As a kid it was always Green Bay and the Raiders. Those were my teams. Green Bay because you knew that they were special (Grandpa and Dad always said so) but the Raiders because they were actually winning some games and had some real talent.

I have a good deal of faith in this organization … and it sure feels better than when I’d go out to the street in front of my house, ball under my arm, in the 54301 after another tragic (to me) Packers loss to play “Scott Hunter” with my brothers: “Hey, look – I’m Scott Hunter!” (drops back 30 yards to pass and then fumbles in own end zone). We alternated playing “Scott Hunter” with playing “John Hadl” just to keep it interesting.

I am very much looking forward to the Fall … and without all that fear.

I was surprised by Jordy Nelson, but (1) Donald Driver ain’t getting any younger, nor is Koren Robinson, (2) Ruvell Martin and James Jones have skills, but I wouldn’t call either one a #1 receiver or even necessarily a #2, and (3) if TT can strike gold with Greg Jennings, I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. Looking at the extensive collection of Nelson highlights on YouTube, the boy seems to have some skills – let’s see if how it plays out. I wouldn’t be surprised in a year or two for the top two WRs to be Jennings & Nelson, with Greg moving to slot when Jones comes in as #3.

Regarding Brett Swain, you bring in competition at WR, even if it’s for the practice squad. We had Chris Francies active several times last year – this year, it might be Brett Swain. Who knows? You’re only as good as the last man on your roster.

I’m not at all surprised by them acquiring two QBs, though I’m surprised they managed to land Brohm. That’s classic Ron Wolf-style drafting, much like the two O-line bodies and a D-lineman. You get a QB and a lineman or two on either side every year, because you can never have too many players at those positions. If you do, you trade them for 2nd round picks to Cleveland. :-}

I was desperately hoping Brad Cottam would fall to them, but Finley’s younger and with a shorter medical dossier. He’s a developmental type, a #2 TE with time to grow into a #1.

Would I have liked to see another good RB in the fold? Yes, yes I would. At the same time, this is the scouting & talent group that got Ryan Grant for a freaking song last year. I have a fair degree of confidence that they know what they’re doing.

For a team drafting in the last four, I think they’ve done pretty well.

Thanks for the interest…

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