cannondale Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) Fix the defense or nothing else matters is how I have looked at this off-season (and many others) and draft. Two years ago was the time to draft a DL and last year was the time to sign one. This year, not so much. I expect the Packers to draft and maybe even double dip on the DL, but not at 29. Despite Preston likely being gone after this season, rolling with what we have at Edge with maybe a middle round pick to effort getting lucky is my best guess. CB needs and concerns are well documented, with King back on a one year deal. Luckily, this year's draft is quite deep there. So that brings me to the Star. When talking about Joe Barry's defense, Star is usually the first thing spoken. Is it a CB that can play S and dabble at LB or is it a S that can play CB and dabble at LB ?? I'm not exactly sure. It would seem Jaire stays on his island, handling opposing teams best WR. King is not only likely gone after this season, but probably viewed as an OCBO - outside CB only. Ka'dar Hollman at 6'-0" and 196 is still more of a mystery than a known commodity. There has been talk of Savage playing the Star, but I think that's a compromise based on the few options. Those options being Chandon Sullivan. Just a wild guess, but he's probably not the answer Barry is looking for. After disregarding the idea, maybe targeting a Star at #29 is the most bang for the buck as far as making a difference on the defensive side of the ball. Not every CB can be a Star and not every S can be a Star, which makes them quite rare I would assume. Who are the best options at #29 ?? Are there viable options after #29 ?? Are there any real options already on the roster ?? I've been wanting to have a designated discussion about everything Star and hopefully it can happen here. Edited April 21, 2021 by cannondale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isherwood Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Jevon Holland, at 29, at 62, anywhere in between, wherever you want to draft him is fine with me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopackgo972 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 The obvious pick here would be Holland. Give your DC his Star player 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTwoSixFive Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 How about S Richie Grant at pick 62. He can do most of what you want, a very versatile chesspiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodjahs12 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 (edited) This board likes Holland a lot more than I do. That's not to say he's not a top 100 player but I probably wouldn't pull the trigger until round 2 preferably 3. Edited April 22, 2021 by Rodjahs12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacReady Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Savage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malfatron Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 As the song goes... when you wish upon a star makes no difference who they are unless you have a good defensive coordinator. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannondale Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 6 minutes ago, Malfatron said: As the song goes... when you wish upon a star makes no difference who they are unless you have a good defensive coordinator. Hiring a DC that runs a defense that heavily relies on the Star, and then giving him Sullivan and Black kind of defeats the purpose I would think. Can't make chicken salad out of chicken sh*t. Give the guy what he needs and find out quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit Pack Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Historically Gute likes to trade and move up the board, he doesn't mind giving up 4th round picks. So in the 2021 NFL draft the Green Bay Packers with pick number 23 select Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, our new Star!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
{Family Ghost} Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 7 hours ago, Brit Pack said: Historically Gute likes to trade and move up the board, he doesn't mind giving up 4th round picks. So in the 2021 NFL draft the Green Bay Packers with pick number 23 select Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, our new Star!!! I'd love to have that type of a chess piece .. not sure the Packers value that enough to deal up for. If they stay put at 29, or deal down a bit I could see Jevon Holland being the pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R T Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, {Family Ghost} said: I'd love to have that type of a chess piece .. not sure the Packers value that enough to deal up for. If they stay put at 29, or deal down a bit I could see Jevon Holland being the pick. Their is a lot of love for Holland and he would be fine as a Packer selection, but he easily could still be on the board at 62. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
{Family Ghost} Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, R T said: Their is a lot of love for Holland and he would be fine as a Packer selection, but he easily could still be on the board at 62. That would be beyond ideal. Get Oline, or CB at 29, and nab Holland at 62. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packfanfb Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 1 hour ago, R T said: Their is a lot of love for Holland and he would be fine as a Packer selection, but he easily could still be on the board at 62. I think 62 is a stretch for Holland. I think the Packers could probably land him with a trade back/up late 30s, maybe early 40s. That's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgwingman Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 What about Jacoby Stevens out of LSU? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubz41 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 13 minutes ago, pgwingman said: What about Jacoby Stevens out of LSU? I don't think he is fast or quick enough for the STAR. He's closer to LB numbers than Safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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