Packers News: First-round options in the 2018 NFL Draft

The latest Green Bay Packers mock draft roundup, whether the Packers should target Aqib Talib in a trade, and more in the Packers News Report.

Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report.

Before we dive into the articles from around the internet, I thought this would be a good spot to discuss Green Bay’s tight end situation. How much of a priority should it be for general manager Brian Gutekunst to add one to the roster?

With needs at edge rusher, cornerback and even wide receiver, tight end could easily fall down the list of priorities early in the draft. And while there are a few interesting names set to hit free agency, none stand out. Not even Jimmy Graham.

Would a Day 2 or Day 3 draft selection be enough? Would they also need to re-sign Richard Rodgers for depth? Add this to the list of tough decisions Gutekunst has in his first offseason as the GM.

Let’s dive into the Packers News Report.

Packers news and notes from around FanSided

Should the Packers target cornerback Aqib Talib in a trade? [Lombardi Ave]

Green Bay needs to find more talent at cornerback. Should general manager Brian Gutekunst look to make a trade for All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler Aqib Talib? Paired with second-year Kevin King, a weakness could become a strength in Green Bay. Lombardi Ave’s Ralph Mancini weighs up the positives and negatives of a trade.

Green Bay faces daunting schedule in 2018 [Lombardi Ave]

We won’t learn the order of Green Bay’s games until sometime in April, but we know the opponents. With road trips against the Patriots, Rams, Vikings and Seahawks, Mike McCarthy’s team will have a number of difficult hurdles to clear in 2018.

Mock draft roundup 2.0 [Lombardi Ave]

Our latest roundup of mock drafts from around the internet. Who are the top draft analysts projecting to Green Bay with the No. 14 pick in April?

More Packers news and notes from around the internet

Does Pro Bowl prove Packers lack playmakers? [Cheesehead TV – Jason Perone]

Packers losing assistant defensive coach Darren Perry [Packers Wire – Zach Kruse]

Packers players not fine with NFL taking money for on-field infractions [ESPN – Rob Demovsky]

Next: Packers: 12 players that need to go this offseason

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