Randall Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Tom Silverstein Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel DRAFT BUZZ: Without question, the club has its eye on the top receivers and running backs in the draft. The influx of juniors has improved the club's chances of landing a playmaker at No. 16 overall. G.M. Ted Thompson continues to say he'll take the best player available, but if he doesn't add someone who can get into the end zone he won't be doing proper service to the team. Keep an eye on some of the big receivers coming out, such as USC's Dwayne Jarrett, South Carolina's Sidney Rice and Tennessee's Robert Meachem. They'll be on the team's radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 with driver and jennings i don't really see their immediate need at wr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I'd rather take Marshawn Lynch or LaRon Laundry if they're available... I also wouldnt have a problem with TT trading down, getting Michael Bush and an extra pick somewhere else. Whe know what THompson can do with extra draft picks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 with driver and jennings i don't really see their immediate need at wr. WR is a hugh need...when Jennings hurt his ankle it was all Driver, all of the time. Carlyle Holliday just ain't gonna cut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Loins of Beef Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 they will go offensive this draft or pickup a free agent--just can't see them going with what they have rb-wr or te--Driver is a grewat number one but a lot of ifffs after, Franks is done and as for rbs come on--still of course it depends on Farve--would love to see another Atlanta quarterback swing --and not Vick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Where I think they'll go? RB way before they look at WR, unless someone falls unexpectedly. Where I'd like to see them go? Get a real nasty big ugly DT to protect a young, fast LB corps, or get a stud DE to force on the edge. They can get a 2nd round RB who'll be an effective pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 WR is a hugh need...when Jennings hurt his ankle it was all Driver, all of the time. Carlyle Holliday just ain't gonna cut it. You forgot Ruvell Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I have no problem with Holliday or Martin as the 3 and 4. Or spot #2s. But yeah, if you don't think Jennings is going to pan out, you want to upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 But yeah, if you don't think Jennings is going to pan out, you want to upgrade. I'm not sure how anybody can draw that conclusion at this point. Perhaps they don't want to continue to pay Driver or give him a new deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 I have no problem with Holliday or Martin as the 3 and 4. Or spot #2s. But yeah, if you don't think Jennings is going to pan out, you want to upgrade. Jennings should be fine, but they need a potential #2 if he or Driver get hurt. It doesn't have to be a first rounder of course. TT may try and get a FA too. Last year showed they needed someone to step in. How about Bobby Engram, an UFA? Drew Bennett, Kevin Curtis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I have no problem with Holliday or Martin as the 3 and 4. Or spot #2s. But yeah, if you don't think Jennings is going to pan out, you want to upgrade. I have a problem with Holliday and Martin - I think they suck. Everything on Jenning seems to point to him being fine. I just think that you really need help at the position in general, especially with DD getting older and the physical way that he plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 An offensive lineman is a definate possibility. Ron Wolf drafted plenty of offensive linemen in the first round, especially in the lower half of the first round. If there is a small, talented OL who fits the zone-blocking scheme, this could definately be the route TT goes. They have 3 or 4 young, decent linemen for guard and center, but they could easily fit another lineman into the mix. The thing is, zone-blocking OLs are an undervalued commodity. You can get the draft's best mobile, undersized lineman in the mid-2nd without a worry. A middle linebacker might be tough to fit in, but Barnett can always move to the outside, though I would have thought this would have already have happened if it was going to happen. Corner is also currently filled, but there is no guarantee that Woodsen will be back and having a corner play nickel for the first year isn't a bad idea. Woodsen will probably get hurt anywho, so there might be an opening by week 4. IMO, LB is absolutely NOT a need, with Barnett, Poppinga, Hawk, Hodge, Manning, and Taylor all slated to return. Two very good LBs plus some quality depth. A good young CB who can learn for a year or two behind Woodson (there are about 4-5 million things guaranteeing his return, aside from his terrific play last year) and Harris is something I'd be 100% behind. Overall, I think Green Bay is in a decent position, really - they have enough depth and should return at least 19 of their 22 starters (Henderson may be gone, Green is 50/50 depending on what sort of offers he gets, Franks deserves to be cut but is under contract and his past performance may get him a last chance), but I'm not blind enough to think that there aren't a few positions that could be upgraded, and they need depth EVERYWHERE. The best player available will fill a need on this team, no matter who it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I have no problem with Holliday or Martin as the 3 and 4. Or spot #2s. But yeah, if you don't think Jennings is going to pan out, you want to upgrade. Jennings was lights out before his ankle injury. He wasnt near 100 percent the rest of the season... He'll be fine, and the eventual no.1 in Green Bay... My concern is that Driver only has 2-3 more years left in the tank... After that, I think we'll see a big dropoff in his play. I think we go runningback or best available defensive play sans a linebacker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 Ted Thompson will go defense. Not because of a lack of need at the Packer's offensive skill positions, but because of philosophy. Thompson went to the Ron Wolf school of gming and nothing that I have seen makes me think he is deviating from that school of thought. Ron Wolf did not draft one running back or one wide receiver in the first round while with the Packer's. You may be right but I hope he is aggresive this year in FA and then picks need in the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 A middle linebacker might be tough to fit in, but Barnett can always move to the outside, though I would have thought this would have already have happened if it was going to happen. My personal theory is that the Packers are taking a linebacker. The Packers have two stud linebackers, but could use one more. Abdul Hodge looked good in the preseason, but didn't progress as the season went. Ted Thompson was a linebacker. He probably has a soft-spot for them. He chose AJ Hawk over Vernon Davis last year. Adding another stud linebacker might give the Packers the strongest linebacking crew in the NFL. IMO, LB is absolutely NOT a need, with Barnett, Poppinga, Hawk, Hodge, Manning, and Taylor all slated to return. Two very good LBs plus some quality depth. I couldn't agree with Chavez more. LB is a strength for GB, and they hardly need to draft into that position. One of the stupidest things the Packers could do is waste a draft pick this year on a LB - even a 7th rounder. And to simply dismiss Hodge after his rookie year would be foolhardy also. The guy showed some flashes later in the season & has the looks of being very good once he understands the pro game better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I couldn't agree with Chavez more. LB is a strength for GB, and they hardly need to draft into that position. One of the stupidest things the Packers could do is waste a draft pick this year on a LB - even a 7th rounder. And to simply dismiss Hodge after his rookie year would be foolhardy also. The guy showed some flashes later in the season & has the looks of being very good once he understands the pro game better. Agree...they took him in the 2nd for a reason and all we have to evalutae him so far is the Seahawk game. That staff really like Poppinga and his coverage improved over the course of the year. DE, CB and a SS to team with Collins are much more imortant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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