Who Should Gutey Draft In The First Round? 1.0

[Joemailman]

Ted Thompson's 1st draft pick was Aaron Rodgers. No pressure.

Based on CBS mock drafts, anticipating that the following players definitely figure to be gone in the 1st 13 picks:

Sam Darnold, Bradley Chubb, Quenton Nelson, Saquon Barkley, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Baker Mayfield, Josh Rosen and Derwin James.

Who should Gutey draft in the 1st round?

Poll to follow.

[mraynrand]

Gutey's lucky that he won't have to say "I have a Chubb"

[Joemailman]

I went with Landry. Better chance of finding a quality CB in Round 2 than there is of finding an explosive pass rusher in Round 2.

[Pugger]

I went with Landry. Better chance of finding a quality CB in Round 2 than there is of finding an explosive pass rusher in Round 2.

I did too but perhaps Gutey can move up and take Denzel Ward? I wouldn't be opposed to doing that.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

When's the last time the Packers' draft a nonfat offensive player in the 1st round? In other words, when's the last time they draft a skill-position player in round 1? Pretty sure the last time was in 2005 when the Great Arm of Butte fell into Thompson's lap.

It's about time the Packers' draft another skill-position player in round 1. I want Ridley.

[gbgary]

they have the extra draft picks to do it so IF they solve the cb problem in free agency they need to move up and take ridley the wr.
if they solve the #2 wr problem in FA they need to move up (if they have to) and pick ward or jackson.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

they have the extra draft picks to do it so IF they solve the cb problem in free agency they need to move up and take ridley the wr.
if they solve the #2 wr problem in FA they need to move up (if they have to) and pick ward or jackson.

As the Mailman mentioned in another thread, many so-called draft experts think Ridley will be available at 14.

Wish Gutekunst could've traded for Josh Gordon instead of Kizer.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Too soon. FA signings will determine who we draft.

[Joemailman]

In CBS' 3 mock drafts, only 1 of them had Ridley taken before the Packers pick. Still, I think it would be pretty unusual to have no WR's taken in the 1st 13 picks. last year there were 3. There were none taken in 2016, but I think that was a historically bad year for WR's. 2 or 3 is probably the average.

[Joemailman]

Too soon. FA signings will determine who we draft.

,I'm not so sure. FA might determine how many players Gutey drafts at a given position, but I think he'll be looking for the most impactful player at either CB, WR, Edge or LB.

[jklowan]

my preference currently...

1. LB Edmunds or Smith whichever is left
2. Edge Landry

3. in all those options are gone trade down to as low as 20 and best player

[Joemailman]

my preference currently...

1. LB Edmunds or Smith whichever is left
2. Edge Landry

3. in all those options are gone trade down to as low as 20 and best player

If Landry is not available, I too wouldn't mind trading down. It would be great to have 3 picks in the 1st 2 rounds.

[woodbuck27]

When's the last time the Packers' draft a nonfat offensive player in the 1st round? In other words, when's the last time they draft a skill-position player in round 1? Pretty sure the last time was in 2005 when the Great Arm of Butte fell into Thompson's lap.

It's about time the Packers' draft another skill-position player in round 1. I want Ridley.

Point well made but this is a New Age and a certain time of some immediacy. It is now clear that the last 6-8 years placed an enormous load on Aaron Rodgers. It`s therefore time to give something other that a pile of money back to him.

I don`t though believe the Packers will go WR and Calvin Ridley or another WR.

I don`t see the Packers going DT at NO. 14. nor will they Pick a LBer. What`s left of this Group?:


** Marcus Davenport - Edge - UTSA

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/marcus-davenport?id=2559817

** Harold Landry - Edge - Boston College

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2018/profil...dry?id=2559923

A better Pass Rush will take a load off the Secondary.


** Denzel Ward - CB - Ohio St. (He`s going to be off the board at NO.14.)

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/denzel-ward?id=32462018-0002-5600-6141-7e124ecc121e

** Josh Jackson - CB - Iowa (Nope...4.58 for his Combine 40 Yard Speed and the NO. 1 Ranked CB Denzel Ward ran the 40 in 4.32.).

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/josh-jackson?id=2560030

My Pick:

I'll go with an improvement hopefully in the Packer Pass Rush and believe based on what I see today the Packers at Pick NO. 14 will pick EDGE DE Harold Landry - Boston College - ACC.

[hoosier]

I wouldn't trade down. They have enough middling players as it is. Gute needs to score a dynamic player in this draft, preferably but not necessarily on defense. I don't watch enough college football to know who that might be, I just know I would not trade down unless my board saw little difference between mid and late first round.

[ND72]

If packers can sign a guy that starts at CB, then I would take an edge guy as there are plenty of really good LB's sitting there at 14. However, if a guy falls that is a top CB, I'd go. Lots of talk of Derwin James being a guy they loved at the combine. Sort of a safety but can play the slot. I'd prefer a true CB or Edge guy. Also, keep an eye out for Will Hernandez, OG UTEP. Watched combine. Dude is a mauler, quick feet, great punch, sets really well, has a bit of nasty to him, and can move. I really liked him!