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[Arthur Squires]

If Fournette isn't #1, you need to revise your list. McCaffrey would be a good gadget back, but Fournette can catch the ball with 1 hand and would be 5x the running back. He runs with the intensity of AP, and the difference in talent is debatable between him and AP. He just has the worst offensive-minded coach in modern day FBS.

In my opinion Fournette goes top 15 guaranteed. On the flip side I believe there is a chance people sleep on McCaffrey causing him to fall.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

The one thing I will agree with regardless of whether or not McCaffrey is available when the Packers draft in 2017 is that the Packers need skill position players. The Packers could use a running back, tight end, and wide receiver in no particular order. The Packers appear to have built up the trenches and are solid at quarterback and safety. It looks like the big needs are running back, tight end, wide receiver, and cornerback.

The Packers currently have only two outside linebackers under contract for the 2017 season in Matthews and Fackrell. Therefore depending on what happens in free agency next offseason the positions might end up being the team's biggest need entering the draft.

 

[NelsonsLongCatch]

Long season ahead and still time for players to develop. Couple that with injuries, resigns, free agency (Ha Ha -not the player), guessing our needs today may be different then our needs when the draft rolls around. But Jordy will be 32 at the start of next season and unless Adams or any of the other 4 step up their games, I for one would like to see a WR be high on the priority list.

The "development" notion is tough to imagine at this point since Janis, Abby, Montgomery, and Davis are getting so few game reps on offense.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

The "development" notion is tough to imagine at this point since Janis, Abby, Montgomery, and Davis are getting so few game reps on offense.

I would include Adams in that list as far as development goes. While the other ones may not be getting game reps, they are still learning and developing on the practice field, film room, etc.

I was also referring to the rest of a very young team. All 3 of our ILB's are still pretty green. As are Rollins, Randall, Gunter and most of the backups in the secondary. Same could probably be said for our special teams units. Haven't looked at personnel closely with those units, but guessing quite a few rookies.

 

[Arthur Squires]

The Packers currently have only two outside linebackers under contract for the 2017 season in Matthews and Fackrell. Therefore depending on what happens in free agency next offseason the positions might end up being the team's biggest need entering the draft.

At this point I'd put Perry as our #1 priority FA. Elliott should be brought back as well to strengthen the OLB position.

 

[NelsonsLongCatch]

At this point I'd put Perry as our #1 priority FA. Elliott should be brought back as well to strengthen the OLB position.

I agree. Perry looks like he should be resigned before the season ends. Elliot is a restricted free agent after this after so the Packers have options (high tender or being able to match another team's offer).

 

[sschind]

The one thing I will agree with regardless of whether or not McCaffrey is available when the Packers draft in 2017 is that the Packers need skill position players. The Packers could use a running back, tight end, and wide receiver in no particular order. The Packers appear to have built up the trenches and are solid at quarterback and safety. It looks like the big needs are running back, tight end, wide receiver, and cornerback.

So last years wonder twins (Randall and Rollins) are this years chopped liver?

 

[sschind]

Long season ahead and still time for players to develop. Couple that with injuries, resigns, free agency (Ha Ha -not the player), guessing our needs today may be different then our needs when the draft rolls around. But Jordy will be 32 at the start of next season and unless Adams or any of the other 4 step up their games, I for one would like to see a WR be high on the priority list.

Maybe they can bring back James ... Nah, not gonna get your hopes up

 

[sschind]

In my opinion Fournette goes top 15 guaranteed. On the flip side I believe there is a chance people sleep on McCaffrey causing him to fall.

If he falls it will be because of something like what happened to Myles Jack. No one was sleeping on him, they just didn't trust his injury. No one is going to sleep on McCaffrey. I'm not saying he won't drop but just not because no one was paying attention.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Maybe they can bring back James ... Nah, not gonna get your hopes up

LOL......damn you.....stop teasing me.....I almost believed it for a moment!!

But now that you bring it up.........LOL

 

[Arthur Squires]

If he falls it will be because of something like what happened to Myles Jack. No one was sleeping on him, they just didn't trust his injury. No one is going to sleep on McCaffrey. I'm not saying he won't drop but just not because no one was paying attention.

I was thinking mkre along the lines of scouts and others seeing him as an undersized scat back blessed to be on team with such good offense specifically the OLine. I'm not saying he will fall for sure but I've seen bigger surprises happen.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

At this point I'd put Perry as our #1 priority FA.

Absolutely agree that re-signing Perry is Thompson's top priority before the start of free agency next year.

 

[NelsonsLongCatch]

So last years wonder twins (Randall and Rollins) are this years chopped liver?

I have no idea what you're saying.