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What teams should trade down to move up?
We pick five options.
Updated: February 19, 2009, 5:31 PM ET
By
Chris Sprow | ESPN The Magazine
INDIANAPOLIS—
TEAMS THAT SHOULD TRADE DOWN IN THE 2009 NFL DRAFT
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Chris Sprow is a senior editor for ESPN Insider. He reports on the NFL and other sports, works year-round with Mel Kiper on NFL draft coverage and also oversees ESPN's Rumor Central. He's been a frequent guest on ESPN TV and radio.
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