Message Received: Packers Draft Picks Fuel Competition Within
Packers addressed needs at positions and then some through 2026 NFL Draft
By Luke Leavitt
Because of the Micah Parsons trade last offseason, the Packers did not have a first-round pick going into the 2026 draft. Knowing that, each pick had to cover a significant roster need. With a strong emphasis on defense and long-term stability at premium spots, their six selections accomplished just that.
On Day 2, when the Packers finally made their first selection in this year’s draft, the message was made loud and clear, solve the issue.
The Packers' greatest roster need, cornerback depth, was addressed with the selection of Brandon Cisse (Round 2, Pick 52). Cisse adds size, speed, and physicality to a position group that needs both instant results and future starters. The ability, along with mindset of Cisse will add competition to a room that needs it. As Keisean Nixon and Carrington Valentine enter contract years and newly acquired Benjamin St. Juste still to be acclimated.
The secondary focus was further enforced with Domani Jackson (Round 6, Pick 201). Jackson's background at USC and Alabama gives Green Bay another outside cornerback with starting potential, providing insurance and potential.
As the team returns to a 3-4 system under new defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, Green Bay would address their other greatest roster need. Chris McClellan (Round 3, Pick 77) solves a significant defensive tackle need. A front that needed a true nose tackle presence is stabilized by his ability to anchor the interior.
The mobility and versatility to play along the defensive line reflects heavily on Gannon’s mindset. With Javon Hargrave arriving, and Devonte Wyatt recovering, McClellan was brought in to provide immediate impact.
With Micah Parsons recuperating from an ACL tear and other departures at the position, Dani Dennis-Sutton (Round 4, Pick 120) brings vital edge depth, and potentially more than that. The Packers now have a high-floor rotational rusher who can compete right away.
Not to mention, Dennis-Sutton scored a 9.93 RAS (A Relative Athletic Score for edge rushers is a 1-10 metric that measures a prospect's NFL Combine testing) which fell between Myles Garrett and TJ Watt going back to 2015.
Make no mistake about it, pass rush was a need. When Micah Parsons went down, the ability to get to the quarterback was non-existent. Plays were extended and rushes from the edge linebacker room was not near championship-level.
The need for depth behind a starting lineup that lost both Elton Jenkins and Rasheed Walker to free agency, is addressed by Jager Burton (Round 5, Pick 153), who offers versatility at guard and center. His duality as an interior player fosters stability and competition for Jordan Love's defense. A Packer pick through and through, Green Bay appears headed back to it's old roots in taking a big man who is good in space, and can play wherever he's called to.
Lastly, Trey Smack (Round 6, Pick 216) was a strategic move to push competition at kicker. With two kickers already on the roster, drafting the top kicker in the class signals a desire to solidify reliability. Smack’s accuracy and power especially from 50+ yards could reshape the Packers special teams outlook.
The third kicker drafted by Green Bay since 2007, they clearly don’t feel a need to do it unless it is warranted. Putting an exclamation point on the emphasis of covering needs, and bringing in competition to specific areas was made.
The position has let Green Bay down in the biggest of moments going back to 2023, as the answer to Mason Crosby’s departure has been elusive. 10 career 50+ yard field goals, an 82.8% career field goal rate and 100-of-101 extra-point attempts at Florida. Green Bay takes great pride in their draft picks and building from within, so expect this pick to be a message the kicking room that the competition is on.
Each selection had a specific purpose, from protecting Jordan Love, bolstering the defensive front, reinforcing a weak secondary, to tightening up special teams. By selecting players that suit their scheme, meet urgent needs, and perhaps provide an element the team has lacked for some time now, improve the competitive floor through the team. Adding pressure from within will only help Green Bay realize who they can build through.
The Packers have some added some competition to the cornerback room 🔥
🧀 Brandon Cisse - South Carolina (2nd round)
🧀 Domani Jackson - Alabama (6th round)#NFLDraft #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/JfVApFbq6j— SleeperPackers (@SleeperPackers) April 25, 2026
The only EDGE prospects since 2015 with an RAS > 9.89 and a pressure rate > 17.0% in at least one college season..
