Latest mock from Will Brinson (multiple trades)

[t96]

It has indeed been talked about a lot.

 

The big question would be whether they retain pick 17 in the process.

 

I don't see any way they would. San Diego doesn't have a whole lot of leverage in trade negotiations considering Rivers could end up a FA in a year anyways, and I saw a report that Rivers and #17 for #2 would just be a "starting point." This is really a crazy draft because of Mariota. There are half a dozen teams that could be interested in trading up for him. I think what ends up happening with him will affect us a lot. 

[Mr. Scot]

I don't see any way they would. San Diego doesn't have a whole lot of leverage in trade negotiations considering Rivers could end up a FA in a year anyways, and I saw a report that Rivers and #17 for #2 would just be a "starting point." This is really a crazy draft because of Mariota. There are half a dozen teams that could be interested in trading up for him. I think what ends up happening with him will affect us a lot. 

 

I've seen it suggested that it's possible (to trade yet keep the #17) but have to admit I have a hard time seeing it happen.

 

[PanthersUnited]

It blows my mind that literally not one single mock draft out there has us taking a WR

[Matthias]

Yes, hate it if we picked up Humphries.  For one, he's not ready to start.  Two, people keep talking about his battle with Shane Ray and how well he performed against him.  I saw him give up 2 or 3 sacks to Ray, so I don't know what people are talking about.

 

If all of our top guys that we would have chose are gone at 25, I say trade down.

[Matthias]

By the way concerning Humphries, never take a guy who all of a sudden rises up the draft boards after the college football season has long since been over.  See Blaine Gabbert.

[scarface]

I'd be livid if I were a Titans fan and we traded down from #2 and all we got was Shane Ray and Malcom Brown...

...and Phillip Rivers?

 

 

I could also see us trading up with Pitt if Gurley is still on the board to take him ahead of Zona. Wonder how the board would react to that one.

Exactly what I was about to say, plus Carolina and Pitt have a good relationship so hopefully they wouldnt' try to screw us to only move up 3 spots.

[scarface]

We would take Dupree in a heartbeat if the draft fell like that. Clear BPA and Gettleman wouldn't pass on a top pass rusher that fell out of the top 15

 

 

In that scenario Bud Dupree would be the pick I'm assuming. BPA

 

[Bartin]

Exactly what I was about to say, plus Carolina and Pitt have a good relationship so hopefully they wouldnt' try to screw us to only move up 3 spots.

 

Our 4th would be enough to move up to 22nd. Our 5th if they are feeling really generous.

[JawnyBlaze]

...and Phillip Rivers?

 

Good point, I forgot about that part of it.  I guess that'd be ok.  Still don't like Shane Ray, I'd definitely pick someone else at #12 if I were them, heh.

 

[juliosantos]

I feel like Humpheries is just like Moses in last years draft (Not talent wise). Everyone has us taking him but I just can't imagine him being our pick since there is no way he is the best player available at pick 25 

i feel the exact same way . samething goes for tj clemmings as well 

[rmoneyg35]

I think 90% of mocks now have us taking Humphries. Not sold.

I believe his style of play is compared to other tackles that were drafted in the first round that have yet to prove themselves in the NFL.

With all of the depth at WR, RB and CB I would love for us to trade down and acquire more picks.

[MV%doe]

I called at least 6 trades in the first 17 picks on the bold thread in the daft forum.

I think its going to a wild start.

[Jeremy Igo]

Posits a scenario where the Eagles trade up twice to snag Mariota and the rest of the first goes a little trade happy.

Has the Panthers taking D J Humphries with Jaelen Strong still on the board (Ravens take him at 26).

Seems a tad farfetched to me but judge for yourselves (link)

Humphries over Strong real possibility.

[jdpanther5]

Humphries over Strong real possibility.

Didn't you say the Panthers really liked Strong but weren't sold on Humphries?

I might be getting some prospects confused.