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<blockquote data-quote="TOPHAT" data-source="post: 145069" data-attributes="member: 781"><p><a href="http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=594410" target="_blank">http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=594410</a></p><p></p><p>A year ago, the Green Bay Packers picked up four starters and a few promising backups to plug many of the glaring holes on what had been a 4-12 team. With the draft less than a week away, the Packers find themselves with less obvious needs and fewer holes to patch in the wake of an 8-8 season.</p><p><strong>"I think the arrow's going up," an executive in personnel for another National Football League team said Thursday. "I really think they're still one more year away, but they've got a chance to compete for their division.</strong> "Actually, I think Green Bay is doing really well. They're doing the right things. You've got to fill through the draft." <strong>The executive agreed to assess the status and degree of need at each of the Packers' positions:</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Wide receiver</strong>: "You got a Pro Bowler and a young, developing kid. You really got two guys, (Greg) Jennings and (Donald) Driver. You need a third that can be a threat. (Robert) Ferguson is on the downside. I think we all saw what he is. This (Ruvell) Martin guy, he's limited. Maybe he gets a little better but he's not really a threat. They didn't sign anybody. (Carlyle) Holiday is a guy they brought in late and did some decent things. That third spot isn't a major need but it's definitely a need."</p><p><strong>Tight end</strong>: "(David) Martin's gone, you've got to replace one. We know (Donald) Lee is limited. They have a blocker (Bubba Franks) and a wide-receiver type in Lee. Martin kind of did both. It's not a pressing need. I think receiver is more of a need than tight end. Franks is a red-area weapon but not really a weapon in the middle of the field."</p><p><strong>Tackle</strong>: "If everybody is healthy they're fine. But how long can they go? Depends on (Kevin) Barry, (Tony) Moll. Maybe they think one of those guys could develop. I don't think there's a left-tackle candidate on the roster if (Chad) Clifton physically can't do it."</p><p><strong>Guard</strong>: "I think they could use a starter, but they've got some young, developing guys. They've drafted guards. I do think they need a guy that produces like a starter. Maybe with another year of development these guys get better. I have (Daryn) Colledge graded higher than the other guy (Jason Spitz). They probably feel they've got these guys already."</p><p><strong>Center</strong>: "They paid that kid (Scott Wells) so they don't think it's a need. You can get by with average centers in the league."</p><p><strong>Quarterback</strong>: "Well, they got (Brett) Favre and the (Aaron) Rodgers kid. That's status quo. Not a lot of teams have one, let alone three."</p><p><strong>Running back</strong>: "No. 1 need on offense. They do not have a No. 1. They're all backups. (Vernand Morency) hasn't done it. Maybe he can. He's got some speed. They've got a No. 2 and a No. 3. They just don't have a starter."</p><p><strong>Fullback</strong>: "Somebody could pop up there. That happens all the time. But today, to say they have a starting fullback, no. (Brandon) Miree has not fully blossomed yet. Maybe he can with a full off-season."</p><p><strong>Defensive end</strong>: "I think they're fine. If they keep "KGB" (Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila) in the third spot, they got three ends."</p><p><strong>Defensive tackle</strong>: "I think they need help there. Really, they need an inside pass rusher. If you really want to have a good defensive line they need another defensive tackle."</p><p><strong>Strong-side linebacker</strong>: "(Brady) Poppinga is coming off the knee and I think he will be better next year. He's a big specimen. In terms of physical play, he'll be OK there. But the coverage skills are limited. You give that up for the size."</p><p><strong>Middle linebacker</strong>: "Well, they just paid him (Nick Barnett) the big money. (Abdul Hodge) is an up-and-coming kid."</p><p><strong>Weak-side linebacker</strong>: "They got a guy (A.J. Hawk). I just think they got four linebackers. I don't like (Tracy) White."</p><p><strong>Cornerback</strong>: "I like the two starters. They've got to find a better third who can potentially be a starter. We just think Frank Walker is an average guy."</p><p><strong>Safety</strong>: "They need a starting strong safety. I thought (Marviel) Underwood showed some things back in '05 and then he got hurt. Tyrone Culver did some good things. But I don't like (Marquand) Manuel, the guy who was starting last year. I thought he was a guy to replace."</p><p>Kicker: "That's a questionable area with (Dave) Rayner. I just thought he was OK."</p><p><strong>Punter</strong>: "The punter (Jon Ryan) needs to be replaced. You can get in his head."