Green Bay Packers

The Packers stunned me last season by finishing as well as they did. There was no way in any situation I thought the Packers would finish even close to .500… While Green Bay won their last 4 games of the season, I began to see flashes of a young team that is on the way up. Don't get me wrong, I don't see a Super Bowl appearance blessing the pride of Green Bay, but finishing over .500 for the second straight season is at the very least, expected. Even with the loss of Free Agent Ahman Green, I think the Packers are an up and coming team that could do some damage in the mediocre NFC next season. In a conference that poses one good team, the Bears, Green Bay could make a push for the playoffs. The Packers look like they did very well in the '06 Draft, with players like A.J. Hawk, Greg Jennings, Jason Spitz, and Abdul Hodge among others making their presence felt. This young nucleus and veteran leaders like Brett Favre and Donald Driver, should help the Packers in 2007. I can't wait to see what the Packers add in the upcoming draft.

Recent Records:

2004: 10-6 2005: 4-12 2006: 8-8

Off-Season Plans:

Resigning their young free agents was the Packers' plan, and re-upping with solid young team players like DT Cullen Jenkins was just what the Packer ordered. Brett Fare had successful minor ankle surgery, and should be ready by the start of mini-camp. The Packers also added OT Tyson Walter to the mix, and he should at least add depth to an improving offensive line. But, the Packers have seen more players leave, (Ahman Green, David Martin, and William Henderson) than they have added. I actually see this as a move in the right direction for the Packers. Vernand Morency, among others, has proven he can do good things with the ball in his hands, and with Green often injured and aging, Morency seems like a better option to me, and at a much smaller price. Also, with backs getting signed everywhere besides Green Bay, the draft has really opened up for the Packers to get any of the runners they covet (aside from maybe Adrian Peterson) even if they trade down from their 16th spot in the draft. Don't be surprised if the Packers don't sprint after a top flight running back with their first choice, as the best player on the board philosophy should be the way they draft. Their team is too blah to pass up on any supreme talent because they don't have an elite runner on their roster. But then again, Marshawn Lynch could very well be the best fit, and player, left on the board when Green Bay makes their selection. Overall, I wouldn't be surprised if the Packers were all over the board, both defense and offense, skill players and big boys alike, on draft day. I have the Packers taking Lynch in my mock draft, but don't be stunned if they trade down, thinking they can get their man later and add some picks in the process.

See the PACKERS draft situation at Lucky's Mock Draft!