🔘 Myles Garrett, Texas A&M
🔘 Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn. State
🔘 TJ Watt, Wisconsin
🔘 Montez Sweat, Mississippi State
🔘 Malachi Lawrence, UCF
🔘 Aidan… pic.twitter.com/drUyMy3UmT— Adam Carter (@impactfbdata) February 27, 2026
Florida Kicker Trey Smack is the best Kicker in this year's class. Repeatable and consistent stroke with plant foot in great position. Not phased by poor snaps pic.twitter.com/w1e9yWpsH1
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) April 19, 2026
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Comments (70)
mnbadger
April 26, 2026 at 08:54 am
I love your summary of the draft and more importantly, the players!
Now get'm signed and turn our top-notch coaching staff loose.
Oooops, there's still that.
GPG!
LambeauPlain
April 26, 2026 at 09:10 am
I am excited to see what the D coaches can do...hopeful for ST staff...O staff, still gaining acceptance.
dobber
April 26, 2026 at 10:37 am
I'm hopeful on D coaching, too.
I'm also optimistic for some better health and cohesion in a more settled OL.
pantz_bURp
April 26, 2026 at 09:10 am
Now, if we can get Coach LaF to use and effectively orchestrate the moving parts in unison to play a full 60 minutes of football...?
I picture him as a child with his freshly washed hair and tight haircut sitting underneath the beautiful Christmas tree adorned with various ornaments and shimmering tinsel. He grabs the somewhat heavy metal Erector set...opens up the lid...peers inside. He then tries to change name tags with his younger brother Mike.
You see, Matt had his eyes all morning on Mike's gift. A brand new chrome Wahl trimmer with all the guards!!!
You see, there really is a Santa after all.
Santa Gute,
Pantz "the elf" Burp.
*aka Hermie, the DDS
Since'75
April 26, 2026 at 02:07 pm
How dare you not mention Matt's 'impeccable' eyebrows.
Not to mention his gorgeous piercing eyes.
What's wrong with you man!?
pantz_bURp
April 26, 2026 at 02:44 pm
Please forgive me S75, I do not know what I do. ;)
lil' p
Since'75
April 27, 2026 at 01:51 pm
Well, if your alcohol rehab goes as well as we hope it will, everything will clear up and you'll know what your doing 👍
Fingers crossed 🤞
MooPack
April 26, 2026 at 09:34 am
Looking forward to the Edge competition the most. Cox, Sorrell, Van Ness, DDS, Oliver to go with Micah when he returns. Oliver Or Mosby will be the odd man out. All should see rotation time. Outside of Michah I'm most excited about Sorrell's improvement.
Second is CB room. Cisse should be starter by quarter of season. Probably over Valentine. Jackson's size/athleticism should get him playing time if coaches can get some better technique out of him.
The DL room has a lot of guys listed on the depth chart, for now (12 according to ESPN). I have no doubt McClellan will stick and be in the rotation right away.
OL scares me a bit. There is a lot of faith in Morgan to establish himself at LT. I hope so. I'm also hoping they bring in someone after cutdowns or earlier for competition. Jager Bomb will probably push Monk off team. Also hope that UDFA Josh Gesky pushes the Guards.
And of course, the Kicker competition. While not exciting for some, this position needs stability. Trey Smack should win out. Gotta love the name.
dobber
April 26, 2026 at 10:02 am
"Looking forward to the Edge competition the most. "
The question of "who's in and who's out" will have a lot to do with how they manage the front: is it really going to be 3-4? ...4-3? Is it going to be truly multiple? The Packers used more off-ball LB last year than in past seasons and can make some space by using Oliver as an off-ball guy more, but he was up and down as an off-ball guy in college. Welch and Niemann are really just STs, so I don't think they figure into the off-ball calculation.
Speculation has been that Parsons won't be PUP'd going into the regular season and that he'll figure into OLB/DE snaps early--this means there very likely needs to be a spot for him on the 53 at final cutdowns. Losing Enagbare and Gary makes some room, but the Packers also need to make decisions on Cox and Van Ness for '27, so DDS was a draft for the future as much as the present.
"OL scares me a bit."
Aside from Kinnard, there's nobody on the OL depth chart that can say with much certainty, "I have a roster spot in '26." That both scares and reassures me. Scary for obvious reasons, but reassuring because it creates an open competition where hopefully the gamers rise to the top. Some of the projects who struggled to be active on game day or with injuries will have to clear out...arguably for new projects, but there's new hope there.
