Matt's NFL Draft Blog - Updated 2/16

[Walter]

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Trade possibilities for Dallas-McFadden

[49ersfan]

Good read. I'm looking forward to the ultimate bash McSteal post.

[bulldog0123]

best blog yet!

[GridIron NUt]

That would be a fantastic move for Baltimore because if they keep their second they still have a shot at a Chad Henne or Andre Woodson

[Matt McGuire]

And Baltimore keeps their 2008 3rd round pick also...I think they could swap with the Patriots and just give up a 2009 3rd round pick or an equivalent 2008 4th.

[Matt McGuire]

That would be a fantastic move for Baltimore because if they keep their second they still have a shot at a Chad Henne or Andre Woodson

I actually was thinking about this yesterday when I was outlining how far McFadden could fall (I came away with the most realistic being #7...he could certainly fall as far as #12 then I think someone would make a move for him at that point...I don't want to make my blog too complicated to read).

When I then thought Dallas could trade up with Baltimore if the Patriots passed I thought, what the **** is keeping Baltimore from taking McFadden...which would be a very realistic/logical "shocker" pick.

New Orleans did it with Reggie Bush at #2 in 2006. Minnesota did it with Peterson at #7 in 2007. This is a trend of teams drafting complimentary runningbacks based on value and without having a lot of needs. I mean NO went onto the NFC Championship game and Minnesota was in serious playoff contention following in the following seasons of these drafts.

[Walter]

And Baltimore keeps their 2008 3rd round pick also...I think they could swap with the Patriots and just give up a 2009 3rd round pick or an equivalent 2008 4th.

Balt has no 2008 3rd-round... It belongs to BUffalo

[Matt McGuire]

Thanks for the correction.