I’m more intrigued with these 2 picks than I am with 2. Possibly could trade down for more picks, or use them to move up for someone who is still on the board 15-20.
This team lacks Top talent not a bunch of extra pics. We have a chance to get some real talent in them first 3 pics. I’m not trading I’m gonna get 3 players that can’t impact my team.
Using the Lionswire Chart, trading #32 for SEA #40 + #109 (4th Pick in the 4th Round), is almost in balance. Only off by 3 points. It would FILL the Lions hole in the 4th Round, but I attribute implied additional value to Pick #32 (5th Year Option, much more accurate list of players available at the end of the 1st Day), which gives #32 Premium Value. IMO, SEA would have to provide further sweeteners to clinch the trade. While the Lions would gain an additional player at #109, one has to also compute the likelihood of a 4th Round Pick having a lengthy NFL career, if/when he becomes a starter or remains a fringe player e.g. Austin Bryant.
Also, Holmes will have the visibility at #32 of player(s), he never thought would be available at #32, are available. Depending on the player available, I would nix the proposed trade and take the player. #32 = Very Good to Excellent , #109 = Average to Good might be another way to look at this. Also, Campbell wants DAY 1 Players to step right in on Opening Day. Unlikely, he will get this with #109, #40 maybe.
Trading down to like 36 though means you can potentially still get the guy you would have targeted at 32, all while adding a 4th rounder. Holmes struck gold in the 4th last year with St. Brown and had a good track record on day 3 with the Rams. I’m all for that kind of move.
Now if there’s a guy there you love or the end of one of your tiers, take him at 32 and be happy about it.