland to make an offer for McFadden. While the Raiders had a break-out season from Justin Fargas, it wouldn't surprise me if Al Davis goes for the sensational trade.
Trade scenario #3:
Baltimore offers R1 P8, R2 P38, and 2009 1st Round pick
The Ravens and new coach John Harbaugh may decide to start off their regime by drafting a "franchise" QB. Boston College's Matt Ryan appears to be the frontrunner for the franchise QB label in this draft.
Trade scenario #4:
Cincinnati offers R1 P9, R2 P46, R3 P77, and WR Chad Johnson
Chad Johnson has made it known that he wants to be traded. The Bengals just may comply if they feel a guy like Glenn Dorsey or Virginia DE Chris Long would provide an immediate lift to the team's defense. Coach Marvin Lewis is on the hot seat, and trading Johnson for the #1 pick may just rid him of a headache and provide a boost to the D. The Dolphins could use a #1 WR after trading Chris Chambers to San Diego during the season.
Trade scenario #5:
Cleveland offers R2 P56, R3 P87, and QB Derek Anderson
The Browns are open to trading restricted free agent QB Derek Anderson. Two questions that need to be answered for this trade to happen: Do the Dolphins really want Derek Anderson and do the Browns want to shell out the money required to sign the #1 pick?
Trade scenario #6:
Atlanta offers R1 P4*, R2 P35*, and R3 P66*
The Falcons could be in the market for a franchise LT. Michigan's Jake Long fits the bill.
The Dolphins could trade the #1 pick, and here's how
Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 9:46 AM Posted by Mike Register
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February 11, 2008 5:06 AM
Sincerely doubt the Cleveland deal, they are not that interested in giving up too much, in less they could give up just the first round pick and Derek to get it.
Love the Cincinnati deal, that makes a lot of sense.
Sadly, we won't know until the draft in 70+ days though.
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