Packer draft

I think the Packers did real well with this draft. Considering it wasn't a real strong draft year, and considering the Packers have few "weak" spots, and considering you've got to take what you can get at times, they did well. I've been saying for a while now that the Packers need a gazelle type receiver . . . another Lofton. They may have gotten that with Gordy Nelson. 6'3", 217, he's a load. Not the fastest guy on the field but runs good routes and catches well. While the Packers are rather flush with receivers, having a 6'3" guy could really causes some problems for secondaries. A good draft.

Scouts say Brian Brohm is the only game ready player in the draft. That may be a good thing if Rogers really is made of glass and the Packers don't pick up a veteran QB in free agency. A good build for the future pick.

Patrick Lee looks like a good pick. I think most agree the Packers need help in the secondary. This guy is physical. His numbers are good. A nice pick.

Jermichael Finley seems like a receiving TE. 6'5", 248. He's a little bigger than Lee and he might be faster. Packers need an impact TE. This could be that guy.

Jeremy Thompson DE. Packers needed help in the secondary and on the defensive line. They could still use an inside lineman . . . a good one, but they've also needed some help at DE. KGB is good, but he's no Reggie White. Jeremy isn't likely to be either, but this is a good pick up.

Ted shored up some offensive line picks which I thought were good. Quite honestly, there's a lot of competition there but these picks look good.

So, what do we think the Packers needed? A quarterback. They got it. Secondary help. They got it. D line help. They got it. A tight end. They got it. In my opinion they don't need a running back, linebackers, kickers, or really O linemen. Back ups and future build are always welcome. I think Gordy is a real find. He could be an impact player this year. So over all I think Ted did a very good job.