GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – While the Packers might have had a plan on the first night of the 2018 NFL Draft, for fans watching the draft, it was quite a roller coaster ride.
At 1919 Kitchen and Tap in the Lambeau Field Atrium, fans settling in for the start of the draft were anticipating defense with the Packers’ first-round selection.
“I just want them to get faster, get some speed,” Quincy Devine tells FOX 11…
“I’m really hoping they get Derwin James, but any d-back would be good for me.”
Ryan Maki of Green Bay is all in when it comes to helping out the D.
“Being able to bring in another player or two with some of the other veterans we already brought on, along with Coach Mike who is now taking over for the defense, I think we’ll be in good shape.”
With coveted defensive players on the board at pick 14, fans weren’t happy when TV screens flashed the team had made a trade with the New Orleans Saints.
“We’ve got to pick the best player available right away,” said Chad Schillinger, a Packers fan from Minnesota. “I know they’ve got a couple picks next year, but that doesn’t solve this year.”
“Simply put, going from 14th to 27th takes us out of the running to take a top defensive back or safety, which is what I feel we needed,” said Maki.
Not long after the trade, the draft took another turn for fans when the team traded again, this time from pick 27 to pick 18.
The team selected cornerback Jaire Alexander out of Louisville.
“It’s kind of a good pick,” said Schillinger.
“The Packers do need defense. They have an offense with Aaron Rodgers. Hopefully, this guy can help out.”
“I’m ok with it,” said Wade Hatlestad of Owen. “It wouldn’t have been my choice, but I’m ok with it.”
Fans get to do it all over again. Rounds 2 & 3 of the NFL Draft are set for tonight.
