27th
April
2007
2007 NFL Draft Rumors
posted in Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, Rumors, Lance Briggs, Washington Redskins, Denver Broncos, 2007 NFL Draft, Trades, Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, NFL |Let’s get right to the most relevant rumors as we lead up to the draft!
- ESPN’s Ed Werder reports that the Browns may actually try to trade up with the Raiders to secure the selection of JaMarcus Russell. The rumor is that the Browns will give up Braylon Edwards, the third overall pick in the 2005 draft, in order to move up. This would be a great deal for the Raiders, if it was indeed true, but it seems too outlandish to be accurate.
- There are many whispers that Lance Briggs could still be moved by the Chicago Bears. The Washington Redskins are the most likely destination. The Bears and Briggs are at odds, and if the Bears find a deal that they like, they will not hesitate to move him.
- Inside the League is reporting that the Texans may be trying to trade down with the Denver Broncos. The rumored trade would be the 21st and 56th picks exchanged for the 10th overall pick. That would not be a great deal on the part of the Texans - but if they can get a 2008 2nd round pick they may pull the trigger. The Texans would at least be able to add a WR and CB in the first two rounds this way. The Broncos would likely target Adam Carriker, Patrick Willis, or Amobi Okoye. The trade is not likely to happen until the Texans are on the clock. If Willis is available, I see a trade as very likely. [UPDATE: Adam Schefter, who is well connected in Denver, reports that there have been no talks in regards to this trade. While that seems unlikely - he might be saying what the Broncos want, it appears likely that another site posted a deal as “done” before it was]
- There is increasing rumors that Patrick Willis is a wanted man - Buffalo and San Francisco are apparently both on the Ole Miss MLB, with Denver (as mentioned above) a suitor if they can work in front of those teams.
