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Philadelphia Eagles: how will Marcus Mariota trade happen in NFL Draft

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The Philadelphia Eagles head into the NFL Draft with one eye on quarterback Marcus Mariota, for several reasons, despite the fact that he’ll be long gone before they make their first round pick. That means a trade is in order, if the Eagles can pull it off - and that comes down to a matter of how much head coach Chip Kelly is willing to give up in order to acquire his former college quarterback. Here’s a look at how the Eagles nab Marcus Mariota.

Start with the fact that the Tennessee Titans, holders of the number two overall pick, aren’t totally sold on Marcus Mariota and don’t appear to even be certain they need a quarterback. That means the pick can be had for the right price. The Philadelphia Eagles are in a tougher negotiating position than some other franchises such as the Jets, who have a higher first round pick to offer in return. But what the Eagles do have is the desperation factor. Kelly is now in charge of personnel, and he’s also one bad year away from being fired.

That means the Philadelphia Eagles will be willing to mortgage the future if necessary in order to get Marcus Mariota. Look for a package which includes the Eagles first and second round picks this season, their first round pick next season, possibly Sam Bradford, and maybe one defensive player as well, to be sent the Titans way in exchange for the number two pick. Whatever the Jets offer, the Eagles can be counted on to offer more.

Dallas Cowboys Draft plan tonight: Adrian Peterson trade under wraps?

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The Dallas Cowboys enter the NFL Draft 2015 tonight with one more shot at nabbing Adrian Peterson via trade, and they’ve left everyone wondering whether they have the gumption to pull the trigger. The Vikings are publicly saying they won’t trade Peterson under any circumstances, but most players have their price tags at which point the team would have to consider such a move. But will the Cowboys be willing to pony up the high asking price, or is this the night in which they finally fully embrace restraint? There are actually more than two options.

It’s feasible that Todd Gurley, Melvin Gordon, or both will be available to the Dallas Cowboys when they go to make their pick in the early second half of the first round of the NFL Draft. Either running back could provide as much of a dynamic presence as Adrian Peterson, and would come with the bonus of being younger and cheaper and less controversial. However, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been known for his flashy moves and love of starpower, and has expressed interest in Peterson since the moment he was suspended by the league and his future in Minnesota looked in doubt. So just what will Dallas do?

That may depend on whether one of the two top notch running backs falls to the Dallas Cowboys in tonight’s NFL Draft. If not, then they just might call the Vikings and offer their first round pick in exchange for Adrian Peterson after all. Whether that ends up being enough to get Minnesota to bite is another matter.

Cleveland Browns in Draft: Johnny Manziel vs Marcus Mariota

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The Cleveland Browns head into the 2015 NFL Draft with one potential franchise quarterback on their roster and another one within their grasp. Johnny Manziel was their first round pick last year but had a rough rookie season on and off the field. Marcus Mariota is available via trade but is the only franchise level QB the Browns have any chance of getting their hands on this year. So which one will they ultimately go with tonight?

That decision may already have been made for them. The Titans could end up keeping the number two pick and taking Marcus Mariota for themselves, in which case the Cleveland Browns would be shut out of the quarterback conversation. That would leave them Johnny Manziel penciled in as the 2015 starter, with the Browns looking at the possibility of taking a less polished QB in the middle rounds as a developmental insurance policy in case Manziel ends up not working out. But that may not be what Cleveland fans want to hear.

The Cleveland Browns have largely been starstruck at the quarterback position, having gone through so many failed starters that fans can hardly list them all. Is it possible the team will find a way to land Marcus Mariota tonight, and if so, what do they then do with Johnny Manziel?