How did we give up the fourth this year for Vilma if the pick we gave up was a conditional fourth. I meanI thought that if Vilma played well then the pick could become a third then wouldn't it have to be next years fourth or third.
The pick we gave up next year is a conditional 4th. The pick we gave up this year is a 4th, straight-up. Obviously you can't have conditional picks this year.
To answer the OP's question, yes, I'd probably give up a 3rd this year to trade up if Dorsey or Ellis are on the board at 7 or 8. I think one of those guys helps our team the most. Then I'd look to pick up a CB or OLB in the 2nd round.