Previous Five Picks
25) NFL-Seattle_Seahawks-2008_NFL_Mock_Draft_Seattle_Seahawks-230308">Seattle Seahawks: Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt
26) NFL-Jacksonville_<a%20href=">Jaguars-Auburn_Football-2008_NFL_Mock_Draft_Jacksonville_Jaguars-260308">Jacksonville Jaguars: Quentin Groves, OLB/DE, Auburn
27) Chargers-2008_NFL_Mock_Draft_San_Diego_Chargers-260308">San Diego Chargers: Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh
28) Cowboys-2008_NFL_Mock_Draft_Dallas_Cowboys-140308">Dallas Cowboys: Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina
29) 49ers-2008_NFL_Mock_Draft_San_Francisco_49ers-280308">San Francisco 49ers: Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan St.
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The Longest Mock Draft in NFL History Continues...
I’m not the only one that took on a ridiculously long, 30-plus part project here at Bleacher Report. JJ Stankevitz took on the massive task of doing a comprehensive preview of every major league baseball team.
He actually finished his preview Saturday, and was able to post a follow-up predictions column.
Basically, he’s making me look bad.
Pick No. 30: Green Bay Packers
Weeks after Brett Favre broke down, telling the world that the kid who always loved to play the game just didn’t love it enough anymore, the Packers are looking towards the future.
From my perspective, the future is looking pretty bright.
Aaron Rodgers has shown enough flashes over the past few seasons to make me believe that he’ll be at least adequate as an NFL starting quarterback.
He might even be a better option than the Favre we've seen over the last few years—or at least a more coachable option.
He certainly has a great group of wide receivers to work with. Greg Jennings turned into one of the most prolific deep threats in the NFL last season. Donald Driver is as steady an NFL wide receiver as you’re going to find. Donald Lee became a threat in the passing game.
I’ve heard some Packer fans credit Favre with making these guys better. I point to previous seasons when he didn’t have the talent around him and credit his offensive weapons for making HIM better.
Ryan Grant was a revelation last season. His rise to prominence transformed the Packers from a good story into a legit Super Bowl threat.
Their defense was fantastic all season long.
Woodson and Harris made up one of the better cornerback tandems in the NFL (as long as they weren’t trying to cover Plaxico Burress).
A.J. Hawk is slowly becoming one of the best defensive players in the game. Nick Barnett, when avoiding getting beat down by officials, had a great season as well.
To be honest, I’m not sure who the Packers are going to draft. I like their team. They’re pretty solid in almost every area.
One thing they’re missing, however, is depth.
Depth at the offensive tackle position, where Chad Clifton is sliding down the wrong side of 30, depth at the defensive tackle position (where the Corey Williams trade leaves their rotation a man short) and depth at the cornerback position (where outside of Harris and Woodson, they're pretty thin).
They certainly don’t have any glaring needs, but there are a few players that should be available at the end of the first round that will do a nice job filling at least one of those holes.
The Pick: Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona
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