There's always talk about draft-day trades. It's like the creamer in the coffee, full of variations, including the testosterone-driven choice to drink it black. One recent rumor acknowledged that Cincinnati might package Rey Maualuga with a first-round selection to Seattle for their No. 12 pick and (perhaps) a second-round pick, reuniting the linebacker with his USC head coach Pete Carroll.

Despite the fact that some are generously over-inflating Maualuga's overall worth, the trade scenario significantly benefits the Bengals. In other words, if I were a Seahawks fan, I'd be pissed off if this trade were actually executed.

But it's harmless idle speculation, created through conjecture that some irresponsible entities ran as a matter of fact. Not only is it not likely that the Bengals will make a draft-day trade on Thursday, but they haven't even made a confirmed call to another NFL franchise.

ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter tweets that seven teams are open to trading back while six are open to trading up -- none of whom are the Bengals.