Dave Gettleman Says Giants 'Open for Business' to Trade Down in 2020 NFL Draft

Coming off three consecutive losing seasons and with a roster lacking impact talent, the New York Giants are keeping an open mind heading into the 2020 NFL draft.

Speaking to reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine, general manager Dave Gettleman said the Giants are "open for business" when asked about the possibility of trading down from the No. 4 pick.

Gettleman also noted the potential downside of trading back too far in a draft: "You can trade yourself out of a good player."

Moving down in the draft isn't something Gettleman has done. Paul Schwartz of the New York Post pointed out in seven combined seasons as general manager of the Giants and Carolina Panthers, Gettleman has never traded down.

One reason for Gettleman to at least entertain the idea this year is the quarterback class. If the Cincinnati Bengals select Joe Burrow No. 1 overall, Washington doesn't seem likely to use the second pick on the position one year after it drafted Dwayne Haskins, and the Detroit Lions at No. 3 still have Matthew Stafford.

If players such as Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert are still on the board when New York picks, especially with the quarterback-needy Miami Dolphins sitting at No. 5, teams could present strong offers to move up.

Even if Gettleman doesn't find a deal he likes, there's no harm in exploring trade options for a team still mired in a rebuild.