It’s a decision that faces NFL teams every year. When the NFL draft rolls around, do they try to trade around to improve their draft, or do they stay put and let the draft come to them? And if they decide to trade, do they trade up or trade down?
Every year is different. Some years teams have more draft picks to use as ammunition in trades. Other times, they don’t have much room to maneuver. The needs they face on their roster and how they match up with the distribution of talent in the draft also play a role.