April 1, 2008

Needs on offense: Sturdy run blockers well-suited for the team’s zone-blocking scheme would come in very handy. So would some young reinforcements at offensive tackle, with starters Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher starting to show their age down the stretch in 2007. Other needs include a backup behind QB Aaron Rodgers and a solid blocking tight end to replace Bubba Franks.

Needs on defense: Depth at cornerback could be the team’s biggest overall need. Veteran starters Charles Woodson (31) and Al Harris (33) are starting to wear down physically, and there’s a sharp drop-off in quality behind them at the position. A young pass rusher off the edge and more LB depth could also be on GM Ted Thompson’s radar screen.   

On Draft Day … With  the Packers picking up an extra second-round selection from Cleveland in exchange for DT Corey Williams, Thompson has the ammo to trade up, should he be so inclined. While he has traded down more than a few times in his three-year tenure, he has yet to swap in the other direction.