2012 NFL Draft: Round 1 Draft-Day Trades That Should Go Down

The 2012 NFL draft is now just hours away and it's time to turn our attention to draft-day deals that should go down.

In recent years, Round 1 has increasingly become chaotic and fans should expect nothing less this year. 

Between big-name players on current rosters that want out of town and teams becoming fixated on soon-to-be rookies, fireworks are in store for the draft.

Diehard NFL fans, it's time to celebrate—Christmas in April is finally here. 

The Extra Point: Which Team Will Bite on Luke Kuechly and Trade Up in Round 1?

Out of all the players projected to be taken in Round 1 of the 2012 NFL draft, linebacker Luke Kuechly has the most speculation surrounding him on where he'll be selected. 

Some people love him; others, not so much. 

Most mock drafts have Kuechly slated to go just outside of the top 10, but that doesn't mean a few teams inside aren't secretly coveting college football's leading tackler. 

With the fear that he'll be taken sooner rather than later, will a team like the Seattle Seahawks make a deal to ensure they get Kuechly?

Right now where exactly Kuechly will be selected is quite perplexing. 

The Indianapolis Colts Will Trade Up to Procure Coby Fleener

With the Indianapolis Colts taking quarterback Andrew Luck with the No. 1 overall pick, the Colts will then need to surround Luck with a familiar target.

The franchise will trade the No. 34 overall pick along with pick No. 136 to the San Francisco 49ers for the No. 30 overall pick.

This will be in order to select tight end Coby Fleener. He was Luck's favorite touchdown target at Stanford in 2011 and would make Luck that much better in 2012.

This move would also prevent the New York Giants from taking Fleener with the No. 32 pick.

All in all, this would be a brilliant idea for the Colts.  

The Chicago Bears Need David DeCastro in the Worst Way

Chicago Bears fans know the franchise needs help on the offensive line and should be lobbying for the team to make a trade in order to obtain offensive guard David DeCastro.

Although predicted to go in the early teens of Round 1, DeCastro is underrated. 

It's imperative for the future of the franchise and the health of quarterback Jay Cutler that the Bears exchange their No. 19 pick with the Kansas City Chiefs for the No. 11 pick.

The Bears would also part with their third-round pick, No. 79 overall, for DeCastro's services. 

The Arizona Cardinals Must Make a Move for Michael Floyd

Without a doubt, the Arizona Cardinals must draft wide receiver Michael Floyd with their first pick in 2012.

When All-Pro receiver Larry Fitzgerald publicly states that he wants Floyd, the Cardinals' front office must listen.

After all, every Batman needs a Robin and the Cardinals must do everything necessary to land Floyd.

Now that Floyd's stock is spiking, the Cardinals need to find a way to acquire the No. 8 pick from the Miami Dolphins. 

Swapping their first- and third-round picks(Nos. 13 and 80) to the Dolphins should do the trick. 

That would save Miami from making the mistake of drafting quarterback Ryan Tannehill at No. 8 and give them three third-round selections. 

Steven Jackson May Not Want out of St. Louis, but the Rams Should Trade Him

The rumor mill is swirling in St. Louis as mixed reports have recently hit the Rams regarding stud running back Steven Jackson. 

While it may sound like an idiotic idea to trade a man who's had seven consecutive 1,000-plus yard seasons, Jackson's stock will never be higher. 

He'll be 29 years old by the time the 2012 season starts and is due $14 million over the remaining two years of his contract. 

While his career numbers certainly validate his bank account, he's one injury away from a downhill slide. 

A team that has plenty of picks to make it tempting for the Rams to trade Jackson is the Green Bay Packers. 

The Packers have 12 draft picks in 2012 and should have enough cap space because of the release of left tackle Chad Clifton on April 23. 

If there's one thing the Packers need, it's an elite running back and Jackson should be their man.

A third- and fourth-round pick in 2012 and a conditional second- or third-round pick in 2013 should be enough for the Packers to take Jackson off of the Rams' hands. 

Time for the New Orleans Saints to Scrap Everything and Trade Drew Brees

The New Orleans Saints have already been decimated by scandal this offseason as the immediate future looks bleak for the franchise. 

Combined with the fact that franchise quarterback Drew Brees is unhappy and the team is tremendously handicapped by the penalties levied by the NFL due to "Bountygate," the Saints have to plan for the future. 

Now, it's true that Brees in the best thing to ever happen to the Saints, but the relationship between team and player is less than ideal at the moment.

Not to say that Brees wants to be traded, but every good thing must come to an end and this may be the best ending for both sides. 

Given the situation, what are the realistic expectations for Brees and the Saints in 2012? 

The Saints first pick in this year's draft is No. 89 and they need to recoup some talent fast. 

The team that would give almost everything to acquire such a player as Brees would be the New York Jets. That would quickly put an end to the Mark Sanchez or Tim Tebow debate and the Saints would get plenty in return. 

In return from the Jets, the Saints would get the Jets' first-, second- and fifth-round picks this year along with their first- and third-round picks in 2013. 

All pride aside, this would be best for the Saints. 

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