first question is what did they have to trade in order to get the #1? If they traded Aaron Rodgers then a QB. Bortles probably. If they traded CM3 (along with draft picks) then Clowney.
Originally Posted by: wpr
They traded first round picks from 2014, 2015 and 2016 to the Texans, who now have the 21st overall pick.
Then they will trade their 2nd rounder from 2014, 2015 and 2016 for the 20th overall selection.
Then they will trade the 20th overall selection for their original 21st overall selection because the Texans will desperately need the QB that's on the board and will be able to get him $7 million cheaper than if they had reached for him with the first overall pick. The Packers will convince the Texans they are going to groom said QB to replace Rodgers. The trade gives the Packers their three first round selections back.
So, all in all, the Packers traded three second round selections for the 1st overall pick in the trade.