GoPackGo
04-26-2008, 09:53 PM
Jets trade up to take Dustin Keller at No. 30. The Packers haven't had a great first-round track record of late, so it was smart to trade down to Round 2. As for Keller, the Jets simply get the draft's top athletic receiving tight end. He will step in to be a key intermediate target for either Kellen Clemens or Chad Pennington.
Packers take Jordy Nelson at No. 36. Some people might see this is a reach, but I like Nelson's versatility as a wide receiver and explosive return man. Green Bay didn't have any glaring weaknesses as your NFC runner-up, so it could a little off the reservation to get a luxury pick. I loved watching Nelson produce at K-State.
Packers take Brian Brohm at No. 56. Again, another pick for which the Pack will get criticized, but another one I like. Great value here for a quarterback who might end up being the best one in this class. This should light a fire under Aaron Rodgers and also gives Green Bay someone to develop if Rodgers can't quite be the successor to Brett Favre.
Packers take Patrick Lee at No. 60. After going a bit of the luxury route with both Jordy Nelson and Brian Brohm, Green Bay grabs its cornerback of the near future to replace either Charles Woodson or Al Harris down the line. Lee is a good fit because of his physical playing style.
Packers take Jordy Nelson at No. 36. Some people might see this is a reach, but I like Nelson's versatility as a wide receiver and explosive return man. Green Bay didn't have any glaring weaknesses as your NFC runner-up, so it could a little off the reservation to get a luxury pick. I loved watching Nelson produce at K-State.
Packers take Brian Brohm at No. 56. Again, another pick for which the Pack will get criticized, but another one I like. Great value here for a quarterback who might end up being the best one in this class. This should light a fire under Aaron Rodgers and also gives Green Bay someone to develop if Rodgers can't quite be the successor to Brett Favre.
Packers take Patrick Lee at No. 60. After going a bit of the luxury route with both Jordy Nelson and Brian Brohm, Green Bay grabs its cornerback of the near future to replace either Charles Woodson or Al Harris down the line. Lee is a good fit because of his physical playing style.