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Seven stunning NFL draft trade scenarios

Bill Belichick with Super 51 Trophy for the New England Patriots

3. Jets trade Sheldon Richardson to the Patriots for third-round pick in 2017 and second-round pick in 2018

Sheldon Richardson

There’s definitely a scenario in play where this could work for both sides. With Muhammad Wilkerson and Leonard Williams on board, the Jets simply don’t need Richardson anymore.

It’s led to a ton of trade speculation in the recent past. We’re definitely expecting the former first-round pick to be moved between now and the conclusion of this year’s draft.

Now, flush with more picks under the hypothetical scenarios in this article, New England could offer up two earlier-round picks to grab the Pro Bowl-caliber defensive lineman.

The idea for Bill Belichick and Co. here would be to use Richardson in two different roles. He’d play inside as a pass-rush threat on passing downs while taking over for the recently acquired Kony Ealy on the EDGE in normal situations. It would add depth, beef and flexibility to a defensive line that’s already looking pretty darn solid for the defending champs.

While moving a talent like Richardson within the division would seem a bit ridiculous, New York could stand to add more picks in order to build up a talent-stricken roster. New England will have those picks under this scenario, so that cross-cancels the idea of trading a starter to a team within the division.

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