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Message: <blockquote data-quote="morango" data-source="post: 821997" data-attributes="member: 12939">There are some rumors floating around that Gute might be looking at Edge in free agency, despite the premium prices often seen for that position. The names mentioned are second-tier guys like Preston Smith (Wash) and Zadarius Smith (Balt). They are both young (25 yrs and 26 yrs respectively I think), talented, high-effort guys who are unlikely to be franchised and will be in the packers' price range (ie they won't totally break the bank).So... thoughts on these guys? And also thoughts on how it would affect the draft?IMO, I am all in favor of signing one of them if they want to come to GB and play. It takes some of the pressure off signing a pass rusher at all costs with a first round pick, but still allowing that option if thats how the draft falls. Since both of these guys are bigger (265 lbs) they can function as the elephant LBer and make it easier for Gute to consider one of the speed guys in the draft such as Brian Burns and/or Polite. Would also allow packers to go for edge rusher later in the draft and focus on OL, TE, DL, WR etc, earlier.</blockquote>

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