The Packers are looking good after the draft
I finally caught up on the NFL Draft this week. I’ve been trying to catch up with the selections early in the morning, but with a busy Friday and Saturday, I missed most of the news from these nights. The downside of living on this side of the pond, I guess.
I’ve been an NFL fan for years, but the draft always seems to be more of a thing that can only be determined on the night. I’ve been reading a few articles a week leading up to the draft, but other than maybe the first round, I can’t see how anyone can foresee who is going where until the start of each round. Still, it’s fun to read the predictions.
Being a Packers fan, I am in no position to criticise the picks Brian Gutekunst has made; he’s a general manager for a reason. Saying that, though, I am happy with the draft picks for the Packers. We have addressed the areas of the Packers squad that needed the most attention. I’m really glad to see we took two cornerbacks. Time will tell if these picks pay off.
The trade-up for the sixth-round pick of Florida kicker, Trey Smack, is the most interesting. A highly rated kicker at the college level, and hopefully a pick that can turn into a very reliable kicker in the long term. I believe Mason Crosby was also a sixth-round pick, so Trey is already in good company.
Hopefully, the Packers can pick up a couple of undrafted free agents as well and develop these guys over the next season or two into good additions to the squad.
I don’t want to wish the summer’s good weather away, but I am looking forward to the NFL season starting up again.