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Redskins 2019 NFL Draft: 3 most likely spots for Washington to trade up to

By Jacob Camenker

ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 25: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to throw a pass in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines on November 25, 2017 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 25: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to throw a pass in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines on November 25, 2017 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 3: Head Coach Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills yells during the first quarter against the New England Patriots on December 3, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 3: Head Coach Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills yells during the first quarter against the New England Patriots on December 3, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

2. Buffalo Bills (No. 9 pick)

The Bills’ pick at No. 9 represents the last chance for the ‘Skins to get ahead of the Broncos and the Bengals. While neither team is guaranteed to get a quarterback, they both could at least consider one, and that would motivate the team to move up.

The Bills make sense as a potential trade-down candidate. They have extra needs they could stand to address and may still land a quality player in the 15 range, especially if rising quarterbacks push other top players down the board.

I had the Bills as a potential trade-up partner for the Redskins earlier in the offseason, and here’s what I said about them at the time.

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"While both of these positions, [offensive line and defensive line], could be on the board when the Bills are picking, it may behoove them to trade down. Essentially, the only positions they don’t need help at come at quarterback, in the secondary, and at linebacker. They could add as many as three quality blockers on the offensive line and will need a couple more receiving threats as well. If the Bills don’t see any superior value at the No. 9 spot, they may opt to trade down to add another Day 2 pick to their arsenal. They could still be in position to land one of Jonah Williams, Cody Ford, or another tackle prospect they like. Additionally, there will be plenty of defensive players available and the 15th spot will be a better fit for D.K. Metcalf than the No. 9 spot."

I’ll maintain that Metcalf is a better fit at 15 than at No. 9, but I will concede that this trade-up may be a bit less realistic than before. The main reason? The Bills addressed their offensive line heavily in free agency, so they are unlikely to spend a top selection at the position.

Still, if the Bills want a guy like Metcalf or one of the Iowa tight ends, T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant, they could move down, pick up some extra picks, and grab a true No. 1 weapon. Additionally, there should still be some quality defensive linemen on the board at 15, so Sean McDermott could find an upgrade for his team and pick up extra Day 2 capital. For that reason, Buffalo seems like a solid trade partner.

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