Crabtree declares--Should the Packers consider moving up?

[rbaloha1]

Your thoughts Packer Nation.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Your thoughts Packer Nation.

Trade up to get a WR? Negative.

[Charles Woodson]

No, if he even fell i would prob use the spot to trade down... were fine at WR and the way that TT keeps finding guys in the later rounds makes me confident. We have too many other needs at the lines, which is where the games are won to use this pick for something else

[Brando19]

I am neutral...if the Packers draft him at number 9...I would be fine with it. If the Packers don't draft him or even trade down to a team that does...I would be fine with it. The only thing that would piss me off is if TT traded up to get this guy. That would be stupid.

[Freak Out]

That's a big negative rubber duck.

[bbbffl66]

As good as he is, there are too many other needs. This is one time I'd back TT for trading down.

[Rastak]

Your thoughts Packer Nation.


Heyyyy, is this Matt Milen?

[red]

NO

crabtree would be a perfect fit for this team

but if TT trades up, or even takes a WR anywhere near the first day, i will personally drive down to green bay and shoot his dog, or cat, or fish, or whatever the hell he has

[Lurker64]

No. There's nobody in this draft worth trading up for. It's good in the middle, but weak at the top.

[Rastak]

Your thoughts Packer Nation.


Heyyyy, is this Matt Millen?

[red]

time to get rid of the troll

he's going around calling good packer fans very bad names

[The Shadow]

Another receiver?
No, of course not.

[Partial]

Knowing TT's infatuation with receivers... :lol:

Never should have taken one last year let alone this year.

[Sparkey]

Your thoughts Packer Nation.

Detroit Lions 2.0 ? I think not.

[red]

Knowing TT's infatuation with receivers... :lol:

Never should have taken one last year let alone this year.

agreed

i like jordy and think he'll be very good, but i still think that was a bad move drafting him

[Fritz]

I am neutral...if the Packers draft him at number 9...I would be fine with it. If the Packers don't draft him or even trade down to a team that does...I would be fine with it. The only thing that would piss me off is if TT traded up to get this guy. That would be stupid.

I'm kinda with you on this one.

[rbaloha1]

Currently how many players that may be available are worthy of the #9 pick?

[BooHoo]

TT wouldn't trade up if his life depended on it. Better chance of trading down.

[Zool]

Currently how many players that may be available are worthy of the #9 pick?

(shaking magic 8ball) ask again in 4 years.

[Lurker64]

Currently how many players that may be available are worthy of the #9 pick?

At least nine, which is convenient.

[sheepshead]

I hate the first round, get out now TT.

[TennesseePackerBacker]

You must get some good grass in hawaii rbaloha. To think the Packers would ever even consider picking Crabtree at # 9 is foolish, or you're just really really stoned. The Packers have too many other needs at positions in which there will be good players when they pick. As many have already pointed out, we don't have Matt Millen as team president.

[Zool]

You must get some good grass in hawaii rbaloha. To think the Packers would ever even consider picking Crabtree at # 9 is foolish, or you're just really really stoned. The Packers have too many other needs at positions in which there will be good players when they pick. As many have already pointed out, we don't have Matt Millen as team president.

Well I guess we're getting Crabtree then.

[wist43]

Actually, I could see that pick...

DD is on the downside, and Nelson and Jones are both #2/3 WR's, at least at this point... don't see stardom in their future.

The Packers have holes all over the place, so it doesn't really matter where the 1st pick goes... although, I'm with most of you as I would prefer to see the pick be on defense or OT.

[TennesseePackerBacker]

Well even with my initial skepticisim, the fact remains Crabtree still has to make it past Seattle and Oakland. Two teams who have very glaring needs at WR. Oaklands #1 reciever last year after the Walker bust? Ronald Curry. Seattle's WR corps could easily be on par with the 2005 Packer class where we started such gems as Taco Wallace.

[DonHutson]

No way Crabtree falls to #9. No reason to move up for anyone, as it would appear that several players who fit our needs should be available right where we are.

[rbaloha1]

You must get some good grass in hawaii rbaloha. To think the Packers would ever even consider picking Crabtree at # 9 is foolish, or you're just really really stoned. The Packers have too many other needs at positions in which there will be good players when they pick. As many have already pointed out, we don't have Matt Millen as team president.

Only posed the question. No Maui wowie here.

Crabtree is a big time difference maker similar to Fitzgerald. Given that the draft is light on big time playmakers and the Packers have 4 picks in the top 100 is it a good move to attempt to acquire Crabtree?

Again, what players likely to be available at #9 warrant the pick?

Maybe trading down is the best course of action.

