1. Took best talent available? Check (at least as far as I can tell).
2. Addressed needs, particularly of changing defensive scheme? Check.
3. Are not the Raiders? Check.
Also, I know Denver had extra picks and had 7 RBs go on the DL last year, but really? Knowshon Moreno? If Denver has taught us anything, it's that if you have a good offensive line, your RB really doesn't matter. Like, at all. And here, under this new scheme, we see them chase a pro-bowl QB out of town and then use a 1st round pick (a HIGH 1st round pick) on a RB? Times they are a changin'.
Anyway, I'm more excited about the pick of BJ Raji than I should be. He's listed at 6-2, 337 pounds. In the past the Packers have tended towards lightweight defensive ends with their high draft picks. This guy, at the very least, will take up some space. I don't know how he or Clay Matthews will pan out, but I like that I can see the logic behind these picks.
I was pleased to see TT take what we needed instead of being distracted by big shiny objects (Crabtree).
ReplyDeleteI hope this 3-4 thing works out.
As far as prematurely judging drafts goes, I don't see how you could be disappointed by this one.
ReplyDeleteI like the picks, but it sure appears to me that Matthews cost too much. They must really like him.
ReplyDeleteRaji was the pick I was hoping for. Everything I read says teh 3-4 needs a stout NT and to get that plus a guy who can apply some pressure is great.
ReplyDeleteAs for Matthews, he was pricey, but I watched his videos and the guy moves like a defensive back... and he played DE for USC last year. So I don't know how he'll do strengthwise against NFL LT's, but he should certainly be able to do everything else you'd want at OLB.