GREEN BAY — One pick at a time, the Green Bay Packers checked off their needs during the three-day NFL draft.Two first-round caliber cornerbacks for their beaten-down defense. An inside linebacker who might actually be able to cover tight ends and running backs. Three big, fast wide receivers to stretch the field in Jordy Nelson’s absence. Another college tackle who will slide over to guard in the NFL. They even took a punter and, believe it or not, a long-snapper.
When the proceedings were over, general manager Brian Gutekunst’s first draft class was notable for how many bases it covered.