Addressing the Needs of the Champs

[vince]

When you look at the team that just won the Super Bowl, there are some spots that you'd like to see improved.

Tight End - Wouldn't it be nice if the Packers would sign one of the top 2 or 3 TE's in the league? Oh wait, they'll already be adding that guy this offseason.

RB - Wouldn't it be nice if the Packers could bring in a guy that is tailor-made for the Packers ZBS to complement Starks? Oh wait, they'll already be adding that guy this offseason.

D-Line - Wouldn't it be nice if the Packers could add a stout, extremely strong d-lineman who is athletic enough to bring a pass rush from the inside - just in case the older, injury-prone guy they have that fits that description leaves? Oh wait, they'll already be adding that guy this offseason.

D-Line - Wouldn't it be nice to add another proven player who has shown the ability to make plays, stuff the run, collapse the pocket and knock down a lot of passes? After all, you can never have too many big guys who can play. Oh wait, they'll already be adding that guy this offseason.

OLB - Wouldn't it be nice to add a versatile player who has proven to be able to get to the QB with some success, is fast from sideline to sideline and can cover when necessary? Oh wait, they'll already be adding that guy this offseason.

Safety - Wouldn't it be nice to add a young ball-hawking safety to complement Collins? Oh wait, they'll already be adding that guy this offseason.

ILB - Wouldn't it be nice to add a guy who can enhance the pass defense from the ILB position to complement the stout and active starting core? Oh wait, they'll already be adding that guy this offseason.

Sprinkle in a few yet-to-be-determined draft picks that will undoubtedly contribute, that looks like one hell of an offseason for the reigning Super Bowl champs.

Nice job Ted. You're having one hell of an offseason.

[Lurker64]

Wait, in your two D-Line mentions, are you counting Harrell? Since, it's really a longshot that he's with the team next year. He might as well retire now that he's got his ring

[Little Whiskey]

jolly?

[vince]

Jolly

[Bossman641]

Jolly and Neal.

Neal is DL #1, Jolly is DL #2.

[Lurker64]

Jolly

Ah, I didn't know enough about his circumstances to be able to speculate on whether he'll be reinstated or not. Are they pretty good odds?

[Patler]

Yup, TT doesn't really have holes to fill, just areas he would like to improve if possible, but no real holes. Everyone points to OLB as a "need" and sure it would be great to find another Clay Mathews to play there. But Jones, Zombo, Poppinga and Waldon had 16 starts between them, 104 tackles, 8 sacks and 2 forced fumbles. Not horrible by any means.

TT really can take the best players available, not really needing them for anything but depth.

Sure hope the best player available is a kick/punt returner!

[Little Whiskey]

a hole could be seen on the o-line.

[wist43]

Neal and Jolly solidify the DL...

We need a lot of help at LB... we got by with Zombo, Walden, Hawk, and Chillar - but that is a pretty pedestrian group. Walden is okay I guess; Chillar fills a niche, but all and all Capers got by at LB with smoke and mirrors.

Of course we need more depth at CB... they kept Bush and Lee around for special teams, but neither player is a viable option from scrimmage. If they're in the lineup, you just hope we can keep pace with the scoring.

We're fine at TE and QB; can always use OL and WR's... definitely need help at RB (smoke and mirrors by McCarthy - awesome job BTW). Maybe Starks can stay healthy, but I'm not betting on it. I like Grant; Jackson is JAG (no revelation there).

[Lurker64]

a hole could be seen on the o-line.

Yeah, we have questions at LG and one tackle spot going forward. Probably not immediate needs that would keep you from going BPA though. For all we know, Lang is the RT of the future and McDonald or somebody will be a fine LG next year.

[Patler]

Every team always has spots that could stand to be improved. To me a hole is when you don't have a competent player to play there. OLB is definitely a weakness, but still the starters there in 2010 accumulated 100+ tackles and 8 sacks. It could have been a lot worse.

OL does have one potential hole, since the incumbent starter at LG will likely be a free agent. But that is about it.

Depth is always an issue. When your biggest need is to maybe replace your worst O lineman, and you have promising candidates on your roster already, you are in petty good shape.

Everyone is always looking for better #4 and #5 corners. Heck, most are looking for a better #3 and many want a better second CB.

[pbmax]

a hole could be seen on the o-line.

Who was the a-hole on the Offensive Line?

[Tony Oday]

We need a returner and a Kicker.

[vince]

I'm with Patler on drafting players not needs, but an o-lineman or 2 plus a WR, CB, OLB, returner would be nice...

Devine would be sweet as a returner.

[Lurker64]

I'm with Patler on drafting players not needs, but an o-lineman or 2 plus a WR, CB, OLB, returner would be nice...

Devine would be sweet as a returner.

I worry about Devine... he's TINY (5'7" 160 lbs).

My pick for a returner would be Randall Cobb (WR/RB/CatQB/KR/PR, Kentucky)