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CBS’s Cody Benjamin has the Panthers moving back from No. 16 to No. 20 and gaining an extra third round pick Russell Color Rush Shepard Jersey , and I love it!" Panthers 2019 NFL DraftPanthers trade down in CBS mock draft and still land a first round edge rusherNew,39commentsCBS’s Cody Benjamin has the Panthers moving back from No. 16 to No. 20 and gaining an extra third round pick, and I love it!EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Panthers trade down in CBS mock draft and still land a first round edge rusherTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Grant Halverson/Getty ImagesHere at Cat Scratch Reader, Jaxon recently asked if the Panthers should trade up in the first round from their No. 16 spot. Now it’s time to ask the opposite question and debate if Carolina should trade down in the first round. Thanks to a CBS mock draft this week, we can analyze a specific trade down scenario instead of just having a theoretical debate. Here is what CBS’s Cody Benjamin put on the table: So in exchange for moving down four spots in the first round, the Panthers would gain an additional third round pick, No. 83. As a frame of reference, that’s the 19th selection in the third round. So who’s available at No. 20? In the CBS mock draft the Panthers were able to land Clemson edge rusher Clelin Ferrell. Whether Ferrell would still be available at No. 20 is up for debate (he currently ranges from the No. 13 overall pick to No. 32 at CBS), but let’s set that topic aside for now. Let’s just assume Carolina was able to move down to No. 20 while still being able to draft the Clemson sack machine. So who’s available at No. 83?Let’s now take a look back and see what types of players Carolina has been able to land somewhere near No. 83 (plus or minus 10 spots) over the years:Panthers picks near No. 83 overallYearPlayerPosPickNotesYearPlayerPosPickNotesOverall, Carolina’s selections near the No. 83 overall pick offers a mixed bag of success and failure going back to 2006. Here is my unscientific summary of Carolina’s 11 picks:Pro Bowlers (1) - Trai TurnerQuality starters (2) - Charles Johnson, James AndersonStarters (2) - Daryl Worley, Brandon LaFell Depth (1) - Dan Connor (probable starter if not injured though)Busts (4) - Daeshon Hall, Armanti Edwards, Corvey Irvin, Rashad ButlerToo soon - Rashaan GauldenBy my count, the Panthers have landed five starters versus four busts. Dan Connor, who I classified as “depth” because of how his career played out Jordan Scarlett Jersey , was still worth a third round pick. Time will tell what the Panthers have in Rashaan Gaulden.So should the Panthers trade down to No. 20 if it means landing Clelin Ferrell while giving the team another chance to land the next Trai Turner, Charles Johnson, or James Anderson? The answer to me is simple - HECK YES! (But in full transparency, I’m also the benevolent dictator of Trade Down Island so these types of trades make me giddy.) If you were general manager of the Carolina Panthers, would you stay put at No. 16, or would you pull the trigger on a trade down scenario for Clelin Ferrell at No. 20 while also picking up with No. 83 overall pick? The Panthers have several needs and there are still some good free agents out there for them to sign."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomCarolina Panthers free agency 2019Top free agents remaining at positions of need for the Carolina PanthersNew,109commentsThe Panthers have several needs and there are still some good free agents out there for them to sign.EDTShareTweetShareShareTop free agents remaining at positions of need for the Carolina PanthersAs of this writing, the Carolina Panthers have $15.7 million in cap space to sign free agents. That puts them in the bottom 10 teams (there are only seven teams with less cap space than the Panthers right now) and will probably make it difficult for them to add any quality free agents to the roster.While the Panthers aren’t expected to go on a huge shopping spree during free agency, there are still some good players out there who could be in Carolina’s price range. SB Nation has put together a ranking of the Top 103 free agents for fans to see who’s available to be signed, so let’s dive into it and see who’s available at some of Carolina’s positions of need.I’ve excluded any free agents who have already signed contracts, since the Panthers wouldn’t be able to sign them anyway.Offensive tackleThere are only two free agents remaining in SB Nation’s Top 103 list. One of them is a familiar face to Panthers fans.Best free agents remainingDaryl Williams (No. 12 overall) — UFA, 26 years oldGeorge Fant (No. 99 overall) — RFA, 26 years oldGiven how much money offensive tackles are getting in today’s NFL, the Panthers are probably not going to be able to afford either one of the two remaining free agents on the list. They’re either going to have to shop in the bargain bin, or use one of their draft picks to get someone to protect Cam Newton’s blind side. The Panthers and Williams have reportedly been too far apart during contract talks for us to expect him to stay in Carolina, so there’s a good chance the Panthers stay away from the left tackle aisle in free agency this year. That might be a good thing, because the last time they spent big money on a left tackle it went so well that we’re still happy about it to this day.Defensive endThis is where the Panthers could really make an impact. There are plenty of quality guys left to choose from.Best free agents remainingEzekiel Ansah (No. 20 overall) — UFA https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com/Christian-Miller-Jersey , 29 years oldAlex Okafor (No. 34 