Good stuff.
Here's the thing I have learned in over 30 years following the NFL draft & especially the past few:
We never take the guys we want so don't waste time & energy getting all fired up loving this prospect or that one.
Save your energy & time until the draft, then get to know our guy.
A year ago, I was so hoping the Vikings would waste their #1 pick on Utah State QB Jordan Love. Instead, we did. And they took the best rookie WR since Randy Moss.

The Packers need a plug and play guy at RT, IMO.

I’d start the season with Runyon for Bakhtiari, but the other four starters would be Turner, Jenkins, Patrick, and the rookie at RT. That gives us a real solid veteran middle and a blue chip rookie, plus Bakhtiari when he comes back.

When? The first round. OT sets Gutes draft. Not CB. And as much as he could bring back Wagner. Gute won't. We have No STARTING Needs. And Gute won't put his QBs in "jeopardy". This team can only compete if it protects it's QB. A good Ot sets his drafts for the next 10 years. But will he get right one. Cosmi is my pick. In fact; I believe he could double down on OT. It's not my choice. But the more I get in Gutes mind, it's all about Love.

Packers will no doubt draft at least 1 OL. Probably 2-3 again to be honest.

I would not be surprised if they drafted a couple of OL in the first 4 rounds or so. Getting an OT and getting a OG/C prospect. The OL is still in good shape. However, we don't know when Bakhtiari will be able to come back. We don't know if all the young 2nd year players will be ready. I think Runyan is ready for a starting role, but what about the other 2 rookies from last year. We know what we have in Turner, Jenkins and Patrick. The rest is a bit of a mystery at this point. Perhaps they try and bring back Veldheer for depth. Or even Lane Taylor. But at this point we need more depth and more starting caliber of players.

On of the biggest reasons why our offense has been as good as it has been is because of the versatility of the OL. Jenkins can play all 5 positions. Patrick can play any interior spot. Turner can play 4 spots. The versatility is what has made this OL so great!

Mid round flyers are nice but, If you want the good ones you have to draft O. Tackles early (Bakhtari being the exception).

Also the good ones are very very expensive in free agency so for salary cap purposes it’s best to invest in homegrown.

Go get your guy Gutey!!

Early prediction: Packers take an OL in round 2...and it's not an OT.

Thankfully, this draft looks deep at OT. Agree the Packers will need a plug and play, NFL ready talent to play either LT or RT to start the season, and I’d prefer they address that early. Looks like we can add a starter in R2-R3, and I suspect we will. R1 might be best spent on a defensive starter, which appears equal in terms of need.

Being as deep at OT as it is, I’m seeing quality players who could start Day 1 ala Bakhtiari as far back as 5 rounds... which makes this all the more interesting. We have a number of positions calling out for “plug & play” instant starters: DT, CB, ILB, WR and OT.

OL depth in this draft gives the Packers some good flexibility. I’m not concerned at all about OC. I’m more concerned at other areas on this team where the talent pool is not as deep: DL and ILB.

Add in Gutekunst may want to give new DC Joe Barry scheme specific players early, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see OT addressed later. The depth in this draft there could help us.

"Obviously, offensive linemen aren’t sexy and don’t grab the headlines like a skill guy does"
ahaha, that's fun

OK, you've redeemed yourself after that stupid article about playing Jordan Love.

If I was Gutey, given the balanced Offense Matt runs, I would be drafting a run/pass blocking versatile Lineman in one of the first 3 rounds every year.

And pick guys versatile guys like Jenks. Smart, strong as an ox, quick feet and performed well at several positions on the line. Jenks was a beast at Miss State when he played C, G and both tackle spots. Alexander the Great was a great pick, but Jenks was as good in my view. AJ ran behind, and was making his cuts behind Jenks a lot who often got to the second level with his dominating blocks.

Elgton Jenkins was without a doubt, one of the top draft steals of the 2019 draft at pick 44. We could use another one of those at RT. I would not put it past Gutekunst to find that player and call his name Day two, even if it meant trading up for an extra pick R2.

His propensity to trade could make Day 2 very exciting for the Packers. There is a TON of talent there, and it will be interesting to see if he can find a good trading partner to make some magic happen.

Not sure I want to trade out of R1 this year, but getting two shots at some great R2/R3 talents using back end picks could prove valuable in terms of draft steals.

