Packers Draft Plan

[Tony Oday]

Going on a guess here for the draft all picks

1. WR
2. DE
3. OT
4. S
5. CB
6. RB
7. OLB
8. OG
9. QB

[Lurker64]

Right now I get the sense that they either trade up to 25 or down from 32.

[Tarlam!]

As I posted in the other "guess" thread, I don't see TT bringing in all 9 potential players. I say, he comes in with 5-6 players.

[TennesseePackerBacker]

Right now I get the sense that they either trade up to 25 or down from 32.

Trade down is my hunch. It could be anything though. TT has one mean "poker face".

[Smeefers]

I think he's going to trade away all his picks to move up to the number one selection and get Cam Newton. With a decent QB, we'll be able to get back to the SB and maybe, if we're lucky, win it.

[TennesseePackerBacker]

I wonder if the Vikings will get their "QB of the future" today.

[Zool]

They already have Joe Webb, why would they need another?

[red]

I wonder if the Vikings will get their "QB of the future" today.

theres some thinking today that 5 qb's could go in the first 12 picks, so they may be drafting a guy like ponder

[red]

As I posted in the other "guess" thread, I don't see TT bringing in all 9 potential players. I say, he comes in with 5-6 players.

you know, i think that's spot on. we already have a ton of depth and too many young talented guys on the team to the point where some will already be cut before the season starts. no point in wasting more picks

[get louder at lambeau]

They should trade up to #1 and take Newton. Give the Panthers their next three 1st rounders, a few 2nds, and a large fries.

[red]

They should trade up to #1 and take Newton. Give the Panthers their next three 1st rounders, a few 2nds, and a large fries.

i hope you're talking about the vikings and not us?

[get louder at lambeau]

i hope you're talking about the vikings and not us?

Yep. He'd be a great icon and entertainer for them.

[The Shadow]

yes.

[The Shadow]

yes.yes.

Ok, here we go - here's what the Pack will do on Draft Day.

Ted Thompson will look in Round One in 5 areas - and choose the highest-rated player in one of those 5:
1. Offensive Line. The concerns here are with Chad Clifton (age & health) and Daryn Colledge (free agency).
If they are convinced that T.J. Lang can play tackle, they may plug him in at Left Guard for a year or two. If they
feel most comfy with him as a guard, they may be looking at a tackle in the draft.
If they do choose an offensive lineman, do not be shocked if it is Danny Watlins.
2. Defensive Line. Dumb Johnny Jolly screws things up. The Pack may have to now seriously look for a DE. Luckily,
this seems to be a good year for them. Even if they don't take one in the first round, look for one to be chosen early.
3. Wide Receiver. The concerns : Jone's free agency & Driver's age/production. If their highest-rated player at #32 is a
receiver, don't be surprised if they grab him.
4. Cornerback. Even though Williams, Woodson, & Shields are a solid trio, the depth behind - and Woodson's age - are
concerns. If their top-rated player is a CB, do not be shocked if it is a player that is not that well-regared in the draft
mags. It will be a 'Thompson player'.
5. OLB. Actually, the emergence of Zombo & the play of Walden + the return of Jones, make this much less of a hot
priority than is generally reported.

Look, in the end, for the selection of Thompson's highest-rated player in one of these 5 categories.

[retailguy]

yes.yes.

I bow to your wizardry, but seriously 27 of the 32 picks came "in those 5 categories".

You'd have won about six dollars in Vegas on that post.