Maybe making a deal with the New Orleans Saints isn't as complicated as you think.
According to a value chart used by NFL clubs for the draft, moving from the second spot from the fourth position wouldn't cost the New York Jets as much as you might think. They would have to throw in their second first-rounder, the 29th overall, then could switch picks in the fourth round -- picking up New Orleans' choice, the 99th overall and the second of the round, for the 117th.
And that's it.
The trade value would be virtually equal for both teams. By dealing away both first-round picks, the Jets would -- according to the charts -- overpay for moving up two spots, though not by much. They could recoup the value by switching positions in the fourth round, dealing their second pick in that round (the 117th overall) for the 99th choice.
But let's say you want to keep that 29th choice because you believe the Jets have a chance to gain a running back or offensive lineman there. So peddle the second-round choice, the 35th overall, and throw in your second fourth -- the 117th.
That would do it, too.
You wind up spending another draft pick, but you keep your second first. Besides, you already had two fourths, so why not spend the second of them? Better ask the Jets. They're the ones who decide if they're willing to budge.
