Packers move on to OTA’s
The Green Bay Packers are now in the middle of organized team activities or OTA’s for June. Brett Favre will be here for most of them while some players such as Charles Woodson will not attend and work out on their own.
Hopefully the team will move past the distractions of the Moss trade not being made and the “he did say it, he didnt say it” Favre demanding a trade rumors. Only time will tell if Ted Thompson was smart in avoiding the Randy Moss trade and not drafting some immediate offensive help. The second round pick Brandon Jackson could become a huge part of the offense. Coming from a zone blocking scheme probably played a huge part in his selection. James Jones the wide receiver from San Jose state taken in the third round got some good reviews after mini camp. This is a pick Thompson is under a little scrutiny for, most people had him graded 4th to 6th round. I dont mind a sleeper pick now and then but it seems like Ted Thompson is always looking for these type of picks. If Jones turns out to be a good or great player, then Thompson looks like a genius. Myself, i would have rather have had Randy Moss by trading this pick. Same with the first round pick. He might be great but I would have rather seen a wide receiver or safety drafted there to fill a bigger hole on the team. Defense does win championships though, if the same defense shows up the whole season this year that showed up for the last four games of 2006, the Packers will be in the playoffs. Im sure Brett Favre will welcome that!