The NFL draft springs hope eternal, but new reports in that the Cleveland Browns will pass on "can't miss" WR Michael Crabtree. This probably leaves him to the Packers. No B.J. Raji, no Tyson Jackson, no help for the undersized undermanned defensive front. Just play the "Justin Harrell Polka" one more time.
The selection of Crabtree, who according to Bob McGinn left unfavorable impressions on visits this month to Cleveland, St. Louis and Oakland, would lead to the premature departure of 34 year old lionheart Donald Driver and contentious contact negations with Greg Jennings.
This Crabtree scenario will have some fans tuning out, and others cheering for Thompson to trade down. Is Bob McGinn in a state of depression? I know I am. Why did TT pick Jordy Nelson last year and James Jones the year before? Is Ruvell Martin so undervalued that they would cut him? The Bears will grab him in a second! The guy is 6'5, catches everything thrown to him, and blocks!
The state of the Packers defensive line is approaching that of complete break down. When a team can't even contest the line of scrimmage they are looking at 4-12 season or worse. Alfred Malone? Anthony Toribio? Fred Bledsoe? These guys are next on the depth chart - three unrestricted free agents!
Defensive linemen get injured and tired to the point of ineffectiveness when on the field too long. Last year the Lions gave up 2754 yards on the ground for a 5.1 per carry average. The Raiders where next worst with 2555 and 4.7. The Packers ranked 26th in stopping the run giving up 2,105 yards for a 4.6 average, so they are already not far behind.
Sure Thompson could address DL, LB, and OT with other high picks, but I fear he will take a punter and a swarm of 250 lbs speed-rushers instead. Maybe we should all just go back to bed?
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