Not every NFL team has made the same buy-in for this year's draft.
Several franchises have opted against waiting until the end of April to cash in on their chips, instead flipping their picks to acquire big-ticket veteran quarterbacks and receivers in trades. That divergence has created an imbalance in draft capital, as eight teams are without first-round picks this year while another eight own two.
It's only natural, then, that this draft will have heavier consequences for some general managers and coaches than others. And while each franchise would like to serve its long-term interests while addressing immediate needs, some will have to balance the two considerations in draft deliberations.