NFL Draft from Lambeau

First... I'd like to say this is going much quicker than I origionally thought.  Even with the switch from 15 to 10 minutes, it seems to be moving right along.  Not many surprises I don't think in the first 12 picks.  Of crouse everyone already knew who would go number one.  But overall, no real surprises so far.  A few trades so far, which was good to see.  I think some people thought the less amount of time would discourage trades, but not the case so far.  Let me know your thoughts!!  I'm gonna watch a little and eat the delicious cookie the fine people at the Packers are handing out.

----Chicago drafts offensive tackle Chris Williams.  are they trying to find someone to protect their spotty quarterback situation??

---Detroit trades with Kansas City.  A runningback would really help the Lions out.... do they think they can get a solid guy in the backfield later on??

---maybe a surprise when the Ravens select Joe Flacco a QB from Deleware??  especially with OB's like Brian Brohm still out there.

--Jeff Otah to Carolina is the 5th Offensive Tackle drafted in the first 19 picks.  Kind of interesting to think about.  To play on the offensive line can be one of the most thankless positions in  all of football.  you protect the big name quarterback and I think Mark taucher said it best when he said if you DON'T hear your name during the broadcast, it's a good thing, it means you aren't getting beat. They don't get a lot of credit for what they do and a quick to be recognized for the mistakes they make. But if the draft is any proof, they are some of the pmost important pieces to an NFL team's puzzle.

---Ten more picks until the Packers are on the clock.  I sent my photographer Jack Rosenberg to get me another cookie :) 

---I'm back ----- if anyone was worried ----  Have to love the world of television. Jack and I just figured out our plan to get a story back for the 6pm news.  Of course the Packers will probably pick in the next 30-45 minutes so we're cutting it close.  Jack says it's a great plan, so hopefully he's right :)

--The Packers are almost on the clock.  No much whispering going on in the media room, although the idea of a trade has been thrown around by some folks.  A few of the defensive backs the Packers may have had their eyes on could be gone already.  Last year they threw me for a loop...so I'm sure any guess on the pick is a pretty good one right now :)

---Packers pick is in....

---Packers trade with the Jets...details to come

---not too much of a surprise though, General Manager Ted Thompson is known for trading down.  He has traded down in each of his previos three years with the Packers

----In exchange the Packers get a 2nd round pick at #36 and a 4th round pick at #114.  So no first round pick for the Packers this year.

---Thanks for the comments :)  Unfortunately for us we don't find out before we see it on ESPN, however they do come in and tell us what the Packers got in the trade before we see it on ESPN.  Ted Thompson has yet to come address the media...but they tell us he will after their next two second round picks. We don't get to see them work..they're in another part of Lambeau Field in the draft room, but man would it be interesting to see them work.

---as for their pick.  no surprise agian that Thompson traded down.  A receiver surprised me a bit since they seem pretty stacked at that position. But in his pre-draft conference Thompson stressed howo they like to create competition at the positions.  This might be a chance to push some of the other receivers.  Also, they might look at him to be on special teams.  They Packers have a few good returners, but none that have been completely consistant.

---Surprises still out there---maybe of note for the Packers and their quarterback situation.  Michigan quarterback Chad Henne still on the board and and Brian Brohm from Louisville. could the packers fnd a back-up for Aaron Rodgers in their next pick?

--Reminder they have 2nd round picks at 56 and 60.

----At 56 the Packers draft Brian Brohm.  You maybe have seen me reference him earlier in the day.  He's a quarterback from Louisville and to some was the best QB in the draft.  Of course the Packers need a quarterback on their roster to back up Aaron Rodgers...but maybe a little bit of a surprise here?  He could give Aaron a run for his money.

----FUNNY STORY FROM LAMBEAU--- The Packers always have their picks availale via conference call right after the pick.  Brian Brohm called in and answered about 2 questions before he stopped talking and said he had to go live w/ ESPN right now.... ha.  he got a good chuckle from the state media on that one.  He did say he'd call back :)

---Ted Thompson is addressing the media at this time.  Then i'm back to Wausau to put togethet a story for the 10pm.  So if you checked out my blog today, many thanks and have a great day! Jack and I are signing off from Green Bay

Comments

[heyo!]

ted thompson loves his picks!

[HighFivePack]

What's it like in Green Bay? Can you see Ted Thompson and company working? Did someone from the staff update you on the trade for instance before we see it on ESPN?