The more I'm looking at this draft, the more I am liking it for GB. We can get help at areas of need all throughout this sucker. It is so deep, I might prefer he not trade and take his scheduled 10 bites of the apple.

I disagree with this and with the bulk of the comments. We have adequate depth to not need to start a rookie.

Turner, Runyon, Patrick, Stepaniak, Jenkins to start, Bakh, Jenkins, Patrick, Runyon/Stepaniak, Turner later.

That doesn’t allow for additional injuries, but I do expect us to draft an OL, to back up, but potentially not at tackle. If we draft a T, it will be to develop, a high upside type. If he forces his way up the pecking order, that’s a plus not a plan this year.

We have a number of candidates already on the roster that may be in the mix: Nijman (T), Hanson (C), Braden (G), Johnson(G), one or more of whom may be considered viable candidates. Patrick is, after all, a UDFA, as was Taylor. It’s also possible Taylor returns on a similarly cheap deal when healthy.

So, have to be contrarian, I don’t see the need to pick up a guaranteed starter. I do see the need to bring in future upside and, possibly depth. That’s not an argument that I can make at DL and not one I can convince myself of at DB.

As to the need to draft from WI, I always force myself to look at any such suggestion twice as hard to ensure it’s not swayed by homerism or familiarity. In this case I think it probably is, when you say use a second on a C/G.

We have versatility galore: Jenkins, Turner, Patrick and, per fans, Runyon, can all play multiple positions even if the others can’t (unknown). We don’t need versatility, we need high ceiling if we do draft one, and not necessarily for this year either.

Another thing to consider is that Jenkins will eventually get paid. Since he has shown he can play T, he will likely end up doing so. Teams aren’t going to pay a guard what he will command, and probably not a C in most cases. That’s without adding in his unique versatility to his price.

Agree with you, Coldworld, on Nijman and Hanson, who I think might be developed well enough in Gutekunst's eyes to lessen OL as an early priority this draft.

While you have stated we don't need WR, I do believe Gutekunst may jump all over one he feels is a steal in R1, should that opportunity present. Looking at the number of WRs up for new contracts in 2022, that could prove to be a smart business move.

Joe Barry, is going to need all the help Gutekunst can give him early.

Could easily see CB, OLB, DT, S taken with four of our first five picks, in any order, looking at building for the future of this new Packers D.

The Packers need game changers. Those guys are usually found in the earlier rounds not later. Therefore, I'm hoping that Gute goes, CB, WR and DL with our first three picks. Those are the positions where we need players who can change a game or in the case of a DL dominate a game.

I would not mind if Gute takes an OL early but I'm not sure that we need an immediate OT starter from this draft based on how well the OL performed in 2020 with numerous injuries. Wake me when it's over, then I'll check out the picks. Thanks, Since '61

That is funny, Since'61 (nice finish: "Wake me when it's over.") and Coldworld. None of us saw either of Gary nor Love happening. While I believe they could be brilliant moves, there is a lot of proving left to do.

Could very easily see S, CB, DL, ILB with our first 4 picks. I'm thinking that may be the case.

I think I know where you're going, Since'61 with WR, and I would be all for that as well. While I haven't had a ton of time to pour over players, stats, video this year, seems what we want to add there is specific, and won't last long.

There might be surprise drops Day 1 that would be too good to pass up this draft. And, NONE of that has to do with OL in this draft, which can be had later due to the depth there. If they burn an early pick at RT, great. Next.

Some good thinking by many today. It's best left to chance regarding this stacked draft. Take it as it comes to you. Gute is as unpredictable as his predecessors. But what I really hope for is some team wants one of our 2 early picks more; for GB to use in the 3-5 round range. I love this drafts talent. And again, if anybody saw the NFCCG the last 2 years while going 13-3, the Packers need a better DEFENSE.
Defense wins championships. 1. OT 2. CB 3. ILB 4. DT 4. WR 5. DL 5. TE. 6. S 6. CB 7. RB . It's three 3-more weeks of guessing.
My dream draft without trades is Cosmi or Jenkins; Stokes or Molden; Barnes or Suratt; Shelvin and Eskridge; Rumpf or Toney and Mckitty; Sterns or Stevens and St Juste; Jefferson; but we know that won't happen!

It does appear that OL with Baks injury and unknown timetable has raised its head as at an early priority! Makes one wonder if none found and Wagner still available about possible bring him back. He was actually more than adequate or bring back Taylor.

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