Greatest Need in the 2009 NFL Draft for Packers

[Deputy Nutz]

Now that the combine is over, what is the biggest need for the Packers?

[3irty1]

I said DE. We potentially have our linebackers although an upgrade wouldn't hurt. What we really need is an end or two. Jenkins and Harrell can be effective but are not dependable. Jolly isn't a great fit at end and Cole is a terrible fit.

[Deputy Nutz]

I said DE. We potentially have our linebackers although an upgrade wouldn't hurt. What we really need is an end or two. Jenkins and Harrell can be effective but are not dependable. Jolly isn't a great fit at end and Cole is a terrible fit.

I agree, for the most part, but our biggest need on defense was a pass rush and I agree a strong front four will help develop the pass rush but the rush comes from the linebackers in this scheme. The more talented players the better.

[wist43]

Pass Rushing OLB... I have Orakpo penciled in for that role.

NT... have Raji penciled in for that role.

Rest of the draft... holes everywhere, or soon to be holes; throw a dart.

TT wont look at need with that first pick though... you know his mantra, which ever player they figure has a better future, regardless of position. We're as likely to end up with a RB or WR at that pick as we are a NT, or rush LB.

[sheepshead]

Dear Mr. Thompson,

Please draft a new quarterback.

Signed,

Partial

[Waldo]

Pass Rushing OLB... I have Orakpo penciled in for that role.

NT... have Raji penciled in for that role.

Rest of the draft... holes everywhere, or soon to be holes; throw a dart.

TT wont look at need with that first pick though... you know his mantra, which ever player they figure has a better future, regardless of position. We're as likely to end up with a RB or WR at that pick as we are a NT, or rush LB.

You complain about our team being a poor fit for a 3-4 than pencil in Orakpo at OLB, LOL

[red]

i say tackle if one of the top 3 fall, right now andre smith is off my board

next up would be raji if he's there

i'm back on the orakpo bandwagon, he's my third choice

tyson jackson would be my 4th choice if all the others are gone at #9

IMO, no cb warrants the #9 pick

[sharpe1027]

Pass Rushing OLB... I have Orakpo penciled in for that role.

NT... have Raji penciled in for that role.

Rest of the draft... holes everywhere, or soon to be holes; throw a dart.

TT wont look at need with that first pick though... you know his mantra, which ever player they figure has a better future, regardless of position. We're as likely to end up with a RB or WR at that pick as we are a NT, or rush LB.

I thought we covered this already. Not look at the teams needs? Simply not true. Just because he doesn't limit his options to a single position doesn't mean that he doesn't draft with the teams needs in mind. If you don't believe this common sense logic, consider that most of his first picks ended up being at positions that were very much needed. Fan/media perception is not always reality.

[HarveyWallbangers]

In order, DE, NT, CB, LB.

[sharpe1027]

Re: Greatest Need in the 2009 NFL Draft for Packers

LB - CB - DE/DT - RB - OL - QB - TE - WR

[Guiness]

DE before NT? Not IMO - we have one DE, and some guys who can play the other side - granted, they're 'just guys' but at least there's someone.

I think NT is out biggest need. Pickett is not going to play 100% of the snaps there this year, and I don't think we've got anyone else who can play in the middle. Cole and Jolly would be the next two guys, I guess, and even Jolly is potentially slated to be outside.

OT is also a spot we need to look at, but even though there's a lot of bitching about Clifton here, our offense was where it was with him in there last year, and we've got other tackles on the roster - and I agree that Colledge deserves his shot at LT. One of Tausch, Giacomini or Barbre will man the other side.

[cpk1994]

Dear Mr. Thompson,

Please draft a new quarterback.

Signed,

Partial

P.S. I know more than you, so just do it.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I missed OT, so I'd go DE, NT, OT, CB, LB. Honestly, I'd be okay with drafting anybody at #9 from any of these positions. You could even throw in S, if there was somebody worthy of it (e.g. a Sean Taylor like prospect).

[sharpe1027]

DE before NT? Not IMO - we have one DE, and some guys who can play the other side - granted, they're 'just guys' but at least there's someone.

I think NT is out biggest need. Pickett is not going to play 100% of the snaps there this year, and I don't think we've got anyone else who can play in the middle. Cole and Jolly would be the next two guys, I guess, and even Jolly is potentially slated to be outside.

Maybe or maybe not. McCarthy has said that they were not going to use 2-gap NT technique, which should allow Cole, Jenkins and Jolly to play NT.

[Freak Out]

Punter? Sorry....

DT, DE, CB, OL, RB/KR.

Is there a KR in this draft that will make it big? It would be so nice to have a real threat back there on returns.