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First thoughts on Packers Draft Season from Pigskin Paul

Found February 06, 2013 on AllGreenBayPackers.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ted Thompson,  Aaron Rodgers,  Bryan Bulaga,  Derek Sherrod,  Andrew Datko,  Evan Dietrich-Smith,  C.J. Wilson,  Mike Neal,  Cedric Benson,  Ryan Grant,  A.J. Hawk,  John Kuhn,  Jarrett Bush
TEAMS: Green Bay Packers
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Ted Thompson is on the prowl… Before I get totally immersed in DRAFT information, including, but not limited to, the upcoming NFL COMBINE I thought it might be a good time to drop a few tidbits of information and opinion on the PACKERS off-season. I can assure you that TED THOMPSON and his staff are involved up to their eyeballs when it comes to the off season scouting process in preparation for the 2013 NFL DRAFT, which is the lifeblood of this organization under the guidance of the Thompson  administration. Want some further proof of that statement look no further than the current official PACKERS roster posted at their official website http://www.packers.com . Taking away the announced retirements of DRIVER & SATURDAY the roster stands at 69 players right now. Of those 69, 36 are original draftees of the PACKERS. But for THOMPSON, the 7 Round Draft is just part 1 of the annual talent acquisition process. The other part takes place (legally speaking) a second after the final p...
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