Quote Originally Posted by Deputy Nutz View Post
If Ragland for some reason drops the Packers will take him, otherwise it will be DL or an OLB. I would see the Packers only going offense if one of the top tier OTs drops to them. The Packers have all their starters coming back and although it is a need especially at right tackle I don't see the Packers drafting OL out of the gate. It is more of an issue with depth, same at WR.

The only real hole this team has is at inside linebacker, and even that is ok if you consider Matthews and ILB.

Also Peppers says he wants to play in 2016 and the report also states that the Packers are willing to pay his 8 million, which seems ridiculous. I see Peppers as a down linemen in our nickel package. I see him getting 30 snaps a game doing nothing but pass rushing.

With Guion being signed, the Packers could be in a position to let Raji go. It is better than having both of them leave free agency but there will be a roster spot available.

This is a draft that the Packers should look to move up in the first round if they can secure Ragland. He had a really good Senior Bowl and can make an immediate impact to the Packers defense. Ragland and Ryan in the middle with Matthews moving back outside. I know a lot of you are not sold on Ryan, but I feel like he had a decent rookie year, had a quality game in the playoffs against the Cardinals and can be a steady player for the Packers.

If Ragland is not available I think the Packers might be in a good position to trade out of the first round. I like the depth of second round talent and third round talent where the Packers can draft quality depth players that could play significant snaps if needed. I am talking about offensive line, wide receiver, outside linebacker, defensive line, running back, and in the secondary. All units can and should be improved going into next year. They could make a good trade for their #1 for a second, and third, depending who they trade with.
I think it could be an interesting year. I agree, it is easy to see the Packers trading up in the first, or out of the first for a high second round pick and an additional mid-round pick. Either way could work. If they are awarded two compensatory 4ths, they will go into the draft with six picks in the first four rounds. They don't need bodies, so trading some of those picks to move up in the first, or to pick up an additional second round pick could work well.

If they have three 4ths going into the draft, it's too bad it isn't 2017. Starting next year, compensatory picks will be tradeable. Of course, they could be looking at some good compensatory picks next year, too. I expect Hayward and at least one of Raji, Neal and Perry to leave, if not all three.