Official Green Bay Packers Forum Thread

[packersfan4eva]

definitley a update over charlie peprah, but i liked aaron rouse. he has potential, but i still don't think he'll ever shine brightly. nick collins will always overshadow him

[bucky]

Just signed Duke Preston from the Buffalo Bills. Versatile OL, he can play either center or both G positions.

I like the move, we need a little more depth. Plus, I don't like Colledge at all

I was iffy on College too, but he has been improving.

Preston is really a backup. He started because of injury and really struggled. I don't expect this signing to be the answer to our O-Line. Like you said, it hopefully provides some depth.

[dMerch]

we need to resign tauscher, and we need to pay collins. end of story

[Spidey]

Personally I am fine with the wait and see approach with Collins. He got his raise this year so he should be happy. The Packers need a little more time to make sure last year wasn't a fluke before locking him up long term. I say give him a few weeks into the season. If the high level of play continues, get an extension done during the season.

Resigning Tauscher to me largely depends on the draft. If we end up going tackle in the early rounds then I can live with out Tauscher. If now, he needs to be resigned asap.

[Spidey]

Rejoice Packers fans, our only day to talk about anything during the offseason has finally come.

In an interesting twist this morning...

McGinn: WR Crabtree is highest-rated player on Packers' board
By Greg A. Bedard of the Journal Sentinel
Apr. 24, 2009

The Journal Sentinel's Bob McGinn is reporting that Texas Tech receiver Michael Crabtree is the highest-rated player on the draft board of Packers general manager Ted Thompson.

McGinn also has Crabtree sliding to the Packers at No. 9 in his mock draft, and the Packers making him their selection.

Other tidbits from McGinn:

* Packers are extremely interested in trading out of the top 10;
* Added twist: agent Eugene Parker represents Crabtree and Greg Jennings;
* Packers are high on: Baylor OT Jason Smith, Alabama OT Andre Smith, Mississippi OT Michael Oher and USC LB Rey Maualuga (though not at No. 9).
* Packers like Oher more than Virginia OT Eugene Monroe;
* Packers have no intention of re-signing RT Mark Tauscher;
* They like Boston College NT B.J. Raji over LSU DE Tyson Jackson;
* Packers would be tempted by Northern Illinois OLB Larry English and Ohio State LB James Laurinaitis in later rounds.

Well, that's a lot to chew on.

How's that sitting with you?

I have mixed feelings on this. A large part of me is like WTF, the last thing we need is a WR. But theres a large part of me that truly believes in BPA and if Crabtree is available at 9, there's little doubt he is BPA. He would also give insurance in case TT can't get Jennings resigned.

That said I think the chances of Crabtree being there at 9 are slim to none.

[Spidey]

If Crabtree is there, the Packers need to pick him or trade down and get some extra picks for teams who want him. Crabtree is easily the best player available at the #9 and some scouts say he's the #1 player in the draft. The Packers have 5 picks in the Top 84, and they can use the other picks to pick defense.

Pretty much agree 100%. If it were to fall that way you have to take him. Almost like back when we drafted Rodgers. That year QB was not our most pressing need but when the arguably #1 pick falls to you at #24, you take him.

[Spidey]

I'd rather trade down than taking Crabtree. Heard on another thread that Bellichick is trying to trade up into the top 10, giving their 1st (pick #23) and a second rounder. I'd love that trade.

Depends on which 2nd rounder they are tossing in. The rumor is their middle pick. For use to move back to 23, I would want the first of there 3 second round picks or their middle and another pick (probably a third rounder).

According to the value chart...

#9 = 1350

#23 = 760

That would leave the patriots 590 points short...
#34 = 560
#47 = 430
#59 = 320
#89 = 145
#97 = cant be traded cause its compensatory

[Spidey]

Well DMERCH, I get to give you a very friendly "told ya so" today. Hopefully you've lightened your stance against Raji.

Couldn't be happier with this pick.

[MvP]

I was hoping we would get Raji, good pick.

[bucky]

Wow, DID TT Trade UP to get another !st rounder? Way to go TT!!!!

Still need OT and DE.

[Spidey]

dbl post

[Spidey]

Overall i could not possibly be happier with the first day. We paid a steep price for Matthews. Probably a bit too much but I think it was worth it. We got ourselves 2 great pieces for the 3-4. I'm happy to see TT shed the norm of trading down and showing that when he believes its worth it, he will move up.

TT made a comment in a press conference about a week ago that I didnt truly believe. He said he traded down in past drafts because he need to replenish the talent and build a foundation and that wouldn't always be his plan. At the time, I laughed it off thinking he would always be trading down. It was a pleasant surprise to see him follow through on that and move up to get us a nice piece of the 3-4 puzzle.

[Spidey]

I'm almost in awe of this draft. We just picked T.J. Lang who I loved as well. Its like TT is a completely different drafter this year. I love every pick thus far. At this point it would be tough for this draft to not be an A-/B+ at the very least.

[Spidey]

Jamon Meredith and a LB-punishing true FB in the 5th. My man-love for TT is through the roof right now. I can't picture how this draft could have gone much better.

[MvP]

I really don't know what to think about the Matthews pick. The linebacker core should be sick now though. I was kinda hoping for DJ Moore to be selected when they took TJ but we needed an OT more so I'm not upset. Good draft, glad they are addressing needs and not picking up prime position players (RB,WR) just because they're available.