GB has quality depth at the WR position. The only WR I want in this draft is WR Ramses Barden from Cal Poly as he is 6’6 in height and is a suitable replacement for Ruvell Martin. GB needs a tall WR. Barden is projected as a late round draft pick. He’d be an excellent #4 or #5 WR for GB. with the #9 overall pick, GB should select an OT or OLB.

If he’s there, the Pack should definitely take him.

http://beersbratsandbtb.blogspot.com/2009/04/my-bid-for-taking-michael-crabtree-if.html

We need to focus on defense this off-season without question. We have done well with mid draft picks at the WR position in years past we can keep that trend this year as well. Solution, draft a Linebacker in the first, Laurinitus, Hawks old teamate would work great in our new 3-4 next to Barnett, put Kampman back on the line where he belongs and focus the rest of the draft on corners.

Laurinitus would not be a good fit in Green Bay. Kampmann is way too undersized to play DE in the 3-4 defense. the 3-4 is a completely different philosophy then the 4-3. if we do get Laurinitus in the 2nd Round, I’d be up for putting AJ Hawk on the outside (for his speed) and put Laurinitus at MLB with Barnett. usually though, the OLB has to an undersized and versatile DE of the 4-3 scheme. players that fit this role are very difficult to find though. remember, Demarcus Ware was a 3rd Round draft pick. we can find someone to fit this position later in the draft. our OT situation is looking darker then most people realize though. i strongly consider Green Bay to draft an OT that can start immediately.

Laurinitus would be a suitable 2nd rounder. But I doubt we would draft two LBs in the first two rounds. Because I think we HAVE to draft DEFENSE with the #9 pick.

FYI Mel Kiper has Raji falling to us at #9… But he also has the Jags at #8 picking up Orakpo so either of them would be a very good option. I am strongly for drafting a defensive player maker for many reasons. Our front seven played poorly last season we need something fresh and someone that can make the immediate jump to being a NFL star. We wont find this later in the draft. A player later in the draft would have to be developed, thus not bringing an impact this season.

I understand our worries at OT; however, I still seeing TT resigning Tauscher to start if not all but most of the season. We can draft OT in the later rounds.

my bad on Ware. sorry. anyhow, Tauscher wouldn’t be expected to start until almost half way into the 09’ season and who knows how good he will be after his ACL injury. we’d have a backup OT starting for Tauscher for half the season if we don’t get a quality OT in the draft. considering all the penalties our OL had last season, i think we have to get an OT no later then the 3rd Round.

It would be a waste to be drafting a receiver in the 1st round. The Packers have needs in other positions that are far more important. Such as getting a pass rusher. Anything else would be a huge mistake.

With the Bears getting Cutler, you don’t want him sitting back all day with no pressure.

Plus the whole defense has been revamped, and a new coach. Its only right that they get the player the defensive coach thinks he needs.

I haven’t seen much of the defensive players, but of the ones suggested on mock draft websites, and seeing the videos on youtube, Everette Brown to me looks the best.