I think you're right: they'll have to find a known commodity to help fill, probably on the interior. As it stands in April, Tom looks like the back up C and LT....hell, he might end up being the starting LT.
"And of course, the Kicker competition."
I've already said my piece on drafting the kicker, but I belong to the camp that doesn't think it's *really* a competition. As you point out: they drafted Smack to push McManus off the roster. The cap savings are minor in '26. I think Smack will have to be outright bad to not get the job given how the Packers moved to draft him. He's much more refined than Carlson, and profiles as a kicker for the current era of "must be able to hit regularly inside 60 yards". We'll see how he kicks in December and January.
MooPack
April 26, 2026 at 10:17 am
“ The question of "who's in and who's out" will have a lot to do with how they manage the front”
Agreed. Final cutdowns should give more insight into which way they are leaning. No doubt they will be running multiple fronts.
Sorry the Kicker pick gave you such consternation. Hopefully that first game winner alleviates it.
dobber
April 26, 2026 at 10:53 am
"Sorry the Kicker pick gave you such consternation."
Thanks! They were just 7th round picks, after all, but that's two guys (one could've been Dallen Bentley, TE, or other guys they might have bid for and lost as UDFAs), or a shot at anyone who went in round 7 by still moving up to that round 6 spot. I still think losing that 5th stings a little, too.
golfpacker61
April 26, 2026 at 11:10 am
"They were just 7th round picks, after all, but that's two guys (one could've been Dallen Bentley, TE, or other guys they might have bid for and lost as UDFAs), or a shot at anyone who went in round 7 by still moving up to that round 6 spot. I still think losing that 5th stings a little, too."
I am thinking exactly as you are Dobber. #1 I want Smack to work out and be a 10-year fixture in GB.
But we were short picks already this year without giving some away. I almost never agree with trading up and giving away pick, even 7th rounders are valuable because having them means you don't have to fight 31 teams for the top UDFAs at 5:01 Saturday/Day 3. GB has taken some flyers and scored with 7th rounders; Rasheed Walker was a big one.
This year's last 20 picks should have had the Packer interest mainly because a perfect TE had fell way farther than he should have. And being able to select Bentley that late might have been a bigger steal than DDS in the 4th round. The other guy we missed on late was Diego Pounds, who was the Ravens Priority UDFA pickup. He was also a Top 160 prospect that wasn't picked. He would have been a really strong candidate to stick as a backup OL because he started 2 years @ LT in the SEC, and he could have played OG too.
Losing #160 was also a head scratcher for me. I picked McClellan in a lot of my mocks, but never at #84 let alone #77. I don't understand how a team picks up knowledge that other teams are interested in a player we like, I think that is probably smokescreen stuff and it worked this time. I like McClellan but he was not rated as a Top 10 DT. He would have been sitting there at #84, Gutey panicked.
DoubleJ
April 26, 2026 at 11:55 am
"I picked McClellan in a lot of my mocks, but never at #84 let alone #77. I don't understand how a team picks up knowledge that other teams are interest in a player we like, I think that is probably smokescreen stuff and it worked this time. I like McClellan but he was not rated as a Top 10 DT. He would have been sitting there at #84, Gutey panicked."
Mocks aren't real drafts. Just because you could get someone at X in your mock doesn't mean they will be there in real life. The 49ers took De'Zhaun Stribling at 33 but he was almost always around in the 90s in mock drafts. The Cardinals took Kaleb Proctor at 104 but I've gotten him at 153 in mocks. There was apparently video of the Vikings draft room and when GB took McClellan at 77 they were mad as it looks like he was their target at 82 instead of Orange. The Beast had McClellan as DT8 so it was a top 10 DT.
golfpacker61
April 26, 2026 at 04:21 pm
The point I was making when I said "I picked McClellan in alot of my mocks" was that I liked McClellan better than most of the DTs rated ahead of him. I picked him because he can stop the runs and has pass rush juice. I am glad he is a Packer. I appreciate your opinion DJJ, but mine is that we could have stayed put & got him at #84. Little runs on a position happen all the time in the draft sparked by 1 pick.
I thought Stribling was ranked too low from the start. He was always my first WR for GB. His production speaks for itself, and his 40 time blew him up. When it's all said and done I like McClellan, not the trade.
TKWorldWide
April 26, 2026 at 04:25 pm
I’m a big fan of anyone who can stop the runs.