</p><p><strong>Return specialist</strong>: "I think you're competent there. You can continue to do that."</p><p><strong>Long snapper</strong>: "They're good to go."</p><p></p><p></p><p> :twocents: :twocents: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TOPHAT, post: 145069, member: 781"] [url]http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=594410[/url] A year ago, the Green Bay Packers picked up four starters and a few promising backups to plug many of the glaring holes on what had been a 4-12 team. With the draft less than a week away, the Packers find themselves with less obvious needs and fewer holes to patch in the wake of an 8-8 season. [b]"I think the arrow's going up," an executive in personnel for another National Football League team said Thursday. "I really think they're still one more year away, but they've got a chance to compete for their division.[/b] "Actually, I think Green Bay is doing really well. They're doing the right things. You've got to fill through the draft." [b]The executive agreed to assess the status and degree of need at each of the Packers' positions:[/b] [b]Wide receiver[/b]: "You got a Pro Bowler and a young, developing kid. You really got two guys, (Greg) Jennings and (Donald) Driver. You need a third that can be a threat. (Robert) Ferguson is on the downside. I think we all saw what he is. This (Ruvell) Martin guy, he's limited. Maybe he gets a little better but he's not really a threat. They didn't sign anybody. (Carlyle) Holiday is a guy they brought in late and did some decent things. That third spot isn't a major need but it's definitely a need." [b]Tight end[/b]: "(David) Martin's gone, you've got to replace one. We know (Donald) Lee is limited. They have a blocker (Bubba Franks) and a wide-receiver type in Lee. Martin kind of did both. It's not a pressing need. I think receiver is more of a need than tight end. Franks is a red-area weapon but not really a weapon in the middle of the field." [b]Tackle[/b]: "If everybody is healthy they're fine. But how long can they go? Depends on (Kevin) Barry, (Tony) Moll. Maybe they think one of those guys could develop. I don't think there's a left-tackle candidate on the roster if (Chad) Clifton physically can't do it." [b]Guard[/b]: "I think they could use a starter, but they've got some young, developing guys. They've drafted guards. I do think they need a guy that produces like a starter. Maybe with another year of development these guys get better. I have (Daryn) Colledge graded higher than the other guy (Jason Spitz). They probably feel they've got these guys already." [b]Center[/b]: "They paid that kid (Scott Wells) so they don't think it's a need. You can get by with average centers in the league." [b]Quarterback[/b]: "Well, they got (Brett) Favre and the (Aaron) Rodgers kid. That's status quo. Not a lot of teams have one, let alone three." [b]Running back[/b]: "No. 1 need on offense. They do not have a No. 1. They're all backups. (Vernand Morency) hasn't done it. Maybe he can. He's got some speed. They've got a No. 2 and a No. 3. They just don't have a starter." [b]Fullback[/b]: "Somebody could pop up there. That happens all the time. But today, to say they have a starting fullback, no. (Brandon) Miree has not fully blossomed yet. Maybe he can with a full off-season." [b]Defensive end[/b]: "I think they're fine. If they keep "KGB" (Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila) in the third spot, they got three ends." [b]Defensive tackle[/b]: "I think they need help there. Really, they need an inside pass rusher. If you really want to have a good defensive line they need another defensive tackle." [b]Strong-side linebacker[/b]: "(Brady) Poppinga is coming off the knee and I think he will be better next year. He's a big specimen. In terms of physical play, he'll be OK there. But the coverage skills are limited. You give that up for the size." [b]Middle linebacker[/b]: "Well, they just paid him (Nick Barnett) the big money. (Abdul Hodge) is an up-and-coming kid." [b]Weak-side linebacker[/b]: "They got a guy (A.J. Hawk). I just think they got four linebackers. I don't like (Tracy) White." [b]Cornerback[/b]: "I like the two starters. They've got to find a better third who can potentially be a starter. We just think Frank Walker is an average guy." [b]Safety[/b]: "They need a starting strong safety. I thought (Marviel) Underwood showed some things back in '05 and then he got hurt. Tyrone Culver did some good things. But I don't like (Marquand) Manuel, the guy who was starting last year. I thought he was a guy to replace." Kicker: "That's a questionable area with (Dave) Rayner. I just thought he was OK." [b]Punter[/b]: "The punter (Jon Ryan) needs to be replaced. You can get in his head." [b]Return specialist[/b]: "I think you're competent there. You can continue to do that." [b]Long snapper[/b]: "They're good to go." :twocents: :twocents: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: [/QUOTE]
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