In the midst of all of the hype, hoopla, fanfare, and pomp and circumstance (wait, did I cover everything?) leading up to next weekend’s NFL Draft, four major trades have taken place this month.

Not only will these trades have an effect on what some teams are planning to do next week, but these trades will also have a big effect on how some rabid fans bet on football come this fall.

Donovan McNabb’s trade from Philadelphia to NFC East rival Washington merits its own space, but below, I take a look at how the trades of three prominent wide receivers will shape their individual teams’ hopes for success.

Santonio Holmes to the Jets

From a football standpoint, it’s an understatement that the Jets got a serious steal in having to only give up a fifth-round pick for a 26-year-old receiver who’s coming off of the best season of his career (79 catches, 1,248 yards, 5 TD).

But more so than the Jets needed to add another threat to their aerial attack, the Pittsburgh Steelers needed to jettison Holmes after his numerous off-field issues. However, if Holmes can take advantage of this chance to put the past behind him, he’ll help prove that this trade was more than just a steal on paper, and he’ll significantly boost the Jets’ hopes of being an AFC contender in 2010 and beyond.

With three quality receivers in Holmes, Braylon Edwards (when he, you know, catches the ball, that is), and Jerricho Cotchery, along with a talented young tight end in Dustin Keller, there’s no reason why Mark Sanchez should struggle in his second season. Of course, considering that Holmes is suspended for the first four games of the 2010 season, we won’t get to fully see what the Jets can accomplish through the air for a little while.

But if he does have the impact that he could and should, the Jets will be far more than a wear-you-down-on-both-sides-of-the-ball team. Online betting will favor the Patriots in the AFC East as long as B&B are around, and with several other playoff hopefuls throughout the AFC, it won’t be an easy road for the Jets. But with a prolific ground game, a stout defense, and an improving passing attack, a return trip to the AFC Championship Game won’t be nearly as much of a surprise as it was last season.

Brandon Marshall to the Dolphins

Miami already sported a top-notch backfield with rushing duo Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown, but the lack of a dangerous weapon in the passing game tempered just how deadly the Dolphins could be on offense last season.

The wildcat isn’t going anywhere, but with Marshall now in the fold, the Dolphins won’t have to rely on the run to wear down opponents.

Having one of the league’s best receivers to throw to certainly makes life easier for a young quarterback, so it must be an exciting time to be Chad Henne right now. After showing a lot of potential down the stretch last season, Henne should be ready to take the next step with a bonafide stud in his receiving corps.

Not only will it benefit Henne, but the other receivers know they have to produce as well to take the heat off of Marshall. He’s going to get his catches, but when the likes of Davone Bess, Greg Camarillo, and Patrick Turner step up and prove that he’s not the only one who Chad Henne can count on, the sky’s the limit for the Dolphins offensively and overall.

Yes, Marshall does have some red flags, but I’m sure he’s well aware that Miami giving him the fat contract he wanted (and deserves) is a show of faith that he must repay both on and off of the field.

The Dolphins needed to make a big move to beef up their chances to be a serious playoff hopeful in 2010, and Marshall will give them 100+ reasons to be glad they did.

Ted Ginn, Jr. to the 49ers

The addition of Marshall made it a lot easier for the Dolphins to quickly part with Ginn, who hasn’t lived up to expectations after the speedster was drafted ninth overall in the 2007 NFL Draft.

Will this be a case of one man’s trash being another man’s treasure? Ginn certainly won’t be going to San Francisco to be their #1 or even #2 receiver, as Michael Crabtree and Vernon Davis will be Alex Smith’s primary targets.

In fact, he might not even be #3, as third-year receiver Josh Morgan is coming off of a solid sophomore campaign, and you also have to figure Frank Gore and his pass-catching abilities into the equation as well.

However, in an offense where a couple of other pass-catchers will be garnering most of the attention, Ginn could find his fair share of open opportunities, and with his speed, openness could be a very bad thing for defenses.

At the very least, Ginn will give the 49ers a much needed weapon in the return game. San Francisco averaged only 21.8 yards per kick return and 4.4 yards per punt return last season, while Ginn averaged 24.9 yards per kick return and returned two kicks for scores.