PALM BEACH, Fla. — It was about this time of the year last offseason that a major trade was made involving a top-five pick in the NFL Draft.
In late March, the San Francisco 49ers sent the Miami Dolphins four choices, including three first-rounders, to move up nine spots in that year's draft, from No. 12 to No. 3. It was similar to a move made three years prior, when the New York Jets sent the Indianapolis Colts three second-rounders to move up from No. 6 to No. 3.
So it's not surprising to learn Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has fielded some calls about the No. 2 pick the team holds in this year's event.
