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<blockquote data-quote="Dantés" data-source="post: 1058308" data-attributes="member: 12283"><p>As I get to know the strengths and weaknesses of this draft class a little bit better, here's how I'm thinking about the various position groups:</p><p></p><p><strong>QB-- Mid-Round to UDFA: </strong>Could do nothing beyond UDFA and they would be fine, however if the right guy is there in the middle rounds, I could see them taking a guy to develop into the next QB2 as Willis enters a contract season. </p><p></p><p><strong>RB-- UDFA: </strong>The Packers have a great starter, a talented prospect whose rookie season was marred by injury, and two guys in Wilson and Brooks who are roster-worthy. They don't need to do anything other than add UDFA's to fill out the roster in camp.</p><p></p><p><strong>TE-- Mid-Round to UDFA: </strong>If the right kind of player was available in the middle rounds, specifically someone with H-Back skills to be a lead blocker and receiving threat, I could see a pick materializing, but this is another spot where they could do nothing and they could be fine.</p><p></p><p><strong>WR-- Free Agent & Top 100 Selection: </strong>With Watson basically a loss for 2025, the Packers need to find a vertical threat, they need more immediate competition, and they need to prepare for the future. The right free agent addition plus a pick somewhere in the first three rounds could go a long way.</p><p></p><p><strong>OL-- Draft Early and/or Often: </strong>If Jenkins is the solution at center, the starters are basically set. That said, they need depth virtually everywhere and they need to prepare for potential departures as well. I would expect 2+ picks in the middle rounds, but it's never too early to draft OL.</p><p></p><p><strong>DT-- Top 100 Selection: </strong>This DT class is loaded, so it makes sense to get the 1T position onto a cheap rookie contract. I could see addressing that spot by pairing Clark with a rookie drafted anywhere on day 1 or 2. </p><p></p><p><strong>DE-- Khalil Mack OR Top 100 Selection: </strong>I think Mack could make a huge impact on this defense and I think the Packers should make a run at him. However, if that doesn't pan out, I think the Packers should invest a high pick in this rich crop of pass rushers. Right now, DE is the likeliest option at #23 in my opinion.</p><p></p><p><strong>LB-- Free Agent & Late-Round/UDFA: </strong>With Walker and Cooper both being young, I think there's wisdom in backing them up with a veteran. Eric Wilson would be ideal on a cheap contract. If they accomplish that, I don't think you need to invest premium draft assets here, especially as you're continuing to find out what you have in Hopper.</p><p></p><p><strong>CB-- Multiple FA signings & Mid-Round Picks: </strong>The Packers have a huge need at cornerback, but I don't think they will find much immediate help in the draft. I think they should take a quantity over quality approach to the position and both sign and draft multiple players. I'd like to see them add four guys to the room.</p><p></p><p><strong>S-- UDFA: </strong>The safety room is deep, diverse, and young. There's zero need here entering 2025, so just add undrafted guys to fill out the roster for camp.</p><p></p><p><strong>ST-- In-House Retention: </strong>The Packers should re-sign Brandon McManus and Daniel Whelan (he's an ERFA, but they should lock him up longer term). </p><p></p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Given the strength of this draft class (the entire defensive line), I think the Packers should focus FA attention at WR and CB (while also taking a run at Khalil Mack).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dantés, post: 1058308, member: 12283"] As I get to know the strengths and weaknesses of this draft class a little bit better, here's how I'm thinking about the various position groups: [B]QB-- Mid-Round to UDFA: [/B]Could do nothing beyond UDFA and they would be fine, however if the right guy is there in the middle rounds, I could see them taking a guy to develop into the next QB2 as Willis enters a contract season. [B]RB-- UDFA: [/B]The Packers have a great starter, a talented prospect whose rookie season was marred by injury, and two guys in Wilson and Brooks who are roster-worthy. They don't need to do anything other than add UDFA's to fill out the roster in camp. [B]TE-- Mid-Round to UDFA: [/B]If the right kind of player was available in the middle rounds, specifically someone with H-Back skills to be a lead blocker and receiving threat, I could see a pick materializing, but this is another spot where they could do nothing and they could be fine. [B]WR-- Free Agent & Top 100 Selection: [/B]With Watson basically a loss for 2025, the Packers need to find a vertical threat, they need more immediate competition, and they need to prepare for the future. The right free agent addition plus a pick somewhere in the first three rounds could go a long way. [B]OL-- Draft Early and/or Often: [/B]If Jenkins is the solution at center, the starters are basically set. That said, they need depth virtually everywhere and they need to prepare for potential departures as well. I would expect 2+ picks in the middle rounds, but it's never too early to draft OL. [B]DT-- Top 100 Selection: [/B]This DT class is loaded, so it makes sense to get the 1T position onto a cheap rookie contract. I could see addressing that spot by pairing Clark with a rookie drafted anywhere on day 1 or 2. [B]DE-- Khalil Mack OR Top 100 Selection: [/B]I think Mack could make a huge impact on this defense and I think the Packers should make a run at him. However, if that doesn't pan out, I think the Packers should invest a high pick in this rich crop of pass rushers. Right now, DE is the likeliest option at #23 in my opinion. [B]LB-- Free Agent & Late-Round/UDFA: [/B]With Walker and Cooper both being young, I think there's wisdom in backing them up with a veteran. Eric Wilson would be ideal on a cheap contract. If they accomplish that, I don't think you need to invest premium draft assets here, especially as you're continuing to find out what you have in Hopper. [B]CB-- Multiple FA signings & Mid-Round Picks: [/B]The Packers have a huge need at cornerback, but I don't think they will find much immediate help in the draft. I think they should take a quantity over quality approach to the position and both sign and draft multiple players. I'd like to see them add four guys to the room. [B]S-- UDFA: [/B]The safety room is deep, diverse, and young. There's zero need here entering 2025, so just add undrafted guys to fill out the roster for camp. [B]ST-- In-House Retention: [/B]The Packers should re-sign Brandon McManus and Daniel Whelan (he's an ERFA, but they should lock him up longer term). [B]Conclusion: [/B]Given the strength of this draft class (the entire defensive line), I think the Packers should focus FA attention at WR and CB (while also taking a run at Khalil Mack). [/QUOTE]
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