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Why Panthers should trade back from 7th pick in 2020 NFL Draft

By Seth Steere

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Carolina Panthers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Carolina Panthers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 29: Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the New Orleans Saints after their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He signed with the Panthers as they prepare for the 2020 NFL Draft. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 29: Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the New Orleans Saints after their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He signed with the Panthers as they prepare for the 2020 NFL Draft. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /

With the Panthers in a complete re-build, acquiring as many assets for the future should be their priority. A trade back in the 2020 NFL Draft is a must.

The Carolina Panthers weren’t able to live up to the expectations set for the 2019 season and as a result, head coach, Ron Rivera was released from his duties with just four weeks left in the season. The Panthers were 5-7 before firing Rivera; they ended on a 4-game losing streak bring their final record to 5-11. With the 2020 NFL Draft right around the corner, the Panthers find themselves in uncharted territory.

After the season came to an end, Carolina was on the hunt for a new coach and turned their attention to the college ranks. They set their eyes on Baylor head coach, Matt Rhule, and lock him down to a seven-year deal worth $62-million. Betting on Rhule presents quite the risk; he has only coached in the NFL for one year as an offensive line coach for the New York Giants, that being said, the resume he built in college is nothing to sneeze at.

When Rhule joined the Panthers, the re-build began immediately, Greg Olsen was let go and allowed to experience free agency, Cam Newton was also released, and Kyle Allen was traded to the Washington Redskins. Before Cam was officially released the Panthers went out and signed Teddy Bridgewater to a 3-year, $63-million.

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