Found this on NFL.com from Ozzie Newsome.....

[TMC]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap20...ie-newsome-weve-gotten-calls-about-no-17-pick

Are the Ravens primed to shop their first-round pick in next month's draft?

"We've already gotten some calls about teams wanting to move up," general manager Ozzie Newsome said Wednesday of Baltimore's 17th overall selection.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport noted that clubs are "convinced" the Ravens will swing a deal with a receiver-needy team looking to jump the New York Jets at No. 18. One logical trade partner? We'd look to the San Francisco 49ers, a squad obviously on the prowl for more speed at the position.

Now, this leads me to a couple of things I think I think....

The 49ers/Ravens trade makes sense in too many ways. It allows the 49ers to get ahead of the Jets for a WR. It is between two brothers who have already shown they will give away pieces to each other they think they cannot keep (Anquan Boldin for a 6th?). The 49ers are draft pick heavy and if the 49ers were to overpay, why not hand the picks to your east coast brother?

The only caveat would be IF the 49ers felt that Dallas was in play OR Dallas tipped they would move down with another team to allow them to select the WR the 49ers covet.

Dallas has tried to sell the "We Love Manziel" angle this draft. Well, not so sure they are selling it or maybe Jones does truly love Manziel. It makes sense. He is flashy and draws attention. You bring him to Dallas and butts will hit the seats, hometown kid, fun to watch, get the fans off the "Hate Romo" wagon. If Manziel goes earlier, then Dallas likely goes defense and it changes things, but if Manziel begins to slide, the Steelers spot at #15 could become prime for a trade up spot for teams wanting a QB. Just something to think about.....

 

[SteelerFan448]

Is it possible if a receiver falls that the Jets may move ahead of the Ravens to avoid that situation as well? Would be great to drop a few spots while adding another mid-round pick.

 

[TMC]

Is it possible if a receiver falls that the Jets may move ahead of the Ravens to avoid that situation as well? Would be great to drop a few spots while adding another mid-round pick.

That thought actually had not crossed my mind, but it is possible.

 

[steelerscotty]

Lookin at the draft order I see the jets, dolphins and packers as possible trade partners for the steelers. Steelers pick: kyle fuller.

 

[ZACKB]

Lookin at the draft order I see the jets, dolphins and packers as possible trade partners for the steelers. Steelers pick: kyle fuller.

This what I have been saying. We should trade down with Miami, for example, and nab Fuller. We would get their third rounder.

 

[Litos]

Newsome is bluffing

 

[Joey Porters Taint]

Yes Ozzie is blowing smoke. The fact that we finished ahead of them in the standing yet still draft before them is killing him. They want Beckham bad.

 

[Drink IRON City]

Just curious, as to how old that article is? Anything we do, kills Ozz. That franchise has "copy-catted" us for quite awhile now. Thats what makes the rivalry so tense.


Salute the nation

 

[Rod Farva]

If the SF / Blowmemore transaction occurs and it looks too good to be true does Rog start thinking "collusion"?

Nahhh, I'm just playin........

 

[fedderone]

We're in the thick of silly season, so everything must be taken with a grain of salt.

Here's something to ponder, though.
IF Matthews starts slipping into the 7-10 spots, does Pitt attempt to move up to get him?
Thinking the Munchak/Matthews connection may rear its head and it actually may be worth going up to get him.
We have moved up before to nab difference makers ( Troy P and San Quentin Holmes ) and with Matthews ability to play all five positions on the line, it's not unreasonable to think it becomes more a possibility the farther he slides.
He's got the bloodline, he's the most sound technically, he's bringing his lunchpail every game, and he'll be here for the next 12 years.
IF he makes it past the 6 spot, I think it will get VERY interesting for us.

Yes, we need WRs and CBs, and even LBs and DLine.
This is a deep draft for WRs and CBs, but thin at LB and DLine.

 

[steelhurt]

We're in the thick of silly season, so everything must be taken with a grain of salt.

Here's something to ponder, though.
IF Matthews starts slipping into the 7-10 spots, does Pitt attempt to move up to get him?
Thinking the Munchak/Matthews connection may rear its head and it actually may be worth going up to get him.
We have moved up before to nab difference makers ( Troy P and San Quentin Holmes ) and with Matthews ability to play all five positions on the line, it's not unreasonable to think it becomes more a possibility the farther he slides.
He's got the bloodline, he's the most sound technically, he's bringing his lunchpail every game, and he'll be here for the next 12 years.
IF he makes it past the 6 spot, I think it will get VERY interesting for us.

Yes, we need WRs and CBs, and even LBs and DLine.
This is a deep draft for WRs and CBs, but thin at LB and DLine.

I just don't see the Steelers moving up. They cannot afford to give up draft picks and they would most likely be giving up a couple here. This is a team so unlike the ones that moved up for Troy and Holmes. We need help almost everywhere so giving up picks doesn't make sense. Not going to happen.

 

[Wingman]

At this point I would not rule out anything. Although unlikely to move up it could happen. We could also trade down. We could also race to the podium again and have all of Steeler Nation screaming WTF. I am thinking the tendency for the last option has slightly better odds.

 

[Vader]

Trading up seems very unlikely since they don't have a tradable 3rd round pick and since everyone agrees this is a deep draft.

 

[ZACKB]

Trade down with Miami or Eagles? I would want Philly's 3rd and 4th.

According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, there's a "lot of buzz" the Eagles are "anxious to jump up a few slots" from No. 22 to land a receiver.
Mort made the disclosure on Monday's NFL Insiders. SI's Peter King reported earlier Monday that the Eagles want in on the "prime receiver action" on day one. Both King and Mortensen mentioned LSU's Odell Beckham as a possibility. Mort believes the Eagles will likely sit tight at No. 22, but receiver is a definite day-one possibility for Chip Kelly and company.