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Full disclosure, this pick doesn't inspire me. I'm not too worried about the shoulder as the Packers have typically been pretty conservative when it comes to injuries. At 12 I'm guessing Dr. McKenzie is relatively confident.
Your response makes no sense. Of course people are allowed their opinion, and others can agree or disagree.
First time in a long time I have been excited about a Packers defense. I liked their off-season signings on D and they add two versatile pieces.
Isabella is perfect for Rodgers. But as long as we get a slot guy and a tight end who can actually get open I will be overjoyed.
Admittedly I don't know much about the deeper OL options in this draft but I've been seeing some Wisconsin OL in the mid to late rounds. I'm not saying they need to take a Bucky lineman but their track record is relatively solid. There have been some diamonds in the rough in later rounds as far as OL goes too. I don't think they need to spend the draft capital on that on Friday. At the risk of talking out of both sides of my mouth I wouldn't be surprised if there was an OL they liked but I don't think it's a pressing need. At least tomorrow.
I could see waiting on OL. The Packers do seem to have a history of finding OL in the later rounds. I could see them go the TE route as well with either Irv Smith or Stemberger (not sure which round they are projected to go). A playmaking slot WR might be on tap as well. By the end of Friday night I think they fill at least two of these positions: OL, TE, WR. Having said that, their efforts so far during the off-season have been concentrated on defense so they may go that way again as well. I don't see them trading down out of their 2nd round spot but I could see them trading down in the 3rd to pick up more picks.
Its really an incredible story, most of which we kinda already know but well worth the time. One thing I did not expect is how much I admire him as a person after watching this.
As someone who watches a lot of Michigan. I thought Green Bay was a good landing spot for Gary(albeit higher than I'd have taken him) because his best position is likely as a 3-4 end. If they are going to play him at Edge, I think that is just asking for disappointment.
that cant be a good sign
I am not really liking the Gary pick but I admittedly dont know much about him. I'm glad we have a LB, as weve been asking for one for a while. It was frustrating seeing my 2 preferred options go almost right before 12.
Yeah this is where I stand. I don't really like the pick albeit I don't know a ton about him. My main beef is I hate guys with great measurables but don't have the college tape to back it up. Rarely does the light bulb come on at the NFL level for these types of players. And he may or may not have a bum shoulder to boot. Seems like a recipe for disaster for me but what do I know. The Packers front office spends way more time on this than all of us combined so while I don't like it I'll defer to the experts. I see Nick Perry 2.0 all over this guy but hopefully I'm wrong.
that cant be a good sign
I am not really liking the Gary pick but I admittedly dont know much about him. I'm glad we have a LB, as weve been asking for one for a while. It was frustrating seeing my 2 preferred options go almost right before 12.
Wonder if it’s a case if they liked him and thought they could try and trade back and still get him (to offset what they were going to use to trade up as Shefter had info that they wanted to move up from 30 earlier in the day)...but then couldn’t find a suitor for the pick and decided to just go with who they wanted no matter the pick at 12.
Yeah, it think it’s more depth and future need. I’d rather see TE and WR tonight. But I also wonder if they see wr as big of a need as the fans do.
I think you need both at safety. A thumper to set the tone and a speed guy to cover ground and make up for mistakes of the CB's. Savage with his 4.36 speed is the later. I'm hearing a poor man's Earl Thomas which if he's half as good as Earl we'll all be happy Packer fans. 12 was just a weird spot this year seemed just past the edge of the elite guys. I hope they tried to trade down but I just don't think there were wow players available for teams to want to move into that spot. Going to be fun season with all the new faces on D.
I am ever hopeful in the spring and summer and ardent even against the odds in the fall. I lived through the 70's and the 80's without losing faith. Like you I believe it will be a fun season and a glorious one if only Rodgers can stay upright and paly within himself. Defense will allow the latter.
