Packers: Four potential trade partners in the 2019 NFL Draft
By Jesse Fry
Buffalo Bills
Should the Packers want to get into the top-10, the Bills at number nine (1,350) would be a perfect trade partner.
Buffalo is in need of playmakers on both sides of the ball, as well as protectors for their franchise quarterback. Cole Beasley, John Brown and Andre Roberts are nice additions to the team, but neither is a true number one.
Robert Foster and Zay Jones are young and have the makeup of a number one receiver, but Jones had an up-and-mostly-down year, while Foster finished the year strong. But neither is a solid bet and the more weapons, the better for Josh Allen. But there’s not a wide receiver worth taking at nine.
A rookie tight end to go with newly signed Tyler Kroft could be a big boost for the young QB, but taking one at nine might be too soon. Should the Packers want to jump up to get a player like Montez Sweat, Ed Oliver or any other top-10 talent, this would be a trade made in heaven.
While there are many defenders worth taking at nine, this is a deep draft and if Buffalo would like to acquire more picks and still grab a solid defender, taking a trade back to 12 could be an ideal scenario for the Bills.
The Packers would have to give up 12 overall (1,200) and their third (75, 215) in order to acquire the ninth (1,350). The Pack would be on the losing end of this deal value wise, but not giving up their extra first to move into the top-10 would be worth it.