Packers didn't have to choose after all on Day 2 of draft

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Finally it worked out with Tennessee, which asked for the first of Gutekunst's two fourth-rounders, No. 135 overall, to give up pick No. 85, seven spots higher than Green Bay's original third-rounder.


Lo and behold, Rodgers – a short (5-10) but well-built (212 pounds) slot receiver who can run jet sweeps and return punts and kicks as well as catch passes – was still there. A multi-faceted weapon for Head Coach Matt LaFleur's offense and new coordinator Maurice Drayton's special teams was on his way to Green Bay.


So Gutekunst got both guys he was thinking about back in the second round, and he still has six picks on Saturday to work with – a fourth, two fifths, two sixths and a seventh.


The Packers' first three picks in this draft – cornerback Eric Stokes from Thursday's first round, plus the offensive lineman and receiver in Myers and Rodgers – clearly fill needs, but Gutekunst is thankful he didn't have to stray from his comfort zone to address them.


"I don't think it was going to be one of those things that we do at all costs," he said, meaning to prioritize need over the quality of the players, which would run contrary to the Packers' longtime MO.


"I really feel the three players we took over the last two days, the stars aligned a little bit for us. We feel good about the first two days and really looking forward to tomorrow."
 
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