Make the Case: Don't pick anyone at all at No. 8

[Sir Purr]

Of course, that could position the Falcons to take the top non-quarterback in the draft (tight end Kyle Pitts), or the top tackle available (Penei Sewell). Or the Falcons might decide to take their own quarterback of the future to groom under Matt Ryan. Either way, that choice will impact Carolina's, since the next three picks are held by teams without an immediate need at quarterback (Bengals, Dolphins and Lions).


If the fourth or fifth quarterback is available at eight — and importantly, if the Panthers don't want him for themselves — that's when they could cash in.


The 49ers gave up two future first-rounders and a third to the Dolphins to move from 12th to third this year.


The Dolphins then gave up one of next year's first-rounders to the Eagles to move up from 12 to six, ostensibly so they could land one of the top skill-position players (either Pitts or one of the top wide receivers).


So if someone picking behind the Panthers wants to move up, it's not unrealistic that they could add a future first-round pick in a deal.


Having more picks might be good, but having more high picks is better, and Panthers head coach Matt Rhule might have learned something about that during a recent vacation.


While with his family in Florida, Rhule and his son ducked out for a fishing trip with former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson. He's the guy who famously parlayed Herschel Walker into a pile of picks (three firsts, three seconds, a third, and a sixth) which he used to build a team that would win three Super Bowls (hence the very nice boat named Three Rings in the background of the picture).