If they don’t trade him prior to the draft, he won’t be “up for auction” until at least next offseason, and we can’t plan on that. That #2 pick needs to get us a QB for next year. Whether that’s Watson, Wilson or a ton of assets for Sam we need to use it to aid us
Watson is one example. But if the plan is to give Sam one last shot, picking up an extra 1et next year in a trade down would give us a lot more ammo for a trade in the draft or for a veteran. Maybe a stud linebacker demands a trade. Maybe a stud WR demands a trade.
My overall point is that the #2 pick in the draft is a massive draft asset, especially in a draft that potentially has multiple QBs.
I would rather end up with the #2 or #3 OT and another 1st-rounder next year. If the 49ers or Panthers or Broncos want to trade up for Zach Wilson and give us a 1 next year and additional picks, I would do that.
Sewell is great. If we stay at 2 and don't take a QB, he is my top choice. But I think we should get more out of that pick than a right tackle, assuming the QB class is viewed extremely highly around the league.