As rumors and chatter continue to surround the possibility of a marriage between Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota and the Eagles, more options seem to keep popping up for a potential trade. Speaking to reporters in Indianapolis at the 2015 NFL Combine, Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell admitted that he was interested in trading the No. 3 pick in the draft, according to the team's website.
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The Jaguars interest in a trade down is intriguing as several reports have indicated that the Titans will pass on a quarterback at No. 2. If that's the case, then the Titans could be giving the Jaguars leverage.
If the Buccaneers are indeed smitten with Florida State passer Jameis Winston, Mariota could be available at No. 3 and a trade may cost significantly less than one within the first two picks.
Jacksonville's public willingness to deal may come with restrictions. It's a lot different moving from No. 3 to No. 10 than it is to move from No. 3 to No. 20. It's also still very early in the process, so expectations should be tempered. Still, it's an interesting scenario to consider. If the Eagles are truly going to "mortgage the future" to move up and get Mariota, perhaps the Jaguars could be a trade partner.