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[stick56]

http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/Comme.../borges2403.htm

"Four players were acquired very likely for the cost of what the No. 8 pick in the first round is likely to be paid. At a time when everyone in America is looking for such things, the Patriots got the only sure thing they could find in this draft — good value and reduced risk. These days, what more could you ask for?"

Now wouldnt you think the blurb above would be about the Packers and TT given TTs past draft history?

But its not its about the Patriots and BB.

So the question is why did TT do it?

Was it because of last years under achievement?

Was it because of the sudden move to the 3-4?

Or was it the best way to go for the Packers and teh Patriots given the circumstances?

We wont know for a coupla years which strategy was correct or if both were.

But I believe the comparisons will be made either way as these are two high profile organizations whose every move is scrutinized more so than most teams with the possible exceptions of INDY(Polian) and DALLAS(Jones/history) and of course the two NY teams by definition. Jeez I suppose I shouldnt leave out the Raiders and Davis/History.

Id include Pittsburgh and Chicago but even with their histories they seem to fly under the radar more often than not.

Any way now Im getting far toooooo off topic. Or am I? Arent the two issues nearly inseparable?

How do others see/evaluate the contrasts/comparisons and peculiarites of this draft?

[stick56]

BIG DAVE:

"Beacause Day 2 was almost as enjoyable as Day 1 was. Getting both those bookends and brusing FB? It was like having Christmas two days in a row. '

It made my apprehension of the loss of both 3rd round picks nearly evaporate.

And made me think much more highly of TT than I have since he drafted Rodgers and Collins 2005, Hawk and Jennings 2006.

All of whom I thought were stellar picks at the time and still do.

[pkrjones]

I revived this thread rather than starting a new one. In light of the current state of the O-Line this paragraph from one of Patty's pre-draft write-ups REALLY jumped out at me.

Pre-2009 Draft Report by our PC draft "Expert"

"I believe in this draft that the Packers need two quality OT’s and not just a development types. The Packers need OT’s ready by seasons end to be able to start. In other words we got to get as good as we can at this position. Solid OT play can make a huge difference in the course of a game and season."

While TT helped the D considerably with Matthews and Raji, the Packers lost-out on OT's that would have helped IMMENSELY in Oher, Britton, Loadholt or Beatty. I don't want to be accused of 20/20 rearview vision, but an NFL-ready OT (or 2) would sure look nice protecting AR. Matthews is definitely a player, but can't help wondering if TT had traded out of #9 and gotten Matthews and another 2nd, which would have given the Packers #41, #??, #73 AND #83 to work with... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

[Packfan_Euro_Tra...]

I revived this thread rather than starting a new one. In light of the current state of the O-Line this paragraph from one of Patty's pre-draft write-ups REALLY jumped out at me.

Pre-2009 Draft Report by our PC draft "Expert"

"I believe in this draft that the Packers need two quality OT’s and not just a development types. The Packers need OT’s ready by seasons end to be able to start. In other words we got to get as good as we can at this position. Solid OT play can make a huge difference in the course of a game and season."

While TT helped the D considerably with Matthews and Raji, the Packers lost-out on OT's that would have helped IMMENSELY in Oher, Britton, Loadholt or Beatty. I don't want to be accused of 20/20 rearview vision, but an NFL-ready OT (or 2) would sure look nice protecting AR. Matthews is definitely a player, but can't help wondering if TT had traded out of #9 and gotten Matthews and another 2nd, which would have given the Packers #41, #??, #73 AND #83 to work with... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

Defense was the biggest problem last year, and I think it was addressed nicely. I am very happy with Matthew and Raji. It is nice to see Lang doing well for 4th rounder and now Johnson is seeing the field. Still the tackle situation is critical. I would truly love to see a Ron Wolf type move and see GB select 3 tackles in the first 3 rounds of the upcoming draft.

2009 looks to be a good draft, still like Patty pointed out it was no where near enough....

[mazrimiv]

I would truly love to see a Ron Wolf type move and see GB select 3 tackles in the first 3 rounds of the upcoming draft.

I do hope we give Lang a shot at RT. At this point he sure looks to be a much better prospect than Barbre.

[Be_Here_Now]

shoulda coulda woulda taken Oher at 9 and still made the Matthews trade. so far that looks like it would have been the ideal scenario. i like Raji too, but our team would be la bamba with a good OL...