According to Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer, the Panthers aren't getting interest from teams drafting second through eighth about the possibility of trading out of the No. 1 spot. Gantt leaves the door open for Carolina to make a move with the Cowboys (No. 9), who would undoubtedly draft LSU CB Patrick Peterson. The move from nine to one, however, could easily cost Dallas a future first-round pick and more. Ultimately, trading out of the top five is far, far easier said than done. Source: Darin Gantt: Twitter.com
It shouldn't be, you're right. But it is, and very. The choice to pick whoever you want in the whole draft should be worth a lot. But it is more valued when any selection is possibly in play at first overall. Until a wage scale is implemented and teams can take a shot on a guy like Peterson at #1, you'll continue to see QB and DLine at the top of the draft while the top players get locked out of the top spot(s) because of positional value and contract issues.
