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http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/green-bay-packers-ted-thompson-mike-mccarthy-look-towards-future-offseason-review-051811 

Adam Caplan

Pre-draft needs

DE, G (depth), OLB (depth)

Draft class

Round 1: Derek Sherrod/OT
Round 2: Randall Cobb/WR
Round 3: Alex Green/RB
Round 4: Davon House/CB
Round 5: D.J. Williams/TE
Round 6: Caleb Schlauderaff/G
Round 6: D.J. Smith/LB
Round 6: Ricky Elmore/LB
Round 7: Ryan Taylor/FB-TE
Round 7: Lawrence Guy/DT

Potential free agents of note

Brandon Jackson/RB
John Kuhn/FB
Korey Hall/FB
James Jones/WR
Mason Crosby/K
Jason Spitz/G-C
Daryn Colledge/G
Cullen Jenkins/DE
Atari Bigby/SS

Post-draft needs

DE, G (depth)

Analysis

The rich get richer. That should be the moniker the Packers earned with the results of their 2011 draft class. The defending Super Bowl champions didn’t come into the draft with a lot of needs, but they were able to address depth at several positions.

Their already great offense added left tackle Derek Sherrod, who figures to be the long-term replacement for starter Chad Clifton, whose contract expires after the 2012 season. With Sherrod on the roster, Bryan Bulaga can remain at right tackle for the long haul.

While the selection of wide receiver Randall Cobb might have been a small surprise considering Green Bay’s solid depth at the position, fifth-year pro James Jones is unsigned and might not return if he’s deemed an unrestricted free agent once free agency starts. Plus, veteran wide receiver Donald Driver’s contract is up after 2012, and he’ll be 38 when it expires.

One of the traits that makes executive vice president, general manager and football operations Ted Thompson great is that he always is looking ahead. The selections of Cobb and Sherrod are good examples of that.

And another selection that screams of looking ahead is the pick of Alex Green in the third round. With fifth-year running back Brandon Jackson possibly leaving as an unrestricted free agent, Green's addition will provide depth this season. And with veteran Ryan Grant’s contract up after this season, Green’s role could expand down the road.

The guard position potentially could be an issue should starter Daryn Colledge leave via free agency. While the team is high on second-year guards Nick McDonald and Marshall Newhouse, it could be a stretch for them to start considering neither played a down as rookies.

The selection of tight end D.J. Williams might have shocked some, but starter Jermichael Finley is coming off major knee surgery and is contract is up after this season. Plus, the team released veteran Donald Lee earlier this year, which left a depth opening at the position.

The Packers' biggest need coming into the draft was at defensive end. And it still remains a huge since none of the 10 selected players can play there. If the team loses veteran Cullen Jenkins in free agency, the coaches might need to look at a committee of players to fill his void.

The team might be counting on sixth-round pick Ricky Elmore to make a contribution as a rookie, but the team should be fine at outside linebacker with Brad Jones returning from injury. Erik Walden, who was signed as a street free agent last season and Frank Zombo, who signed as an undrafted free agent last year, did a nice job filling in for the injured Jones.

The selection of cornerback Davon House in the fourth round represents another value selection for the Packers. House, who had a higher grade from other teams, dropped a bit because of his struggles during senior season. But House played the entire season with a bad ankle injury. His junior tape was very solid, which is why many teams gave him a higher grade in the first place. The speedy defensive back could compete for a starting job whenever veteran Charles Woodson decides to retire.

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Mucky Tundra (17m) : beast, I thought the designate return from IR players had to be IR at cutdowns to 53, not before
beast (1h) : It's a brand new rule, either last season or this season, prior, all pre-season IRs were done for the season
beast (1h) : But the Packers would have to use one for their return from IR spots on him, when they cut down to 53.
beast (1h) : I think the NFL recently changed the IR rules, so maybe the season might not be over for OL Glover.
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dfosterf (7-Aug) : to herd cats or goldfish without a bowl. They reminded me of the annual assembly of our fantasy league
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dfosterf (7-Aug) : Yesterday my wife and I spent the afternoon on the waterfront here in Alexandria, Va. A daycare company took about 15 three/four year olds
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dfosterf (7-Aug) : Wife of reason posted on the in/out thread on fleaflicker that both she and vor are in
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Mucky Tundra (7-Aug) : Tbh, I can never tell the difference in speed unless it's completely shitting the bed
Zero2Cool (7-Aug) : Sure does feel like site is more snappy
Zero2Cool (6-Aug) : I thought that was the Lions OL
Mucky Tundra (6-Aug) : Travis Glover placed on IR; seasons over for him
Zero2Cool (6-Aug) : found bad sql in database, maybe site faster now?
dfosterf (5-Aug) : I'm going to call that a good move.
Zero2Cool (4-Aug) : Packers sign CB Corey Ballentine
Zero2Cool (4-Aug) : I'm not sure how to kill the draft order just yet so it's not so confusing.
Mucky Tundra (4-Aug) : *to be able
Mucky Tundra (4-Aug) : and because it's not a dynasty league (which makes a lot more sense to be ability to trade picks)
Mucky Tundra (4-Aug) : Oh I know; I was just exploring and it blew my mind that you could trade picks because of the whole reordering thing
Mucky Tundra (4-Aug) : Zero, I think I preferred my offer: your 1st for my 15th rounder
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Mucky Tundra (2-Aug) : To this day, I'm still miffed about his 4 TD game against Dallas on Thanksgiving going to waste
Martha Careful (2-Aug) : Congratulations Sterling Sharpe. He was terrific and I loved watching him play.
beast (2-Aug) : I believe it's technically against the CBA rules, but Jerry just calls it a simple unofficial chat... and somehow gets away with it.
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Mucky Tundra (1-Aug) : Oo just saw a blurb saying that Dallas negotiated directly with Parsons and not through his agent
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Zero2Cool (1-Aug) : McLaurin nor Micah going anywhere. They will get money
Mucky Tundra (1-Aug) : the Synder years or do they take care of one of their own?
Mucky Tundra (1-Aug) : Do the Commanders risk losing a top WR with an emerging QB just because he's turning 30 and potentially risk damaging the rebuild from
Mucky Tundra (1-Aug) : Turns 30 this September, plays at a high level and Washington has some cap space I believe
Mucky Tundra (1-Aug) : More interesting is Washington with Terry McLaurin
Mucky Tundra (1-Aug) : I would imagine Dallas will resolve this issue with a truckload of money
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