Barring surprises, Thompson likely to trade down
Cornerback Cason may intrigue GM if he's available at No. 30
By Pete Dougherty •
pdougher@greenbaypressgazette.com • April 26, 2008
Arizona cornerback Antoine Cason could intrigue Packers General Manager Ted Thompson if he's available when the Packers pick at No. 30 overall. The Packers like his size, instincts and intelligence. Special to Gannett Wisconsin Media
Ted Thompson has to be hoping one of the top five tackles or Oregon running back Jonathan Stewart somehow is on the board when the Green Bay Packers' pick at No. 30 overall comes up in today's NFL draft. However, that was looking highly unlikely on the draft's eve.
Unless something unexpected happens, that could leave Thompson strongly inclined to trade back a few spots —
most likely with a quarterback-needy team if Louisville's Brian Brohm or Delaware's Joe Flacco is available — rather than rely on his draft board to take the next-best player.
If things fall as expected, there might be a couple of players at No. 30 Thompson would consider selecting, most notably Arizona cornerback Antoine Cason, but also Miami safety Kenny Phillips, and tight ends John Carlson of Notre Dame, Fred Davis of USC and Dustin Keller of Purdue. But trading back into the early second round could offer similar value, because some of those players could be available, along with players at other positions, including running back, of comparable value.
"There could be any of eight different guys there (at No. 30 that Thompson) likes, but he also knows (they) might not be there at all," said a high-ranking scout for another team picking in the bottom quarter of the first round.
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