Heading into Day 1 of the draft, there were plenty of teams in need of starting quarterback help. Green Bay was not one of those teams. Which is why they took Brian Brohm with the 56th overall pick, of course. Obviously, this means that Aaron Rodgers has been put on notice even though, you know, he has yet to start one NFL game.
Actually, it has absolutely nothing to do with Rodgers and everything to do with who's behind him on the depth chart. Currently, that distinguished list includes Jerry Babb and Dalton Bell. Beyond that, Daunte Culpepper could potentially be the short-term -- and I stress "short" here -- answer.
With Brohm, who the Packers liked as a late first round pick according to NFL Network's Adam Schefter, Green Bay fills one of their handful of needs. And when finding a backup quarterback is at the top of the off-season to-do list, you're in pretty good shape. The team addressed another need, cornerback, four picks later with Auburn's Patrick Lee.
Not a particularly sexy first day, but that's sorta missing the point: day-after draft grades are meaningless, so just because the Chiefs are destined for a couple gold stars, and the Packers aren't, it won't mean much when the season starts.
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Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. Aaron Rodgers will either succeed Brett Favre quickly or else Brian Brohm will be the next Packer quarterback that will be the next best thing.
Posted at 11:56PM on Apr 26th 2008 by George B Vieto
2. Brett is UN-RETIRING! The Madden Curse will chase him back! Why? Watch!
http://www.bookiemom.com/
Posted at 12:46AM on Apr 27th 2008 by BookieMom
3. Brohm had a down year, you've got to be kidding me. Brohm had a great year. It was in the combine where people starting showing doubts. I am not a Packers fan (actually a Steelers fan), but I think the Packers got a steal with Brohm. Green Bay has got to feel good about their QB situation right now.
Posted at 1:39AM on Apr 27th 2008 by Craig
4. Gotta mostly agree with ya, Ryan [sigh, hate that!].
Not a knock on Rodgers at all. Everything about developing a backup.
Posted at 4:50AM on Apr 27th 2008 by da Duck
5. Good article. I am a Packer fan and hope that Green Bay also addresses the offensive tackle situation. Two good players (Clifton & Tauscher) playing hurt in their 30's. The Pack are th youngest team in the league and otherwise look wquite strong heading into the regular season. Eveybody misses a Hall of Famer but time does move on. Good luck Brett, it's been great.
Mike Matt
Chatham, NJ
Posted at 8:21AM on Apr 27th 2008 by M. Matt
6. The Ravens made a great choice. I look for Joe to bring the Ravens back after a couple of years. Go Hens. Joe from the Beach
Posted at 9:41AM on Apr 27th 2008 by Joe from rehoboth beach, delaware
7. The Packers have always had a great or interesting quarterback. Bart Starr, Favre, and who remembers Magic?
Posted at 10:28AM on Apr 27th 2008 by Jim Danis
8. i'm also an avid packers fan and although brohm had a down year last year i do think that there is something about this kid that has the makings of a great NFL quarterback. i watched him play for louisville(on tv)many times and i think that he can be a great acquisition to the packers...very good pick!!
Posted at 9:22PM on Apr 27th 2008 by pete randall
9. briam brohm didnt have a very good year last year because they got a new coach that didnt like quite a few players attitudes so he was benching them i mean how can you bench two of your best recievers at the same time?? louisville was picked to win the championship at the start of last year, their new coach will not last long if he keeps doing what hes doing, PACKERS DID REALLY GOOD FOR THEM SELF BY PICKING BROHM!!, gotta give brohm a year or two to read the nfl defenses
Posted at 11:39PM on Apr 27th 2008 by rick
10. Brian Brohm is a good person from an excellent family. I am glad he went to the Packers. The best thing about the draft being over, It is now time to
see if the so called experts were right. and also,
YOu dont have to listen to Jaws and Ego ridden Kiper
talk anymore. Now it is time to see what happens on the field. Brain is teachable, which will go along way in Geen Bay.
Posted at 10:44AM on Apr 28th 2008 by Gene Thompson
11. Brain is a good man from a good familly . he is teachable. and this counts in the NFL . I know part of his family since I am from Kentucky. The best thing about the Draft being over is that we wont have to listen to Jaws and Kiper a lot now that it is over. are those Guys in the Hall of Fame, I dont recall.
Posted at 11:46AM on Apr 28th 2008 by Gene Thompson
12. Neither of these two will ever replace or succeed Favre. I honestly don't think there has ever been or will ever be a better all around Qb then Brett. Now I dont me stats but his are pretty damn good anyway.. I mean the total package on and off field, and what he stands for, and his leadership on and off the field. He's made a few mistakes and faced a few bumpy roads ... haven't we all ? But he overcame every challenge he faced with class... There will never be another Brett Favre..... PERIOD...
SAN FRAN FAN
Posted at 3:44PM on Apr 28th 2008 by John
13. Packers will be fine this coming season. jermaine finley will be a big surprise to the league. Great tight end with great hands another weapon for rogers
Posted at 10:13AM on May 15th 2008 by george