Packers projected 2021 draft priorities

[Jaire]

I totally agree about DT. I wanted Simmons or (AND??) LAWRENCE in 2019, but I am happy with Gary and Savage and get the picks.


I also agree mostly with the OP except we should keep Preston.

This looks like a deep draft class, deepest in history at OT so we take TWO whom we like. I wondered that we didn't take one last year, but it seems GB was looking to this class for OT. There are also some interesting DTs throughout the draft. Last year's DT (and most everything but WR) class stunk.

Third spot is EDGE and there are a lot of interesting picks there. DL is number one need, and on D an edge to stop the run and/or replace Preston/Z.

We can pick a CB anywhere at value. With our present dbs and no king, we still most need help with front five. I actually agree with BRANDON here.

Finally, the last 2 years we grabbed a TE, TE, and (insanely high for my taste but I get the pick) RB. We will grab another offensive skill, probably WR somewhere. But OL wins games. Get us a couple OTs, Gute!!! Moreover Gute has quietly built the skills positions and has a stable of TEs and RBs: RB & WR are a dime a dozen anyway imo except if your name is Justin Jefferson.

[Jaire]

My Big Board for GB in 2019 was:

1A) Q Williams
1B) Dexter Lawrence
2) Simmons (pre injury)

And that was my entire Big Board.

I haven't watched any of them in the pros since. And even if Gary and Savage turn into all pros, I still prefer Simmons plus Lawrence.

The last time I wanted a pick (we actually could draft) that badly was Chris Jones though I was ok with Kenny C. Watching some clips of Lawrence just now, I can only say I wish we had him over Gary. But I am partial to DTs

[run pMc]

I would be fine with them building in the trenches early.
Kenny Clark needs a running mate up front, one that's an upgrade from Lowry/Lancaster. Keke is ok, but he's a depth piece. Lowry is a likely cut/restructure with his contract. I think their pass rush (and pass defense) improves vastly if they can get another DL who is more than JAG.

If they can find a cheap backup OT Wagner becomes expendable. Runyan and Jenkins are keepers, and either Patrick, Jenkins, or possibly Hanson could play C. They've been drafting a lot of IOL, I'd like to see something happen with the OTs. Turner has been improved this year and I think they keep him. With Bahk signed they'll want to keep aggregate OL salary lower, and get younger overall.

Would like to see them shore up RB and WR, and I think King is gone so they need a CB.

AJ Dillon seemed like an odd choice for their scheme and I wish they'd give him more snaps to see what he can do (and if he's a RB1 or 2). I'm against big contracts for RBs, but I have a feeling they get something done with Jones. If they don't, maybe they go with one of the backs out of UNC or that Gainwell kid. They'd also likely keep Jamaal for pass pro if that happened, unless an upgrade was available via FA.

WR - Adams will get an extension next year, but he's not getting younger, and the players behind him aren't inspiring. When a team with a strong DL to stop the run decides to double Adams, this team can sometimes stall out. They need another WR to take the WR1 mantle from Adams when he hits 30. That player isn't on the roster.

King is an average CB. When healthy he's good; he's never healthy. He's great in the red zone, but he's leggy and doesn't have the COD his combine scores indicate. I don't trust Josh Jackson to be a reliable starter for 16+ games, and he was a healthy scratch from the CAR game. Hollman is late round pick who can play ST and provide depth, but he's not a lockdown corner.

ILB - I bet Kirksey is gone and they go cheap here again, either with a late Day 3 pick or dig in the UDFA bin. They're probably ok at safety. Has the defense improved with Raven Greene out?

As for EDGE, Z is worth the contract - he's not been getting as many pressures, but he's still sacking the QB and doing his best with the increased attention. Preston has had an off year and if they are out of options could let him go. I think they wait to see what the cap, FA and draft class looks like. No idea yet if Garvin can contribute; Gary is a contributor, but can he take all Preston's snaps? I think they need another dependable guy there, so if you dump Preston you have to find another -- easier said than done.

One other thing: if you look at Preston's career, it's a yo-yo: his sacks read 8, 4.5, 8, 4, 12, and 4 so far. What are the odds he bounces back with another 8 sack year next season?

[Fritz]

I totally agree about DT. I wanted Simmons or (AND??) LAWRENCE in 2019, but I am happy with Gary and Savage and get the picks.


I also agree mostly with the OP except we should keep Preston.

This looks like a deep draft class, deepest in history at OT so we take TWO whom we like. I wondered that we didn't take one last year, but it seems GB was looking to this class for OT. There are also some interesting DTs throughout the draft. Last year's DT (and most everything but WR) class stunk.

Third spot is EDGE and there are a lot of interesting picks there. DL is number one need, and on D an edge to stop the run and/or replace Preston/Z.

We can pick a CB anywhere at value. With our present dbs and no king, we still most need help with front five. I actually agree with BRANDON here.

Finally, the last 2 years we grabbed a TE, TE, and (insanely high for my taste but I get the pick) RB. We will grab another offensive skill, probably WR somewhere. But OL wins games. Get us a couple OTs, Gute!!! Moreover Gute has quietly built the skills positions and has a stable of TEs and RBs: RB & WR are a dime a dozen anyway imo except if your name is Justin Jefferson.

Well, that means Gute won't take an OT at all.

[Jaire]

Well, that means Gute won't take an OT at all.

Hahaha

No. I think he will. The Packet FO is still top 5.

R-E-L-A-X

After Aaron's second Super Bowl ring, Packet fans will lighten up. It could be MUCH worse. We could be Steeler fans.

[gbgary]

Unfortunately that is probably not true, tex.

i tend to agree but the agent change is a puzzle to me. clearly he was playing hardball with the Packers or there'd be a contract. it was lee steinberg if i'm not mistaken. so then he turns around and hires a guy that is well known for bending clubs over. he knows the dire cap situation they're in. he saw them pick a RB. i don't think a deal was ever in jones mind. this agent change is to max out when he's free...which is absolutely what he should be thinking about.

[GB-Brandon]

Guts Trades up for Fucken QB’s, Safeites and LB’s. Grow some balls and trade up and get the missing piece to make this offense unstoppable so we can get over the Fucken hump without having to rely on LUCK!!! Let’s go run people off the field. Even the good defenses!!!

[GB-Brandon]

I can’t even believe we’re having this discussion!!!!