Mach III
This scenario finds the Saints and Steelers willing to pass on QBs resulting in late round trade wars. Includes some FanDuel odds info.
Round 1
Picks 1-16
Picks 17-20
Consensus pick for quarterback needy team. The Titans fell face first into the Ward pick after playing dead in the free agent QB market. (-20000)
It's always good to get two first rounders with one pick, in case one doesn't work out. In fact, later in this round there's a QB named Sanders who could make it a hat trick. (-950)
Giants need a QB, but you pick for talent, not need, in the top 3. Except when there are worthy QBs available, but you get my point. Trade Kayvon and 34 to the Falcons at 15 for a swing at Sanders before the Steelers weigh in? Maybe. Or, this pick could be trade bait for the Panthers or 49ers if they want to Carterize their defenses. (-600)
O-line is a dumpster fire, and they need a left tackle to make sure what looks good in Maye still looks good in December. Membou plays on the right. Check. Campbell plays on the left. Checkmate. (-950)
Short-armed but so is a T-REX. (-145)
Raiders have a decent O-line with nobody decent to run behind it. This pick will be a fan favorite, as in, the GM's son. But watch out for a sneaky "Shedeur through the back door" pick. (T10 -1200)
Jets draft the bookend tackle to Fashanu and lock down the tackle position for the next 10 years. LOL, did I say the Jets locked something down? (T10 -550)
Grew up 30 minutes from Charlotte and can set the tone on defense. No relation to Johnny, who can set the tone for a fun night out. (T10 -700)
No good comes from desperation. Saints can trade into the late first round for a quarterback prayer or grab another 5th round backup to back up their current 5th rounder. Shake the Rattler and "Make a Wish" for Arch Manning in 2026! (QB +110) (DL/E +410) (T10 +260)
Bears could really use Jeanty but he's, well, not available without an expensive trade up. Nobody trades up for an RB! Why not drive a new LaPorta before the tariffs kick in? (RB +165) (TE +320) (T10 -150)
Niners could trade up for Carter. They could hope the T-REX falls here to patch a depleted D-line. Or they could just plug Banks in to right tackle. Good year to be on the Right. (DL/E and OL +180) (T10 +190)
Cowboys need a running back. Lamb needs a running mate. No win-a-thon for Jerry's kids without both, but RBs are deep this year. (WR +105) (T10 +410)
Say goodbye to Jalen Ramsey, we hardly knew you but that was enough. (OL+140) (CB +210) (T10 +210)
He has Colts in his first name and Love in his last name; thus, he would love to play for the Colts as an intermediate target machine. (TE +115) (T10 +650)
Falcons need a legitimate QB sacker and here's the guy who led the FBS in said sacking. This is the Marshall Plan. We are Marshall. Marshall, Marshall, Marshall. (DL/EDGE -270) (T10 +700)
Perfect fit for the Cardinals zone defense. (DL/EDGE +135) (OL +250) (CB +380) (T10 +490)
Picks 1-16
Picks 17-20