Official 2024 NFL Draft Thread

[Joemailman]

Packers currently with the 8th pick. There are actually 8 teams at 2-3, but Packers have had the weakest SOS of those 8 teams.

Packers have not had the 8th pick since 1956 when they drafted HB Jack Losch. Losch played 1 year for the Packers. He rushed 19 times for 43 yards, caught 7 passes for 85 yards, fumbled 3 times, and completed 1 pass for a 63 yard TD. He finished his career with a 158.3 passer rating.

[Sparkey]

Joe Alt, here we come!

[Joemailman]

Joe Alt, here we come!

Could be. Looks like a strong year at OT. https://www.tankathon.com/nfl/big_board

[Joemailman]

And they have the 42nd (Jets) and 47th picks.

[Fritz]

And they have the 42nd (Jets) and 47th picks.

Load up on offensive linemen, inside and out (including a center), a couple of safeties, a couple of running backs. And maybe a big man inside who can make a difference and not be a JAG.

That'll suck up most if not all the picks.

[NewsBruin]

Never mind; what Fritz said.

[mgordo]

Good article on offense $$ value and why we will be drafting high =. https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2...an-the-packers

[bobblehead]

I generally like the talent on this team. If we get a high pick I would think a LT would have to be on the short list. Hopefully we feel comfortable with Love by seasons end. I want BPA to dictate the picks, but I would really like to leave the first 2 rounds with 2 OL and a S.

[Joemailman]

Draft a LT 1st round (if value available), move Tom to C and move Walker to RT. Or draft a 2nd OT.

[run pMc]

BPA, outside that....OT, S, RB, IOL.
Maybe slot corner, ILB (depends on DeVondre's health&contract), run stuffing DL

I think they will take a very long look at OT, even though they have like 6 on the roster.

Way too early to worry about draft positioning, but I don't think they are going to have a shot at Maye or Caleb.
Maybe Michael Penix, although his age/injury history is scary.

[Fritz]

BPA, outside that....OT, S, RB, IOL.
Maybe slot corner, ILB (depends on DeVondre's health&contract), run stuffing DL

I think they will take a very long look at OT, even though they have like 6 on the roster.

Way too early to worry about draft positioning, but I don't think they are going to have a shot at Maye or Caleb.
Maybe Michael Penix, although his age/injury history is scary.

Isn't his name the scariest thing about him? What if they draft him and you're in the stands, looking down at the two Green Bay quarterbacks standing next to one another, and then you see the back of the jerseys: Penix Love. or Love Penix.

[Bretsky]

I see I'm the only one who wants a Hall of Fame Wide Receiver

How about a QB that is accurate and can actually throw a deep ball ? )

[RashanGary]

Isn't his name the scariest thing about him? What if they draft him and you're in the stands, looking down at the two Green Bay quarterbacks standing next to one another, and then you see the back of the jerseys: Penix Love. or Love Penix.

You need to calm down

[Fritz]

I see I'm the only one who wants a Hall of Fame Wide Receiver

How about a QB that is accurate and can actually throw a deep ball ? )

Brestky, nobody here would bitch if Marvin Harrison Jr. fell to the Packers. It's just that most people think he's about a top-four pick, and most people here don't think the Packers will be quite that bad. Most of us are thinking they'll be picking between ten and fifteen. Or so.

[run pMc]

I wouldn't be sad if GB took MH2 in the draft, I don't think it will happen -- they haven't taken a R1 WR in ages and they likely won't be drafting that high. There's a lot of football left to play this season for the youngsters to learn and improve. Personally I think Reed and Wicks (with time) could be very good, and we haven't seen DuBose.

I think having a QB that is more accurate in more areas of the field would be a huge benefit to this team. Accuracy was a question in CFB and that continues in the pros. My guess it will improve a bit, but will always be an issue and they'll look to move on eventually.
It would not shock me if they took a QB with one of their R2 picks, a la Brian Brohm. Maybe JJ McCarthy, Cameron Ward... someone like that if they are around when they pick. Sean Clifford is a nice backup, but you need better as a starter.

If this team truly is going to be a Shanahan-type of offense, they need to get their running game going, so I think they'll focus there -- OL and RB... and they have basically nothing except Anthony Johnson Jr. at S long-term so they will draft and sign via FA there.
Shanahan offenses have players with after-catch/after-contact ability, I think that will matter as well.