#ashartcanbreakaheart
DoubleJ
April 26, 2026 at 05:46 pm
You completely missed the point I was making. It had nothing to do with you liking McClellan or not. It was all about you making the assumption that he would have been there at 84 based on Mock Drafts. I'll say this again "just because you could get someone at X in your mock doesn't mean they will be there in real life." I then gave multiple examples of why that is. Even if you thought Stribling was ranked too low I bet everyone in Mock Drafts would never had taken him at 33 or even seen him go at that point. He was usually mid R3 to mid R4 being drafted in mocks (a good 45 to 80 picks later). This is why Gute trading up to make sure he got his player made sense. The cost was minimal PLUS based on reactions from the Vikings it looks like he was going to go to them at 82. Thus meaning he wouldn't have been available at 84 had Gute stayed put.
GregC
April 26, 2026 at 12:52 pm
Two DTs went off the board in the 7 picks after that trade-up in the second round. It was a mini-run on DTs, and the trade-up put Gute in position to take the one he thought was best. Time will tell if it was the right decision, but we have no way of knowing if McClellan would've been available at #84.
SicSemperTyrannis
April 26, 2026 at 12:54 pm
Between 77 and 84 two DTs were taken. Gutey did the right thing to trade up and get the highest player on their board.
Whether their board should have been different, that's a different discussion.
Guam
April 26, 2026 at 10:25 am
I'm hoping Glover is healthy and continues his development this season. He looked good in preseason last year and then was out for the season with a shoulder injury. If he picks up where he left off last preseason, he will be an important OL piece for the Pack. Otherwise Gute better be scouring the waiver wire because behind Kinnard and Burton the others don't inspire much confidence.
I would also like Gute to find a blocking TE. Kinnard is a good blocker but has no receiving skills. It would be nice to have a blocking TE that can actually threaten the defense as a receiver.
dobber
April 26, 2026 at 10:39 am
"I would also like Gute to find a blocking TE."
Kraft, Whyle, and Musgrave are all in their walk years.
I look at Burton and he's rated about the same as guys like Monk or L. Smith or *ulp* Hanson at draft time. He feels like the next IOL project...and Monk and Hanson couldn't stay active on game days. I hope I'm wrong, but they need at least 2 more guys (beyond Kinnard) who are playable subs who will be active on game days. Maybe Glover is one of those guys.
golfpacker61
April 26, 2026 at 11:22 am
I like Whyle better than Musgrave Dobber. He is not the answer at blocking TE either, but he is better at it than Musgrave. I am still holding out hope GB can swing a deal of Musgrave strait up trade for Schoonmaker. Both teams are ready to move on and it would be a cheap opportunity for GB to get what they aren't getting from Musgrave. Schoonmaker is at least as good of a pass catcher, and almost as fast as Musgrave. The key is the Cowboys are ready to move on from him, and they just signed a UDFA TE named Triggs to a $200,000 contract. Writing is on the wall.
GreenGold was talking about Messiah Swinson, TE on the practice squad who is a great blocker, Maybe he takes a jump for us. Bentley would have been an ideal fit.
dobber
April 26, 2026 at 12:58 pm
Neither Whyle nor Musgrave is a good blocker, but I think you undersell Musgrave as a blocker.
"GG was talking about Messiah Swinson, ... Maybe he takes a jump for us. "
We're hoping on a lot of jumps this season.
greengold
April 26, 2026 at 01:42 pm
Swinson wasa better pass blocker than run blocker. I really wanted a solid Y TE from this draft, but my guess is Gutekunst wanted that too, and he just didn’t have the firepower. The guy won’t rest, and I trust he will find one at roster cuts or via trade.
Most importantly, I think we all saw our run game grind to a halt when Kraft went down. Banks was garbage, and we didn’t get Rhyan’s best mauling. He had it at UCLA… Y TE & OT additions of quality would be welcomed by this fan.
golfpacker61
April 26, 2026 at 04:27 pm
GreenG, what do you think about a player for player trade of Musgrave for the Cowboys Luke Schoonmaker, whose forte is blocking? Both were drafted 2nd round same year. I read 2 Cowboys articles saying he is now TE3 for them and they might trade him.
