I think most will say CB first, but I'm going edge rusher. They're likely to lose Peppers, CMIII has been enigmatic, and Perry still can't stay healthy. They've got to have help on the outside. TJ Watt, anyone? ;)

I think they need a CB in the first three rounds. Otherwise, mine for gold and find the best player they can get at just about any position (except maybe safety or QB).

O linemen will be a weak position in this years draft. Pass rushers and RBs should be plentiful.

As a general rule I would resign Lang and/or Tretter along with Cook, and get pass rushers and CBs early with RB in the mid rounds. However, I would not reach for any of them if they weren't graded highly enough.

Zach - it may be time for you to discuss the draft but speaking for myself, I'm only interested in winning the upcoming Giants game. I'll think about the draft down the road like March or April. For now it's Beat the Giants and Go Pack Go! Thanks, Since '61

Who cares what you like...

I like the idea to get Butt cheaply. He's a high work ethic guy. He'll rehab himself just fine.

A lot of folks will clamor for a a RB. But I think the Group of Monty, Lacy, Michael and Rip is just fine.

Speaking strictly 1st round...

Best defensive player available. Need help at all levels other than safety, so I wouldn't zero in on a specific one.

I would deviate from that if players like McCaffery, Corey Davis or John Ross are still around. Dalvin Cook would be dream scenario, but that ship has sailed after running the table. I think these guys are special enough to contribute immediately. Don't quite trust Ty yet as the long term answer at RB.

With SO many players about to hit FA it's hard zero in more than that right now, IMO. Need to see how that shakes out. Let's hope we don't lose Wolf in the meantime...

This is a pretty loaded question without having all the and answers. Such as which free agents will we resign, will we sign any other free agents.

That being said I think the first 3 picks ideally would be at OLB, CB and TE.

Assuming they resign Lacy, RB isn't a top need at that point. But I would like to see them add another player to the position later in the draft.

With Jordy back, and Adams taking a step up WR isn't as glaring of a need. But like RB I would like to see them get another WR in the draft.

OL, they always need to spend at least a middle round pick on 1.
DL like OL they always need to add players to the position.

OLB is one of the biggest needs even if Perry comes back. They need to continue to improve the pass rush.
ILB, isn't viewed as high, but need to add another player to the position.

CB, assuming Shields career is done CB is a high priority position. I like Rollins, Randall and Gunter, but as seen this year, an injury or 2 and your depth his hit hard.

Picking at 32, I'm not sure who will still be there. If they're available though (highly unlikely) my top 3 guys in the draft class are Jonathan Allen, Malik Hooker, and Desmond King. Any of them would be a dream. I think Garrett, Fournette, and Peppers are overrated.

If Thompson is still the GM. King could definitely be his choice. He likes Iowa players.

Another player to watch at the bottom of the first round if Thompson is still GM is Takkarist McKinley, OLB UCLA. He likes UCLA players as well.

On the overall direction of the discussion - I think the target "need" groups are EDGE/TE/DB.

EDGE for the fact that we have 3 FA's & didn't really see anything from 51 or 91 that says long term answer.

TE - would be nice to resign Cook, but that's not a guarantee. If that doesn't happen, I'd prefer a similar style guy - pass catcher/seam stretching talent. If we do resign Cook, then this slides a little down the list for me.

CB - Unclear on Shields' future... and even if all 3 of the young guys DO pan out, depth and talent here are critical to win in this league.

If TE slides, I'd replace it with DL - Guion/Pennel aren't long for the team in the future, and as much as I like Clark & Lowry, if you could add another interior rusher, that would really help the D.

I hope they get another superstar (any position) like Aaron to fall in their lap.

Assumption: the players available will be of equal value, otherwise just pick the best player available.

So, I would think their priority should be outside linebacker first; corner back second; defensive line third.

Wow! Along with the already present mock drafts isn't this a bit early for this/
First and foremost we likely need to wait to see where the "will he stay or will he go" thing(s) with Thompson and Wolf end up.
Should Thompson relinquish the GM duties, and Wolf assume that job, you might get a guy more willing to play in free agency like his father did. That could change a lot of things.
Another issue are the 'Lines'. This season has shown that you must have quality back-ups in the O-Line to play the Packer offense effectively while at the same time our many first round picks on the D-Line have been more or less invisible putting more pressure on the D-backs.
Mix in all the free agents the Packers are facing within their present roster and I'll wait a while to think about the draft

No matter where Green Bay picks, there are lots of good players out there that can make a difference in Packerland. Let's say that ILB from Alabama is available....does TT pull that trigger? Can Sam Shields make it back? If he does...how long will he last? The draft is something like a 1,000 piece picture puzzle and the good GMs seem to know which pieces go where for their team. TT is one of the best at that. (Scoff if you will, but that is the opinion of most experts.)
I see pass rusher and DT as keys myself, with CBs, TE, and RBs right behind. But then what the heck do I know?

BPA, preferably TE, RG, CB, OLB.

Perhaps this is the year they deal Hundley. Probably worth a 3rd at this point.