overall) — UFA, 28 years oldBruce Irvin (No. 48 overall) — UFA, 31 years oldMuhammad Wilkerson (No. 56 overall) — UFA, 29 years oldCameron Wake (No. 61 overall) — UFA, 37 years oldAllen Bailey (No. 63 overall) — UFA, 29 years oldMichael Johnson (No. 69 overall) — UFA, 32 years oldShane Ray (No. 103 overall) — UFA, 25 years oldThe Panthers should absolutely check in on Shane Ray to see if he’s affordable and willing to play in Carolina. He’s a versatile outside linebacker/defensive end who would fit well in Ron Rivera’s new ‘hybrid defense’ that is reportedly coming in 2019. The Panthers desperately need a pass rush, and I don’t know about anyone else but I’m not really concerned with how they get it. Whether it’s an outside linebacker in a 3-4 or a defensive end in a 4-3 doesn’t matter to me. If the Panthers bring in a player who can put pressure on the quarterback, I’m all for it.CenterThe Panthers need to replace the retiring Ryan Kalil and could do so in free agency if they choose to use their draft picks on other positions of need.Best free agents remainingMatt Paradis (No. 16 overall) — UFA, 29 years oldJohn Sullivan (No. 83 overall) — UFA, 33 years oldNick Easton (No. 84 overall) — UFA, 26 years oldGarrett Bradbury is the best center prospect in this year’s draft class, but I’m not sure he’s worth taking No. 16 overall and I don’t think he’ll still be available by the time the Panthers are on the clock in the second round. I think the Panthers would be better served taking a look at either Easton or Paradis to see if they can be had for an affordable deal. GuardThe Panthers should probably look for at least one guard in either the draft or free agency. Greg Van Roten and Tyler Larsen are good, but they’re not great. The Panthers could also use some depth on the interior. Best free agents remainingRodger Saffold (No. 36 overall) — UFA, 30 years oldRamon Foster (No. 42 overall) — UFA, 33 years oldAndy Levitre (No. 46 overall) — UFA Will Grier Jersey , 32 years oldMike Iupati (No. 55 overall) — UFA, 31 years oldJames Carpenter (No. 68 overall) — UFA, 29 years oldBilly Turner (No. 93 overall) — UFA, 27 years oldThere are several names on this list to choose from, but I would lean towards the bottom half just based on the cost:value ratio. The Panthers can’t afford to tie up all their available cap space into a guard, but if they can find the right deal it wouldn’t hurt to add one to the roster for depth.Wide receiverThe Panthers only have four receivers on the roster who are projected to make the 53-man roster. Devin Funchess is leaving via free agency after signing a one-year deal with the Colts, so the Panthers will need to add at least one player to the wide receiver room. There’s a chance they’ll just draft someone on Day 2 or Day 3 of the draft, but there are a few decent options available in free agency if they wanted to go that route.Best free agents remainingGolden Tate (No. 27 overall) — UFA, 30 years oldRandall Cobb (No. 67 overall) — UFA, 28 years oldCole Beasley (No. 76 overall) — UFA, 29 years oldTyrell Williams (No. 86 overall) — UFA, 27 years oldCordarrelle Patterson (No. 91 overall) — UFA, 27 years oldI don’t know if any of these guys are worth signing other than Tate and Cobb, and they’re probably too expensive for the Panthers. I suppose they could sign Beasley or Williams, but if they’re going to sign Beasley I’d rather them just bring Brenton Bersin back to be honest. Patterson wouldn’t be a bad signing, but I don’t think the Panthers would bring him in. The Patriots will probably keep him anyway.Free safetyUnfortunately there’s only one name on the Top 103 list and he’s going to be so far out of the Panthers’ price range that it’s really pointless for me to even mention it, but I’m sure someone would complain if I didn’t.Best free agents remainingEarl Thomas (No. 6 overall) — UFA https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com/Greg-Little-Jersey , 29 years oldTre Boston (Not ranked) — UFA, 26 years oldHa Ha Clinton-Dix (Not ranked) — UFA, 26 years oldThe Panthers can’t afford Thomas unless they offload some of their current players to make cap space, but doing that creates even more holes than they already had. Thomas has said he wants at least a two-year deal worth at least $14 million per year to sign anywhere, and while he’s an amazing talent and one of the best free safeties in the league he’s simply out of Marty Hurney’s price range. While he’s the only one left on SBN’s Top 103 list, Thomas isn’t the only free safety available. Tre Boston and Ha Ha Clinton Dix are two other names the Panthers could consider to pair with Eric Reid.Clinton-Dix is a free agent after spending last year in Washington. He was drafted by Green Bay in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft and played his first four years there, but was traded to Washington in October 2018. Washington signed Landon Collins to a massive six-year, $84 million contract yesterday, so there’s a good chance they’re going to let Clinton-Dix go in free agency. He’s a player the Panthers should probably keep an eye on since he can probably be had for a relatively cheap deal.Boston isn’t the best free safety in the league, but he’s better than anything else the Panthers currently have on their roster and he’ll probably be affordable since he signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Cardinals last year. That’s the kind of shopping Hurney has to do if he’s going to use free agency to fill holes on this roster. If the Panthers are not willing to go after Boston but want to get a free safety, they’re probably going to have to grab one in the draft.Which free agents would you like to sign, Panthers fans? Let’s hear what you have to say!