Coldworld
April 26, 2026 at 02:05 pm
I was a proponent of Swinson when we got him. He’s the one that blocked all through high school and until his b last year of college. He admitted in an interview that he only really learned to catch and run routes before his final year.
That said, he’s been here a while and almost never had a serious opportunity in either summer practices or a preseason game. The coaches just don’t want to use him. Perhaps he’s not been good enough, but I get the impression they do not give him a chance because he lacks the threat that our other back ups bring even if he blocks better. The thing is, that we never ask those TEs to do much else and, Lewis aside, they have never done it well.
golfpacker61
April 26, 2026 at 04:29 pm
There isn't ANY threat though, CW, when they bring the extra lineman Kinnard, in as a TE. Nobody is throwing to him.
Coldworld
April 26, 2026 at 05:56 pm
Let’s be honest. No team worries about a Packers TE2. They aren’t used enough offensively if Kraft is out there.
Also Kinnard is a demon ball in hand, as long as he keeps it there.
Guam
April 26, 2026 at 11:25 am
Kraft is the only obvious keeper in the current TE bunch. And he is also the only TE that can actually block besides being an outstanding receiver. Given the current passion for multiple TE sets in the NFL, it sure would be nice if Gute could find a blocking TE that could also catch a football occasionally.
I really expected Gute to invest at least two picks in the OL. The lack of depth is troublesome and the only proven guy is Kinnard. Other than Kinnard and Glover, I would dump the rest of the backups from the 2025 season. Burton may help, but I really hope Gute isn't done shopping for veterans. He has some cap room to work with so there is a possibility.
dobber
April 26, 2026 at 01:08 pm
"Other than Kinnard and Glover, I would dump the rest of the backups from the 2025 season."
At this stage, I'd agree. If they liked what they saw in Monk, they wouldn't have drafted Jager(meister). They're going to have to find someone who can give them something at LT, and I'm dubious on whether that's Glover or Kinnard.
Before the Packers had 6 picks--before they picked up the extra Wicks pick or their comps--I was thinking "2 CB, 2 DL, 2 OL". They signed Hargrave and St. Juste, and got the extra 5th and the comp 7th, and it felt like they had room to take a pretty free hand, but the OL still needed a couple picks. Well, they pared those picks back and got 2 CB, 2 DL (depending on how you view DDS), an OL and a K.
Guam
April 26, 2026 at 02:19 pm
Kinnard can play T, but I think his better position is IOL. And that puts a lot of pressure on Glover to be the swing tackle or Gute will need to find another veteran. Let's hope there is a cap cut this summer that doesn't want ridiculous money.
Coldworld
April 26, 2026 at 03:55 pm
Thank you! Kinnard is not athletic enough to be a full time T. The Eagles figured that out. We thought differently. Inside he actually would be a good next man up. He just doesn’t move well laterally or explosively. He needs to be inside.
dobber
April 26, 2026 at 09:55 pm
"Thank you! Kinnard is not athletic enough to be a full time T."
Maybe not, but when constructing a game day actives list his ability to play several positions enough to keep the team afloat facing an in-game injury is pretty valuable.
golfpacker61
April 27, 2026 at 08:16 am
It really seems as if all of our backups are groomed to play IOL. Even though most of them were college OTs. Belton was a decent OT, he could backup there. Most of these backups have been in GB at least 2 years, if they aren't good enough, find someone that is. Damn it, Diego Parsons was available late in the draft and after as a UFDA, we missed the boat there.
In retrospect, I would gladly take Rasheed Walker back right now for the pittance he was paid. No one has inside info on whether he would have considered that, but as his situation took forever and deteriorated into that measly contract, the Packers FO should have been in contact with Walker before he signed.
SicSemperTyrannis
April 26, 2026 at 12:56 pm
We need a TE who can block, not named Kraft.
No good reason for our depth on O line not to develop ...
Coldworld
April 26, 2026 at 02:09 pm
Kraft might be our greatest offensive weapon, yet he is predominantly blocking. That’s simply idiotic. Some blocking, yes, but TE 2 needs to be the workhorse. TE3 can be the offensive back up. We almost never ask TE2 to contribute significantly offensively.
GregC
April 26, 2026 at 05:59 pm
Last year Kraft had 489 yards and 6 TDs in 7-1/2 games. He was on pace for well over 1,000 yards and about 14 TDs. So obviously he was doing plenty besides just blocking. How many yards does he need to gain in a season before you think the coaches are not "idiotic" in the way they use him? 1,200? 1,500? 2,000?
