Packers 2011 Draft Needs

[Deputy Nutz]

Ok so the guy is bum, trade up and get Ingram. He started 4 playoffs games and got the ball put in his hands when it mattered, at the end of the Super Bowl, at the end of the Eagles game, and also at the end of the Bears game. The organization trusted him in the playoffs. I guess that is what I am saying. His roster spot is secure going into 2011, he certainly isn't the fluke Samkon Gado was.

Two capable running backs I certainly don't see a need to draft a running back in the 1st round causing a log jam for what minimal carries there are in Green Bay.

[Tarlam!]

I love what TT has to say about "needs":

“You don’t know what your needs are going to be,” Thompson said. “You might think you have a need at the end of April, or you may think you have a strong position at the end of April, but you don’t know where that’s going to be come August 1st, as we found out this season.”

Apart from QB, FB and Specialist, all's fair game in round one.

[SnakeLH2006]

OL, Pass Rushing OLB, DL...draft the big guys.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I just saw one of McGinn's scouts said DE was our #1 need. He didn't give Neal much credit. I think we're a little more comfortable with Neal than maybe the rest of the NFL knows, but DE is still a need.

If this is the quote you are talking about, I don't think it was so much that he didn't give Neal much credit. I like Neal, but I'd agree with the scout. There isn't much tape on him, so you can be certain he'll effectively replace Jenkins. Also, he's likely not going to be as good as Jenkins. Not right away. Jenkins is a really good 3-4 DE. Plus, Neal was injured and who knows how he'll respond to that injury. That being said, I liked what I saw of Neal. If things go well with the injury, I think it's possible he can be a good replacement for Jenkins.

There's not enough tape on (Mike) Neal to put him in Jenkins' category.

[RashanGary]

If this is the quote you are talking about, I don't think it was so much that he didn't give Neal much credit. I like Neal, but I'd agree with the scout. There isn't much tape on him, so you can be certain he'll effectively replace Jenkins. Also, he's likely not going to be as good as Jenkins. Not right away. Jenkins is a really good 3-4 DE. Plus, Neal was injured and who knows how he'll respond to that injury. That being said, I liked what I saw of Neal. If things go well with the injury, I think it's possible he can be a good replacement for Jenkins.

I still think it's a need, one of our only real needs, but not #1. OLB and OL are big needs too. But what does that guy know

[Scott Campbell]

Jones is looking at a 5 year, 30-32 million dollar deal.

You can get similar production/talent out of guys making 1/4 of that. I'd let him walk rather than have to pay a Superbowl premium for him.

[Scott Campbell]

I can't take any more of this crap from Jones. Way too many of these.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/green-bay-packers/09000d5d81e2cb38

[Lurker64]

I can't take any more of this crap from Jones. Way too many of these.


http://www.nfl.com/videos/green-bay-...000d5d81e2cb38

The TD he dropped against the Eagles, combined with that one make it so I won't be that sad to see him go.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I think OL, WR, and CB might be a bigger need than OLB (meaning we can get by better right now without having a stud OLB opposite Matthews), but I've very intrigued by the possibility of adding a really good ROLB. I think our LB corps could then carry our defense, year in and year out. Much like Pittsburgh's LB corps has.

[Lurker64]

We need to draft a CB, since you always need to draft CBs (they're like OL in that way)... but I don't really see an immediate need for one. Woodson, Williams, and Shields are a good trio and 2/3 of it is young. So we need a backup nickel/dime corner who can be groomed into competing with Shields for a starting role. I don't see that meriting a particularly high pick unless there's exceptional value at some point in the draft (If A.J Green, Von Miller, J.J. Watt, and 28 longsnappers go in the first 31 picks, I'll set fire to Ted Thompson's house if he doesn't grab Patrick Peterson).

[Scott Campbell]

The TD he dropped against the Eagles, combined with that one make it so I won't be that sad to see him go.

At least we won those two games. How bout that fumble against the Bears?

[mraynrand]

At least we won those two games. How bout that fumble against the Bears?

Or the two in 2007. Or the drop vs. the Giants. SC, totally agree with your 'Superbowl premium' assessment. I have confidence TT will find someone to take his place. Best o' luck JJ - unless we play you.

[Deputy Nutz]

I have no issues with the Packers looking to go in a different direction than Jones, but you need to land a receiver that is ready to play and can at least be a servicable 4th receiver, it isn't easy finding that in the 3rd or 4th round, heck most WR take a couple of years to mature anyways, how big of an impact will that have on the Packers offense? I deal with the realities that no matter how good TT is at drafting talent, talent still takes a while to develop at the NFL level. If the Packers have the money I say spend it on Jones because at the very least you know what you have. He is the most valuable of the Packers free agents.

[Scott Campbell]

I have no issues with the Packers looking to go in a different direction than Jones, but you need to land a receiver that is ready to play and can at least be a servicable 4th receiver, it isn't easy finding that in the 3rd or 4th round, heck most WR take a couple of years to mature anyways, how big of an impact will that have on the Packers offense? I deal with the realities that no matter how good TT is at drafting talent, talent still takes a while to develop at the NFL level. If the Packers have the money I say spend it on Jones because at the very least you know what you have. He is the most valuable of the Packers free agents.

I don't think he's half the player that Jenkins is.

[TennesseePackerBacker]

We need to draft a CB, since you always need to draft CBs (they're like OL in that way)... but I don't really see an immediate need for one. Woodson, Williams, and Shields are a good trio and 2/3 of it is young. So we need a backup nickel/dime corner who can be groomed into competing with Shields for a starting role. I don't see that meriting a particularly high pick unless there's exceptional value at some point in the draft (If A.J Green, Von Miller, J.J. Watt, and 28 longsnappers go in the first 31 picks, I'll set fire to Ted Thompson's house if he doesn't grab Patrick Peterson).

I'm throwing up a little bit as I say this, but what about Jarrett Bush?

I think the coaches see his improved play as a possibility he could be the #4.