From a long term point of view, maybe Kraft is the most important of the three. Having two tight ends with this kind of potential is good news for the offense moving forward. With Musgrave on the shelf, the Packers were forced to abandon their leisurely draft-and-develop routine with Kraft and it has paid dividends; might have also ended the third round curse once and for all.

Valentine has blown away expectations for a seventh-round pick, especially at a position where top talent is often needed to be successful. He is the team leader for passes defensed, and he showed that he has his head in the game with that fumble recovery and subsequent return. Really classy of MLF and Barry to throw the lowly drafted rookie under the bus for missing a call on one of the defense's many third down misadventures lately....

McDuffie has just as many solo tackles as Walker and more combined tackles than Campbell despite playing fewer snaps (in Walker's case, many fewer), so he's done an admirable job when he's been out there.

don't forget about DWicks and MHeath.
We shouldn't have to draft wr for a few years.
We can start looking for rb's.
GPG!

Draft position is much less important than the ability to be a successful NFL player. RAS scores are nice, but the ability to diagnose and react to a play quickly, and tackle with intensity and get the other player on the ground are more important on defense. On offense, being able to run precise routes, run and pass block effectively, see holes that are about to open, and understanding the weaknesses of a defensive alignment are key.

Stokes and Alexander have been busts from the day Gutt picked them. Add to that the fact that Gary is an average linebacker who looks fat and out of shape this year but we paid him because he had a few sacks.
Throw in Wyatt who has gone missing in two seasons now and yet was a mid first pick.
If Gutt had picked better in those selections this team may be playoff assured. gutt is the one who put this team together and he did a piss poor job at best.
Anyone who thinks Love is the answer is just accepting average as okay and average dont get you squat.
This team lacks play makers on offense and defense. Guys who can turn things around and win games for you.
I have no idea the last time the pass d intercepted a pass. I bet they dont have 5 interceptions all year.

THIS: (from GilMartin) "That gave Valentine a chance to get into the lineup. The former Kentucky star has started 10 games this season and has played well despite the shortcomings of Joe Barry’s system which doesn’t play to his strengths.

Barry tends to utilize passive zones and give a lot of cushion to receivers while Valentine excels when he can be physical and bump receivers as they are starting their routes."
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Tells you all you need to know about Barry. He tries to fit square pegs into round holes where a better coordinator would be adjusting his scheme to emphasise what Valentine does well and minimise the things he does less well. There are far too many "My way or the highway" coaches and they are not what you want in Green Bay.

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Three Packers Who Soiled Themselves When Injuries Hit.

1. Joe Barry
2. Rich Bisaccia
3. Matt LaFleur

Campbell should not see the field the last 3 games McDuffie should get his reps.

Very excited about the development of the young players you listed in this article. As many have pointed out, there are other rookie/young players not mentioned who are making significant contributions....which is even more encouraging! I'd like to see McDuffie on the field more often. I've read/heard comments about his being on the smaller/lighter side but his measurables are very similar to those of Roquan Smith, Fred Warner, Bobby Wagner, etc. Heck, the Colts LB Zaire Franklin leads the NFL in tackles and is SMALLER than McD. He's not great against the pass, but who is in Barry's system!? He's a thumper inside who knows how to tackle...just like the names I mentioned earlier. The Packers missed mightily with re-signing Campbell, but with him out and his future in GB becoming murkier by the day, I'd like to see McD in the starting role for the next 3 games. Hopefully the extra PT will help him continue to develop his skill set.....but he's showing what the top LB's in the league display every week, that size at this position isn't as much of a factor as the talking heads would like you to believe......

I’d like to see Kraft utilized more…he just looks like a natural TE in both blocking and catching. I’m fine with Musgrave, but the YAC potential is higher with Kraft.

Like the list however how is LT Rasheed Walker not part of the list? Left tackles don’t grow on trees.