In two weeks the newest members of the National Football League will hear their names called from the podium when the first-round of the draft gets underway. The Carolina Panthers currently own pick No. 16 overall, as teams employ different strategies in an attempt to construct a championship roster and fill any vacancies created during the offseason over the course of three days.
In order to execute their respective plans, trade possibilities become increasingly important. Need a player the team fears won’t be available when originally scheduled to be on the clock? Trade away a pick or two and move up.