I’ve started to wonder whether the reason the Packers don’t pass to their backs is because they don’t have the proper personnel- or whether the reason they don’t have backs who can catch the ball out of the backfield is because the Packers simply don’t have that as part of their offensive strategy. I’m beginning to lean toward the latter.

The issues on the line is OT and its depth. We have Clifton and Tauscher healthy at the moment, but should they go down, we had no backup. Colledge was terrible at OT so we need him to stay at guard at least for this year. So if Tauscher or Clifton goes down, we got Lang, and at least one OT from the draft. We need just one OT I think.

And Lang can help at guard should Colledge go down. One OT in the draft should be enough for this year. It would be nice if we could get a very outstanding line, but I think we can manage on a 2 yr plan to get it to a high standard.

And a “2yr” plan seems the best way now that I think of it because we can address a few areas on defense. We NEED someone opposite Clay and I’m really thinking it will be our first round pick. Then we also need to pick up a CB and S and then we should be good for defense. That then should allow us to get a fast RB somewhere in the draft which Green Bay are apparently focused on doing. Then late in the draft a QB and a P are probable picks.

I agree, we need an OT. But just one might be enough (as long as we don’t get one very late, we need one that is at least decent coming in). Then another defensive focused draft. I just want it to be Thursday!

Ron – Nice catch. It’s rare for TT to even admit this. Maybe he figured that it’s fairly obvious to most Packer fans that these are areas of need that he didn’t feel stating it was too risky. I do hope we can pull in 2-3 OTs and DBs from this draft.

Oline is a definite area of need. We should be getting one in the first 2 rounds. And Andy I’ve been thinking the same thing with our Oline coaching. I have a strong feeling it’s time to give the Oline coach the boot, because years of bad Oline play needs to change.

Tight end is pretty unlikely I think but it sure wouldn’t hurt to have a really good blocking TE to go with Finley.

WR is a possibility. But unless someone really slides I don’t see getting one early. Besides, Jennings was a 3rd rounder I think, and Driver was a seventh. It doesn’t have to be early to get a star. This year is also suppose to have incredible depth, so that means there will be gems found in the later rounds. I think a tall big strong WR would be perfect, but a Deshaun Jackson type or Percy Harvin certainly would add alot to our WR core, and Offense for that matter.

Now I’m confused why you left out CB/S/OLB. We will be drafting a monster pass rusher for OLB. Mark that down. It will terrorize teams having him and Clay rush the QB all day long. QBs like Favre, (Warner, I know he retired), Roethlisberger, etc won’t be throwing for 400/500 yards on us. We had tons of picks last year, and this could mean more to come. And sacks, possibly qb fumbles. This will make our defense strong.

CB is also a concern. Healthy, we may be able to last a year without drafting one. But taking that risk, could mean one thing. The same as it did the end of last year. Defense getting lit up. Over and over. Could really use help. We got Woodson, we got Harris but we don’t know how Harris will play this season. We also got Tramon who we also lost last year, but same as Harris, we don’t know how well he will play after that injury last year. Pat Lee gets hurt every year, so if he can finally settle in and be healthy, that would help. If we have an opportunity at a great corner, I’d expect us to take one.

Last is Safety. Lacking depth. Collins paired up with a strong big physical safety could be a nightmare of a safety tandem. Teams will not want to play our defense if we get a pass rusher to go with Clay, and a very good safety to go with Collins. Very likely we look for a safety in the draft.

Punter we should look at, at the 7th round. Bring in one, sign UFAs. Your right, a big competition is needed at punter this summer. TT this was one of your bad calls by releasing Jon Ryan, now it’s time to get serious and find a real replacement.

K, doubt we’ll use a pick (rather it be a punter) but, UFA for sure or a veteran to push Crosby and make him earn the top spot. We need better out of him. I agree with you Andy, he’s not terrible, but we need more from him and it’s about time we push him to reach the level we need.

RB I am going to say we will be drafting one. And it’s going to be a quick shifty back. If we don’t we need to really look into Westbrook, it can’t be that hard to get him to sign a reasonable contract. We need one with speed, and is very shifty. Having that with Ryan Grant will improve our running game especially if we get a solid line this year.

You get the picture. Last year’s draft yielded Lang and he has potential to move up. Beyond him the team is sorely lacking in O line depth. Clifton and Tauscher will likely miss time in the upcoming season. Remember the first eight games. Cliftion was still working out the stiffness from surgery, Tauscher wasn’t there, Spitz was playing center. 32 of the 51 sacks were chalked up. TT chose not to address the O line, or anything else for that matter , in FA.

Certainly CB and S are also needs. There seems to be a plethora of talent in this years’ draft so some skill should be available deep in the draft.

Like last year, my approach would be fix the weakness in the O line.