Coldworld
April 26, 2026 at 06:04 pm
How often is he blocking or chipping before running a short route? When you figure that out you might see why.
DoubleJ
April 26, 2026 at 11:48 am
"Kinnard is a good blocker but has no receiving skills. It would be nice to have a blocking TE that can actually threaten the defense as a receiver."
That isn't surprising as he is OT3.
SicSemperTyrannis
April 26, 2026 at 12:50 pm
Hopefully all the apparent competitions are truly competitions, and may the best men win!
SicSemperTyrannis
April 26, 2026 at 12:47 pm
Jager (pronounced Jay-grr) I don't care, we still need to call him Jaeger bomb! I want to see him bombing opposing defenses. No reason that on his rookie contract Monk can't still be third string? Dani (pronounced deNY!) or DDS, I want to see him denying opposing offenses.
Trey Smack is the hatrick of the name All-stars!
greengold
April 26, 2026 at 02:38 pm
Anyone know where LB Scooby Williams signed?
SicSemperTyrannis
April 26, 2026 at 06:20 pm
Lol
LeotisHarris
April 26, 2026 at 06:24 pm
I do not, but Kaleb Blaha received and invitation to the Saints rookie camp.
dobber
April 26, 2026 at 09:57 pm
Ruh Roh...
golfpacker61
April 27, 2026 at 08:19 am
Vikings.
DoubleJ
April 26, 2026 at 09:37 am
RAS has DDS' at 9.96 not 9.93. What is interesting is how close DDS' numbers are compared to Myles Garrett.
DDS Garrett
Hand: 10.130 10.250
Arm: 33.380 35.250
Height: 6055 6044
Weight: 256 272
Bench: 26 33
40: 4.63 4.64
20: 2.67 2.68
10: 1.63 1.63
Vert: 39.50 41.00
Broad: 1011 1008
Shuttle: X X
3-Cone: 6.90 X
golfpacker61
April 26, 2026 at 11:25 am
DDS is also very athletic, moreso than Gary for sure. Look at the interception from the highlights in the other article. Also, unlike Gary, DDs doesn't give up on plays either. Parsons will make him even better. He has a new little brother on the team.
WestCoastPackerBacker
April 26, 2026 at 12:06 pm
He bats down passes and forces fumbles too!
SicSemperTyrannis
April 26, 2026 at 01:00 pm
And blocks punts!
BuckyBadger
April 26, 2026 at 12:53 pm
Let's see what he is in the pros. If he was such a better prospect why was he take this late?
DoubleJ
April 26, 2026 at 01:44 pm
That is the $Million question. Most Edge players with his athleticism, size, and production are top 15 players. Even ones that have his production but not same athleticism are R2 or early R3 picks. Granted there are ones looked over and let's hope that's DDS.
golfpacker61
April 26, 2026 at 04:37 pm
Who gives a $hit why he fell to us? He did Bucky and it's a freaking steal. The dude is 6'6 270 and is fast and athletic. I will bet Parsons adopts him before the season.
Bitternotsour
April 26, 2026 at 09:56 am
Gutekunst told Packer fans something about the draft - that the 7th round and undrafted free agents are more or less equal this year, and that he felt secure enough about the existing talent that he was willing to go 2-for-1 to get a kicker.
I'm optimistic.
PhantomII
April 26, 2026 at 09:19 pm
Gute tells me something every year...Unfortunately so does ML...Let's see what happens this season...as if we had a choice...Players like Parsons stepping up (LEADERSHIP) to train up his guys, is a big plus...I think that will pay some serious dividends this season...Hopefully Gute hits several of these picks and they learn fast to keep the window open longer...Maybe JL hits it harder now with a kid on the way to show he's "THE MAN"...down the road a bit....It's time...GPG
dobber
April 26, 2026 at 10:06 pm
That's an interesting way to say it. I can't remember which analyst said several years ago that in most drafts, the difference between a guy picked in the 6th round or later and a UDFA is just GM preference.
pantz_bURp
April 26, 2026 at 10:25 am
Gutekunst is good. He is sly and stealth-like. He is cunning and quick to lean into his high Football IQ.
