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<blockquote data-quote="OldSchool101" data-source="post: 871769" data-attributes="member: 10086"><p>One formula to consider is looking at strengths in the draft to further consider where you would go in FA or trades.</p><p>The 2020 draft actually fits near perfect with the priorities of GB’s needs. Nobody will argue that WR holds prominence as a dire need in GB. It’s been forever and a day since #12 was given ample provisions in the W/O dept. Funchess is a nice security chess piece, but it’s time.. and 2020 holds more than a dozen value worthy WR prospects inside of the pick #62 who will both contribute early and keep the Packers Cap space in line.</p><p></p><p>While GB really should pair a LB with Kirksey, GB obviously seems to think Burks is still on the rise and he actually won a starting role before an early injury last season. Defenses now have to consider well rounded LB’s who can both defend the Run, but also drop into coverage. The days of the dedicated Run stopper (like Martinez) are still waning. That means the hybrid Safety position becomes paramount. I believe it’s a big part of why Burks isn’t being kicked to the curb, he’s highly athletic (see Combine) and he has that hybrid capacity teams covet, he just can’t stay on the field thus far. GB just may be safer to pick a bigger Safety type that can compete in the box against the Run... verses a dedicated ILB who majors at Run D and minors as a coverage guy. Which leads me to the increasing importance with the big guys upfront (particularly in a 3-4).</p><p></p><p>The DT/DE/Edge/Jack is paramount. It’s the first line of Defense (pun intended) and it all trickles down. You can’t both play light and transient at the second level and not win in the trenches. GB both had a poor coverage LB paired with a DL that largely got pushed around (I’m sorry the truth hurts) GB is missing 2 chess pieces that are the Rooks/Castles next to Kenny. Let’s call it.. we got absolutely humiliated upfront at SF (and against several other running teams) and the score did not reflect the beat downs. Either GB needs to invest by day 2 upfront in a DL heavy draft... or GB needs another veteran upfront, one or the other or BOTH.</p><p>I’d prefer we take a shot at another OLB with some upside to start grooming behind Gary, even if it’s a late round selection, but it’s unlikely a position we get through FA. </p><p></p><p>This is an above average draft at OL. If GB needs one (they do) in the near future.. this would be a wise time to strike early OR double down on a couple versatile mid rounders with upside, while they have time to get acquainted. OT/C is always best found homegrown (See Bak or Linsley) as it also can be a much larger monetary chunk if we go shopping outside. Hard to do while paying near 33.5M annual to a QB. Id use the draft here.</p><p></p><p>CB? Right smack dab in the middle. Not the least or most needed this season. Also CB is not feast or famine in the draft..but leaning famine early. Outside of a notable presence in Okuda, this draft is thinner than usual towards the top.. but it also presents some great prospects with great upside in late day 2 and well into day 3. Might be the time to double down here starting #94 range or similar.</p><p></p><p>TE and RB are a thin crop that will be low supply and high demand anywhere before day 3 draft. Those are 2 more positions I’d strongly consider in FA/trades as they generally aren’t Cap killers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OldSchool101, post: 871769, member: 10086"] One formula to consider is looking at strengths in the draft to further consider where you would go in FA or trades. The 2020 draft actually fits near perfect with the priorities of GB’s needs. Nobody will argue that WR holds prominence as a dire need in GB. It’s been forever and a day since #12 was given ample provisions in the W/O dept. Funchess is a nice security chess piece, but it’s time.. and 2020 holds more than a dozen value worthy WR prospects inside of the pick #62 who will both contribute early and keep the Packers Cap space in line. While GB really should pair a LB with Kirksey, GB obviously seems to think Burks is still on the rise and he actually won a starting role before an early injury last season. Defenses now have to consider well rounded LB’s who can both defend the Run, but also drop into coverage. The days of the dedicated Run stopper (like Martinez) are still waning. That means the hybrid Safety position becomes paramount. I believe it’s a big part of why Burks isn’t being kicked to the curb, he’s highly athletic (see Combine) and he has that hybrid capacity teams covet, he just can’t stay on the field thus far. GB just may be safer to pick a bigger Safety type that can compete in the box against the Run... verses a dedicated ILB who majors at Run D and minors as a coverage guy. Which leads me to the increasing importance with the big guys upfront (particularly in a 3-4). The DT/DE/Edge/Jack is paramount. It’s the first line of Defense (pun intended) and it all trickles down. You can’t both play light and transient at the second level and not win in the trenches. GB both had a poor coverage LB paired with a DL that largely got pushed around (I’m sorry the truth hurts) GB is missing 2 chess pieces that are the Rooks/Castles next to Kenny. Let’s call it.. we got absolutely humiliated upfront at SF (and against several other running teams) and the score did not reflect the beat downs. Either GB needs to invest by day 2 upfront in a DL heavy draft... or GB needs another veteran upfront, one or the other or BOTH. I’d prefer we take a shot at another OLB with some upside to start grooming behind Gary, even if it’s a late round selection, but it’s unlikely a position we get through FA. This is an above average draft at OL. If GB needs one (they do) in the near future.. this would be a wise time to strike early OR double down on a couple versatile mid rounders with upside, while they have time to get acquainted. OT/C is always best found homegrown (See Bak or Linsley) as it also can be a much larger monetary chunk if we go shopping outside. Hard to do while paying near 33.5M annual to a QB. Id use the draft here. CB? Right smack dab in the middle. Not the least or most needed this season. Also CB is not feast or famine in the draft..but leaning famine early. Outside of a notable presence in Okuda, this draft is thinner than usual towards the top.. but it also presents some great prospects with great upside in late day 2 and well into day 3. Might be the time to double down here starting #94 range or similar. TE and RB are a thin crop that will be low supply and high demand anywhere before day 3 draft. Those are 2 more positions I’d strongly consider in FA/trades as they generally aren’t Cap killers. [/QUOTE]
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