The Tribune

By INIGO 'NAUGHTY' ZENICAZELAYA

THE NFL Draft goes down this week, kicking off on Thursday and wrapping up on Saturday.

Trade rumours are swirling heavily around the NFL, including All Pro WR Julio Jones being on the way out in Atlanta, via trade. As well as teams ready to trade up in this year’s NFL Draft to get the player they covet the most.

• Here’s a look at 5 teams that could trade up, and further shake-up this year’s NFL Draft.

1. BUFFALO BILLS

They’ve already traded a player to get the No. 1 pick. Now it’s time to trade those draft picks to move up into the top-five.

The Bills have a ton of draft capital, so they have the ability to do what they want if they are really willing to give up the necessary picks.

It’s no secret the Bills want a QB. The Jets beat the Bills to the punch by trading for the 3rd pick, but the Bills could still create a package that may be interesting to the Giants at No. 2. If the Browns get their guy at No. 1 maybe they’d be willing to part ways with the No. 4 and send that pick to upstate New York.

2. HOUSTON

TEXANS

The Texans lack a first and second-round pick thanks to trades.

One was good: Deshaun Watson. The other was bad: unloading Brock Osweiler and attaching a pick. They have a few third-round picks, and could always package future picks.

Sitting out the draft for almost two full days could wear on a team that only needs a few players to help the Super Bowl cause.

If that player is available in the second round, the Texans could think about moving up.

3. ATLANTA

FALCONS

The Falcons are always aggressive in the draft.

They’ve traded up before to make a big splash.

They could trade up again. The Falcons want to return to the Super Bowl. They know where they need to improve to do so.

• Here’s where those Julio rumours start to make sense, and the fact he’s (Jones) deleted and unfollowed all things Atlanta on all his social media platforms.

4. NEW ENGLAND

PATRIOTS

The Patriots make the list for most likely to trade back, and they also make the list for most likely to trade up.

The Patriots have too much draft capital to not be a threat.

They also have glaring holes at tackle, linebacker and quarterback. Those position players don’t hang around very long. It’s not a hot take to say the Patriots could trade up, trade down or stay put. It’s a sure bet they’ll do something, maybe even Julio Jones.

5. ARIZONA

CARDINALS

The Cardinals need to make a splash someway, somehow. They are outside looking in when it comes to the team’s draft positioning and the need to draft one of the top quarterbacks available. They didn’t address their quarterback situation last year. They are thinking hard about doing it now.

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