The official 2009 DRAFT thread

[Rastak]

I'm outta here. I liked the Raji pick. I think we might have given up too much to trade up, but I like the bios on Matthews now. I hadn't really studied him before because I didn't think there was a chance we'd get him. We'll probably get two starters out of this draft. I think we need at least one more (DE), and maybe two (RT), so I'm with those that say get Vonnie Holliday or Kevin Carter (is he still out there?) on the phone. Otherwise, I'm okay with the projected starters.

Later Harv, have a nice evening.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Eben Britton ( there he goes!)

Good. The Vikings draft would have looked a lot better to me, if they had gotten Britton to go along with Harvin.

[Rastak]

Pats trade up one spot....on the clock.....

[packers11]

Pats trade up

[Rastak]

Eben Britton ( there he goes!)

Good. The Vikings draft would have looked a lot better to me, if they had gotten Britton to go along with Harvin.

I much prefer Loadholt.

[retailguy]

I'm outta here. I liked the Raji pick. I think we might have given up too much to trade up, but I like the bios on Matthews now. I hadn't really studied him before because I didn't think there was a chance we'd get him. We'll probably get two starters out of this draft. I think we need at least one more (DE), and maybe two (RT), so I'm with those that say get Vonnie Holliday or Kevin Carter (is he still out there?) on the phone. Otherwise, I'm okay with the projected starters.

good summary.

[packers11]

Patriots are trading with Oakland to move up to #40 in exchange for #47 and #124 and #199. Patriots have the next 2 picks.

[Lurker64]

I don't think anybody dislikes getting a great prospect at NT and probably an immediate starter at the WOLB position (probably our biggest need) in the first day. Call up Vonnie Holliday and sign him to a two year deal and we've shored up pretty much all of our holes on defense.

Did we give up a lot for Matthews? Sure. Was it worth it? No way of knowing until we see these guys play. Was this an uncharacteristic move by Thompson? Yes, but he also sort of signaled that he was going to do something like this (his comments about "no longer building a base" in his pressers).

Why are we arguing about this?

[Rastak]

Damn, Pats have back to back picks.,.....

[retailguy]

Why are we arguing about this?

b/c it is Ted Thompson. Also known as "lightning rod".

[Rastak]

I don't think anybody dislikes getting a great prospect at NT and probably an immediate starter at the WOLB position (probably our biggest need) in the first day. Call up Vonnie Holliday and sign him to a two year deal and we've shored up pretty much all of our holes on defense.

Did we give up a lot for Matthews? Sure. Was it worth it? No way of knowing until we see these guys play. Was this an uncharacteristic move by Thompson? Yes, but he also sort of signaled that he was going to do something like this (his comments about "no longer building a base" in his pressers).

Why are we arguing about this?

Hey, if he really likes the guy why not? He doesn't have a long track record so it's a danger but grab the guy you want.

[Fosco33]

So TT trades away Favre's pick for Bruce's nephew. Bruce Matthews played in more games (296) than any NFL player, excluding kickers and punters, and played in more seasons (19) than any offensive lineman.

Let's hope Clay has his uncle's durability!

I'm 'ok' with the pick but see lots of holes left with not much of this draft and no real FAs remaining. Are we gonna seach the cut list in August?

What holes? TT has clearly said that there isn't a glaring need on this team and that he's content with the roster we have. Having added Raji and Matthews and if Harrell and Jenkins are healthy we've effectively plugged any huge holes we had on defense. While we need a RT we already have players on the squad that have the potential to play that position.

Wait, we do need a punter so I guess we have one glaring hole left to fill.

Agree on punter - but we may not need to draft there...
Don't think much of Harrell myself.

Aging CBs (seems like on of the 3s would've worked out for that pick).
Maybe another DE and def a RT (but Ted does love the late round lineman - and that hasn't worked out great yet).

I just didn't like that we gave up an extra 3rd, that's all.

Someone else's opinion:

Packers Draft Needs
Urgent: A hard-working young franchise pass-rushing defensive end and a zone-blocking pass-protecting offensive tackle are the Packers' two most urgent needs.

Strong: A dominant defensive tackle, a dominant offensive guard, and an upgrade at tight end are also sorely needed.

Moderate: The Packers have a great-but-older tandem at starting corner, but the franchise corner of the future may not be on their roster. A very good linebacker who can play both inside and outside is needed in case one of the three starters is injured.

Nice to Have: Depth, not just in name, on both lines is also needed.

Wild Card: Is defensive tackle Justin Harrell a draft bust or will he be injury free next year and play up to his draft-day potential?

[jmbarnes101]

Guessing White and Barwin.

[Guiness]

Bengals take Rey Maualuga........not a bad value pick!

Wow. didn't know he was a closet hood. Well, he's screwed. Be a banger by Monday.

[Bretsky]

I'm outta here. I liked the Raji pick. I think we might have given up too much to trade up, but I like the bios on Matthews now. I hadn't really studied him before because I didn't think there was a chance we'd get him. We'll probably get two starters out of this draft. I think we need at least one more (DE), and maybe two (RT), so I'm with those that say get Vonnie Holliday or Kevin Carter (is he still out there?) on the phone. Otherwise, I'm okay with the projected starters.

Later Harv, have a nice evening.

Actually I might say we'll get three starters out of the draft

I think TT is going to draft the top rated puner in the draft as well