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2018 NFL Draft: 4 trade scenarios for the 49ers

By Florito Maniego

Commissioner Roger Goodell names a pick by the San Francisco 49ers during the 2016 NFL Draft (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)
Commissioner Roger Goodell names a pick by the San Francisco 49ers during the 2016 NFL Draft (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills looks at the scoreboard during the second half of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. ( Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images )
KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills looks at the scoreboard during the second half of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. ( Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images ) /

No. 2: Trade down with the Buffalo Bills in Round 1

Similar to the Cardinals, the Buffalo Bills are also looking to find their next franchise quarterback. The Bills did acquire A.J. McCarron in free agency, but the former Cincinnati Bengals QB has not yet proven his abilities as a long-time starter.

Because of its pursuit for a starting-caliber quarterback, Buffalo might end up trading up to the top 10.

With the 49ers sitting at No. 9, a couple of quarterbacks might fall to that position. If Allen or Mayfield is available, the Bills might switch spots with San Francisco.

Here is the potential trade:

If the Bills receive the ninth overall selection, they would acquire a promising replacement for Tyrod Taylor. Though, Buffalo would only trade up if the team sees a good quarterback fit to its roster.

Meanwhile, the Niners would trade back three spots and receive a second-round pick.

With the 12th overall selection, San Francisco could still pick up a player like Florida State safety Derwin James or Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds if they fall to that spot.