2017 Draft/FA Needs - Ranked

[PackerDNA]

It may not be the #1 priority, but I disagree that Dline isn't a need area. If you could add on a player like Jones or Campbell, you do it. Getting more of a pass rush from your down lineman would be huge.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

I didn't mean an established ready for day 1 player.
I meant a guy who was an established college corner on the outside. A guy who played there for multiple seasons and is used to it.

I understand, the problem is, we need a #1 CB on opening day. I don't currently see one on the Packer Roster and I really don't expect to see one at #29 in the draft either. However, I do agree with you, I would hope Randall and Rollins show the dangers of using high draft picks on guys just because they are "tremendous athletes". I'm not ready to give up on either of them, but they both obviously couldn't simply step in and learn the CB position with just their good athletic abilities.

 

[Dantés]

Randall and Rollins were not tremendous athletes. For the corner position, the former was a little above average and the latter below average.

 

[PackerDNA]

CB, pass rushing OLB, a DE who can rush the passer, more speed at WR, TE, offensive line depth, possibly RB.
In short way too many problems to be addressed through draft and develop.

 

[sdh09e44]

CB, pass rushing OLB, a DE who can rush the passer, more speed at WR, TE, offensive line depth, possibly RB.
In short way too many problems to be addressed through draft and develop.

We could probably use a speedier WR like John Ross from Washington, as well as a freak athlete TE like Howard or Hodges. But we can still clearly win with what we already have on offense at WR TE and starting 5 OL.

Mid Round RB and Late round OL depth is probably all we will do offensively in the draft. If they can get Lang and Tretter done for nice deals, we wouldn't even have to tough OL in the draft.

 

[PackerDNA]

Speed, and more speed. Maybe go to the RB store and get us one of those new, small, fast, shifty compact types.
I'd like to see Tretter back, I just don't see it happening.

 

[Arthur Squires]

We need depth at Guard and TightEnd. Have to find our runningback in this draft unless Lacy wants to play for a Million for a year, but even if he does we need to draft RB. We need a big monster on our Dline. Also a mean **** with sideline 2 sideline speed to play ILB. Then we need a corner that can play press and be step to step with WR, better yet we need 2 corners like that.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

We need depth at Guard and TightEnd. Have to find our runningback in this draft unless Lacy wants to play for a Million for a year, but even if he does we need to draft RB. We need a big monster on our Dline. Also a mean **** with sideline 2 sideline speed to play ILB. Then we need a corner that can play press and be step to step with WR, better yet we need 2 corners like that.

LOL.....looks like you got your 7 rounds covered, now find those guys!

 

[Poppa San]

PB2K you forgot about the 3 UDFAs that will make the roster and get significant playing time after week 6 because of injuries.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

It may not be the #1 priority, but I disagree that Dline isn't a need area. If you could add on a player like Jones or Campbell, you do it. Getting more of a pass rush from your down lineman would be huge.

Jones or Campbell would eat up a lot of cap space better used at cornerback and outside linebacker this offseason though.

 

[rodell330]

TT will probably reach and take a guy he can get in the second or third. He does it every year.

 

[Poppa San]

TT will probably reach and take a guy he can get in the second or third. He does it every year.

Pundits and fans lament this every year. They base it on mock drafts, articles, and their own opinions. It's not like GM's do mock drafts amongst themselves to get draft value of players. No, they talk to players, watch a hell of a lot of game tape, attend workouts, talk to previous coaches. You know, research and try to best fit several hundred potential candidates. Some players go earlier because they may rate them higher and want them before their next pick comes up.
ETA: I have no intention of trying to defend the draft position of BJ Sanders a decade and a half ago.

 

[rodell330]

Pundits and fans lament this every year. They base it on mock drafts, articles, and their own opinions. It's not like GM's do mock drafts amongst themselves to get draft value of players. No, they talk to players, watch a hell of a lot of game tape, attend workouts, talk to previous coaches. You know, research and try to best fit several hundred potential candidates. Some players go earlier because they may rate them higher and want them before their next pick comes up.
ETA: I have no intention of trying to defend the draft position of BJ Sanders a decade and a half ago.

Again. TT has a habit of reaching. I doubt if anyone wanted Rollins in the second rd...highly doubted it.

 

[Half Empty]

I pay little attention to college ball and pre-draft talk, so I, too, figured this was a real reach. However, the first three articles on him that actually had a projected round called it - the 2nd.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1001249&draftyear=2015&genpos=CB

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...rollins-will-be-drafted-earlier-than-expected

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2139524/quinten-rollins

 

[gonzozab]

I think this sums up what we need to do this offseason.

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[PackerDNA]

Jones or Campbell would eat up a lot of cap space better used at cornerback and outside linebacker this offseason though.

Then get creative with the cap; cut dead weight, turn salaries into signing bonuses, etc; this team (or it's fans) seem to have a lot of excuses as to why things can't be done.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Then get creative with the cap; cut dead weight, turn salaries into signing bonuses, etc; this team (or it's fans) seem to have a lot of excuses as to why things can't be done.

Turning salaries of several players into signing bonuses is a recipe for disaster with the cap within a short period of time.

 

[PackerDNA]

Turning salaries of several players into signing bonuses is a recipe for disaster with the cap within a short period of time.

Again, not if done right. Not to mention, as of now we have $64M in cap space for this offseason (spotrac) and that's with them calling for a less than 3M cap increase. Much more the year after that , too.
Time to get busy, or go get jobs as bankers or CPA's.

 

[PackerDNA]

Just checked out on article on www.foxsports.com about the 'impact' free agent players for 2017' team by team.
Noticed they don't have Chandler Jones (Cards) on the list. Anyone hear of him signing an extension?

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Just checked out on article on www.foxsports.com about the 'impact' free agent players for 2017' team by team.
Noticed they don't have Chandler Jones (Cards) on the list. Anyone hear of him signing an extension?

Problem #1....you read it on FOX

I can't find anything other than the fact that Jones is a UFA come March 9th at 4 pm EST, if he doesn't resign with the Cards.

 

[PackerDNA]

Thanks, Pokerbrat2000.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

I don't think Chandler Jones makes it to free agency, Cardinals would probably franchise tag him. If he does make it to the FA market, he is going to be one of the top $$ FA and as much as the Packers need him, I don't see us in the running to sign him.

I'm still waiting for someone to post "Fire Belichick" for trading Jones in the first place....but that is probably buried somewhere on the NE fan board.

 

[4zone]

Lane Taylor has turned out to be a bargain but unfortunately only a 2 year bargain. With his contract up at the end of next year, TT is going to have to really think about Lang and Tretter and how much he wants invested in the OL.

I am wondering if Lang gets handed his hat this year. Move Spriggs or Tretter in their and Tretter would cost far less. Just a thought.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

I am wondering if Lang gets handed his hat this year. Move Spriggs or Tretter in their and Tretter would cost far less. Just a thought.

Depends on what they want to do with that savings.....sign a shut down FA CB or OLB? I might be in favor of that, as long as Spriggs/Tretter are capable. But if they are going to weaken the OL and its depth and then roll the savings into 2018 (AKA Josh Sitton), I am not on board with it.

 

[DarkHelmet]

Draft:

1) CB
2) DL
3) OLB
4) OL
5) CB
6) TE
7) RB

Then:

1) get a starting quality CB in FA/trade.
2) Resign Cook
3) Cut Shields, Starks
4) Bring back Lacy if he's healthy and in shape
5) Resign other FAs as money permits