Guys, the season isn't over, so let's talk about this when it is. We're the hottest team going into the playoffs, let's stay on that.

One player I would consider at the bottom of the first round. TJ Watt. Just announced today he will enter the draft.

He could be a perfect fit at OLB for the Packers.

We have so many needs, just please grab a blue-chipper for the first time in a LOOONG time. Don't care what position.

Right now, I think we need CB, TE, OG, RB , OLB, depending on who gets signed in the off season. I also think the whole TT/ Eliott Wolf thing will come into play and if Wolf gets the nod at GM, maybe he will want to use FAs more than TT did.

Edge rusher , corner , best tall wide receiver available. No particular order , re sign Lacy one year. Well maybe add in another corner.

BPA! I Say Offense will be the pick. Love Cook! Peppers! Watt! I'm Taking the fastest guy possible.

Order is dependent on how the team sets-up it's board (BPA):

CB - a premier talent is absolutely needed; especially, with S.Shields' career likely being over too early

OLB - they must add young difference maker(s) to the edge rushing group

TE - if they can land themselves a player in the mold of a true difference-maker at the position I think they need to seize it

If they don't believe there's a TE worthy of a 1st to 3rd round pick then perhaps double up on either a quality CB or Pass Rusher.

Well a lot of people didn't get their wish, picking in the top 20 , maybe even 10 to 15 range. The Pack proved a lot of people wrong (including myself). I was looking at the silver lining of getting some quality picks if the Packers missed the playoffs and finished around .500. Well here we are again for the 8th straight year, and will be picking from the bottom of the barrel. BPA, period.
GOPACKGO!

How about a couple of 4.65 speed corners who are 5'10 190, played at second rate colleges and will come cheap. They can fit right in with theguys we have now.! Why wold you try and get a couple of free agents who dont need development, can step in and Fucking contribute today not three years from now.

Hoping Rajii unretires and returns to the Pack - about time to pick a good running back perhaps in the 2nd or 3rd round - need an impact back. If Eddie comes back - he will /should be more of the fullback version - stop making him a scat back. Image both him and Ripper in the backfield on short downs. We need some more fast linebackers and unless there is an impact TE available - would go there first. IF our injured defensive backfield is healthy - think we have the talent ( and now the experience) to get us through - and some lower picks and street free agents will add to the depth. And lets get us an impact punter.

For me it is never to early to talk about the draft. Let me take a little bit of your time and arm chair GM the Packers first few rounds of the draft, hope you can dig it!

Round 1 - O.J Howard Tight end, Bama. Cook improved this offense but he is getting up there in age and not a long term answer at the Packers weakest offensive position. Howard is under used as a pass catcher at Bama because he is actually a good blocker (as far as college tight ends go) Watch him against Myles Garrett, he more than holds his own in blocking the maybe first overall pick. In a few years he could be considered a top tight end in the league.

Round 2 - T.J Watt OLB, Wisco. This is my homer pick but if he is there in the second round this could be a huge pick up. He would add a lot to our pass rush and can hold his own in coverage and in the run game. Wouldn't be shocked if he ends up being a first round pick come draft day.

Round 3 - Kevin King Corner, Washington. In a draft class stacked with corner talent, this corner could drop a round lower than where he should be picked. A long corner at 6'2 he has been called a Seahawk corner type. I wouldn't mind one of those guys on our team. I think Rollins and Randall will improve when healthy but adding a player who can challenge the outside numbers would be a big boon to the pass D.

Round 4 - Jake Replogle DL, Purdue. I first heard of this guy when watching the Badgers embarrass the boilermakers a month or so back. While his team was getting stomped on, Jake did nothing but make plays. He clogged up the run game and got a lot of pressure on Hornibrook. Think of Dean Lowery but without the t-rex arms. High effort, long, strong, and tough. Should be taken higher in the draft based on talent but his only position in the nfl is a 5 technique in a 3-4 pushes him down. I really like his tape and in the years to come our D-line will host a lot of good players from Daniels, Clark, Lowery, Replogle, etc.

Well that is my take on the draft, playing GM is fun haha.

Don't really care about position. I just hope Ted goes for BPA and there is a Pro Bowl type player available at pick #32.

Do-on't Stop Bele-e-ven...

If we can score one upgrade at any position, anywhere. Oof, thats a tough one but a guy like Aaron Donald comes to mind. Someone like that who can take pressure off edge rushers and still collapse the pocket from the middle would be worth gold. Everyone on D instantly gets better and we go from middle of the road to D to a top 10. Hard to do that at any other position on D.

It might take a package of picks and players to move up to a pick high enough to land a guy like that but the reward would be worth the price. The premise that if we re-sign all the talent we have now, then all we need are upgrades. Get one in the draft, then depth and projects, and get another in FA.

So who fits that description in this year's draft???

Just for the fun of it, on Fanspeak (CBS Bigboard)I got Corey Davis - WR #1, Caleb Bantly -NT #2 and Samaje Perine - RB #3. (take with a shaker full of salt)

This of course goes with a CB FA signing.