The 2018 NFL Draft is over and GB has 11 new rookie players. The new GM has made trades, and in the end all of the Packers needs have been addressed It still remains to be seen how well the new players work out or if all will make the final 53 man roster.

IMO, I grade the GB Packers 2018 NFL Draft --- B+

Time will tell if that grade needs to be elevated or demoted.

Originally Posted by: Smokey 

There was no way the Packers were going to address every weakness in one draft. If they drafted all the positions of need in early rounds, it's unlikely all would make the team and certainly not all would actually address the weaknesses in year one. It's just not going to happen with one draft.

With that said, I'd still like to see Dez signed on a one year deal, and maybe add a little more pass rushing depth. I wouldn't mind Brooks being resigned, but hopefully someone better. 2019 is a strong draft, so the Packers just need to buy some time with a couple stop-gaps.

Originally Posted by: DoddPower 

It would be a good lessen for you to examine the difference between want and need. I want a 1500 yard RB every season, but what is there will fill the need. I want a FG Kicker that never misses a kick and has a 75 yd range, but Crosby fills the need very nicely.

GB needed CBs, WRs, an ILB, an OT, an Edge Rusher, a Long Snapper, a DE and BG filled those needs. As a bonus the Packers also filled a want as they selected a Punter. They must all prove their worth, but the GM has done his part so far.

Originally Posted by: Smokey 

It would be a good lessen for you to examine the difference between want and need. I want a 1500 yard RB every season, but what is there will fill the need. I want a FG Kicker that never misses a kick and has a 75 yd range, but Crosby fills the need very nicely.

GB needed CBs, WRs, an ILB, an OT, an Edge Rusher, a Long Snapper, a DE and BG filled those needs. As a bonus the Packers also filled a want as they selected a Punter. They must all prove their worth, but the GM has done his part so far.

Originally Posted by: Smokey 

I like this draft class a lot. But the pass rush has NOT been sufficiently addressed. Sorry. At least one position wasn't going to be sufficiently addressed via the draft, so I look forward to a little more solid depth.

Originally Posted by: DoddPower 

I am actually surprised we made that many picks. Granted one was for a punter and a long snapper which is not normal. I just wonder if we can stash all the guys who will not make the team on the PS? There is going to be lots of competition at training camp. I am afraid that some of these guys will be cut and signed by other teams which seems like a waste.

Originally Posted by: TheKanataThrilla