I would not look forward to playing cribbage against him, nor would I trust this Sean Connery/Bradley Cooper clone with my gal at the same table as him as I exit to visit the MEN's restroom.
Yes, he is that good.
Pantz
*those damn dimples get me everytime. Growing up, most remember the one guy who seemed to just get everything right (and you secretly wanted to be him for a day, a month?). He seemed to have more testosterone than the rest . Or, genetically was destined to be the Alpha. Well, Gute is THAT GUY. His body seemed to take on a Herculean trait three years sooner than normal. Now, as I look back and reminisce...I should just be happy I had my moments in the sun. Almost hard to remember I too was Alpha in my small town. Now, as I sit on the well-worn Lazy Boy bought at the local Kmart...I shake my head. Where once was located my defined pecs...all I see now are mudflaps from my 1970 Chevy pickup...sorry, I digress.
PackerBackerAZ
April 26, 2026 at 01:16 pm
You're right. Gutekunst is sly and cunning. How else do you explain his extension, with probable raise in salary, given his lack of pro bowl draftees, playoff success and Super Bowls?
Bitternotsour
April 26, 2026 at 03:28 pm
I explain it by having realistic expectations and not feeling entitled. You do you though.
Since'75
April 26, 2026 at 02:18 pm
Lol Pantz. K-Mart 😲😛
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If i could interrupt for a bit....
Ya'll could take a lesson from this man, lighten up and smile.
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Now...Can we get back focused on football!?
In Guter We Trust!!
pantz_bURp
April 26, 2026 at 02:46 pm
I think I'm falling in love with you... ;)
Pb
Since'75
April 26, 2026 at 08:48 pm
Well listen, i'm just going to be honest with you then.
I've had a thing for you going all the way back since ....10 this morning.
I just think we should keep this to ourselves and not discuss it anymore on here.
I have a stalker in here, and i don't want this getting around.
Hope you understand. 💘
pantz_bURp
April 27, 2026 at 06:32 pm
Do you look anything like your profile picture? ;)
Since'75
April 27, 2026 at 02:17 pm
"I would not look forward to playing cribbage against him, nor would I trust this Sean Connery/Bradley Cooper clone with my gal" - Pantz
You told me you were single...wtf!!
It's over!!
MooPack
April 26, 2026 at 11:50 am
Great positive article from PackerReport on the draft. Gotta love his enthusiasm. I agree with him on Cisse and DDS being steals.
Just add https:// to beginning of this for link.
247sports.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/article/thoughts-on-the-packers-2026-draft-class-green-bay-packers-nfl-draft-brandon-cisse-chris-mcclellan-dani-dennis-sutton-jager-burton-domani-jackson-trey-smack-eli-berkovits-283222324/
dobber
April 26, 2026 at 01:12 pm
"Great positive article"
The guy with Kool-Aid Man as his avatar says, OH YEAAAHHHH!!!
Since'75
April 26, 2026 at 02:22 pm
Hell yes!!
The more i read, the more i feel like we already won something, and the season hasn't even started yet.
Esquetoi
April 26, 2026 at 06:04 pm
The link is not working for me.
MitchAnthony
April 26, 2026 at 09:31 pm
If either, or both, of the cornerback prospects are willing and able tacklers then their picks were good picks. Looking your way Valentine.
Since'75
April 27, 2026 at 02:11 pm
I total agree with the concept of competition, it's a wake up call for some.
Although we could use instant help on the DL and Edge.
With competition, LVN needs to have a 'come to Jesus' moment, and pull a rabbit out of his *** hat.
If he doesn't, he should be able to scrape by on his guaranteed 17 million.
He'll be fine, with that great hair and sparkling white teeth, maybe a network job.
*******
Someone on here wondered if LVN was going to get his 5th year option.
I smiled and wondered if i'm going to win Powerball.
Boy 😛 , did i get the down votes for that one!!
I'm still trying to recover from that! 😠😁
***********
I'm going to downvote myself (done), i deserve it, who do i think i am anyway?
I gotta lotta nerve.
My only excuse is i'm usually plastered when i post. i have got to sober up sometime, i mean like... for sure. Sometime starting in the next 10 - 20 years.
I'm nearing rock bottom. 😲😢
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
April 27, 2026 at 06:04 pm
Following the draft is always a fun and upbeat time!
The Packers have a talented team should they stay healthy, and particularly at QB!