Loomis' Trade-Down Strategy: Saints' Draft Night Rewrite

0:00On April 22nd, St. GM Mickey Lumas has spent nearly 25 years in New Orleans dialing up trades to move up in the first round, but trading down? That just ain't his style. This year at Pick 8 though, things might flip if top targets like Running Back Jeremiah Love and Edge rushers Arville Reese and David Bailey are, off the board early. Lumas sticks to the standard draft pick formula like everyone else, but he's never pulled the trigger on sliding back for extra capital. With the board potentially thinning out, this could be the perfect spot to drop a few spots and stockpile picks without missing a stud. Saints fans know wide receiver is a glaring knee to pair with Chris Olave and cornerback screams even louder on defense. Trading down opens doors to underrated gems who could start day one and fix those holes without burning prime real estate. Take Indiana wide out Omar Cooper, a versatile slot and outside threat with national title experience and first round athleticism.

1:00Or USC's Mackay Lemon, some call him the draft's top receiver with 79 catches for 5156 yards last year. Even Tennessee corner, Jermad McCoy could fall due to his ACL tear, turning into second round steel value. If they snag a later first and extra seconds, Saints could grab a receiver up top and stash McCoy for the future. This trade down play might just rewrite Lumas' legacy come draft night. Stay locked in with NFL news today. AI powered updates. I'm Cory with the story.