January 18, 2008

Corner laden-draft should merit multiple picks

Category: Packers — Patrick Stumpf @ 10:34 pm

While the Packers plow ahead in their pursuit of a title, some, like myself, are enamored by the team’s standing in the upcoming NFL Draft.  The draft always seems to be one of the highlights of my year, on which I designate my entire day to vegging out in front on the tube, soaking in as my knowledge on the selections as I can.  It’s always nice to get a leg up, and unlike this year, I’ve had time to dig up information on the Packers possible selections.  With the young Packers basically set at every position for the future, including running back after the surprising emergence of Ryan Grant, only one position jumps out to me.  It’s not an immediate need, but most can see that it will need some addressing in the coming years.  As I sift through the credible mock sources out there (NFL Draft Countdown and WalterFootball are two of the best), I see the same recurring theme for the Packers 1st rounder: Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona. Reggie Smith, DB, Oklahoma. Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy. Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas. (And my personal favorite) Jack Ikegwuonu, CB, Wisconsin. OK, I think we’ve established the Packers need a few fresh corners. Now for the hard part: who to take? All I know is I’m glad it’s not up to me, because if it was, I’d say go with the Wisconsinite and say the heck with it! I’ll leave it to the Draft Guru himself, Mr. Ted Thompson, who recently signed a 5-year extension I might add.  One thing I do know, Ted likes to focus his draft on the best players available, so with 9-10 quality corners and safeties, don’t be surprised if the top couple selections shore up the aging secondary. Hopefully with Ted’s genius and a little luck, the Packers will be sitting pretty with some new blood chomping at the bit to play in 2009 and beyond. 

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