2011 NFL Draft: Are the Packers Looking to Go Defense with Their First Pick?

March 18, 2011   ·   Sean Merriman   ·   Jump to comments

The 2011 NFL Draft is fast reproaching, but what are the defending Super Bowl champs thinking?
The Packers may have the last pick in the first round, but I'm sure that every team would trade to be in that position, if it meant winning a Super Bowl title.
The truth about Green Bay, is that they really don't have too many holes to fill. Keep in mind that they won a Super Bowl with a roster that wasn't even close to full strength.
With that said, the idea here is to add depth to your roster if you're the Packers. Most draft experts have Green Bay going defense with that first round selection.
ESPN's Todd McShay has the Packers taking Arizona OLB Brooks Read in his latest mock draft.
"Reed was somewhat undervalued coming into the 2001 season because of an ankle injury suffered in '09, but he was fully healthy last season and showed the quick feet, violent hands and relentlessness it takes to succeed as a 3-4 outside linebacker. We've had a second-round grade on Ree...

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