Crabtree declares--Should the Packers consider moving up?

[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.