[rbaloha1]

No way Crabtree falls to #9. No reason to move up for anyone, as it would appear that several players who fit our needs should be available right where we are.

Agreed. Who are the several players?

[rbaloha1]

Well even with my initial skepticisim, the fact remains Crabtree still has to make it past Seattle and Oakland. Two teams who have very glaring needs at WR. Oaklands #1 reciever last year after the Walker bust? Ronald Curry. Seattle's WR corps could easily be on par with the 2005 Packer class where we started such gems as Taco Wallace.

This is why the question is posed. Crabtree more than likely is unavailable at #9.

[rbaloha1]

Actually, I could see that pick...

DD is on the downside, and Nelson and Jones are both #2/3 WR's, at least at this point... don't see stardom in their future.

The Packers have holes all over the place, so it doesn't really matter where the 1st pick goes... although, I'm with most of you as I would prefer to see the pick be on defense or OT.

Which defensive player or OT most likely to be a #9 pick deserve to be picked at #9. Please suggest names.

[run pMc]

Crabtree won't make it to #9. FWIW, some mock drafts have him as the top pick.

It's highly doubtful that TT would move up for a WR. Assuming he gets his extension, Jennings is the future #1, leaving Jordy and JJ fighting for the #2 spot.

Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if TT trades down 3-4 places to pickup an extra pick. I think we all agree there are more than 1 or 2 spots that need upgrading. Besides, the new DC could have a significantly different philosophy, and TT would need to draft some players who are better fits for the defense than what's on the roster.

[Pugger]

Even if TT wanted to move up, what team would want to trade with him? I think he'll stay at his spot unless some gives him an offer he can't refuse on draft day.

I had no problem with TT drafting Nelson. I think he is a good player and in the end we needed him with Jones and Martin missing so many games.

[DonHutson]

No way Crabtree falls to #9. No reason to move up for anyone, as it would appear that several players who fit our needs should be available right where we are.

Agreed. Who are the several players?

Rather than list them all, take a look at the draft thread (With the #9 pick...). Lots of names in there. Just because one guy is getting touted as a 'sure thing' doesn't mean there aren't other good players available.

[Fritz]

If there is a good offensive tackle available - a really good tackle - that'd work.

A defensive tackle, too, of course.

If there's a guy you think is going to be an instant starter/soon-to-be stud linebacker, that'd be good.

A defensive end is fine if he's of the every down variety.

If a manically gifted corner or safety drops to #9, well, okay.

A trade down is fine by me, too.

I'd be weirded out if TT too a quarterback, I suppose. I'd be a little weirded out if he took a running back. Or a tight end.

[Pack-man]

No way does TT trade up for anyone. No way you take Crabtree at 9. The pick has to be defensive. I wouldn't be surprise dif he moves down to gain a pick or 2.

[rbaloha1]

No way Crabtree falls to #9. No reason to move up for anyone, as it would appear that several players who fit our needs should be available right where we are.

Agreed. Who are the several players?

Rather than list them all, take a look at the draft thread (With the #9 pick...). Lots of names in there. Just because one guy is getting touted as a 'sure thing' doesn't mean there aren't other good players available.

My intent is asking for your opinion on which player should be selected that is most likely to be available. Maybe a trade down is prudent since the available players are unworthy of a #9 selection.

[DonHutson]

No way Crabtree falls to #9. No reason to move up for anyone, as it would appear that several players who fit our needs should be available right where we are.

Agreed. Who are the several players?

Rather than list them all, take a look at the draft thread (With the #9 pick...). Lots of names in there. Just because one guy is getting touted as a 'sure thing' doesn't mean there aren't other good players available.

My intent is asking for your opinion on which player should be selected that is most likely to be available. Maybe a trade down is prudent since the available players are unworthy of a #9 selection.

Aaron Curry and Malcolm Jenkins would be best case scenarios, but I doubt they make it past #5 or 6. So I like the two athletic LT's Eugene Monroe from Virginia or Jason Smith from Baylor. Both would be excellent fits for the system at a position of need (perhaps not immediate need, but in the near future). I would be OK with Micheal Oher from Ole Miss. He's a bit more of a gamble, a less obvious fit for the system, and he might be best suited for RT. If forced to make a prediction at this point, I think Smith could be the guy.

I wouldn't complain too much about a trade down, depending on the circumstances, considering three guys I would've been happy with have inexplicably gone back to school (McCoy, Mays, Gresham). Seriously, who ever heard of a Sooner football player staying in school? After you sign that contract you can buy baskets. You don't need to stay for the basketweaving class! Boggles the mind.

Anyway, I'd rather settle for a one-dimensional pass rusher like Everette Brown or Brian Orakpo than spend a 2nd rounder to move up a few spots. That's just me.