Packers Poised to Leave First Round or Draft With Defensive Playmaker

-- Whatever position the Green Bay Packers target in the first round of next week's draft, it won't be one that's prioritized in advanced.

Given where the Packers are -- sitting pretty with the 14th pick and 11 others in their pocket -- there's a cushion provided for them to take the best player available on the board. Now, that, of course, comes with its restrictions.

The Packers need obvious help on the defensive side of the ball after fielding a below average defense in several team rankings last season -- the final year under defensive coordinator Dom Capers. The best player available offensively at that point will likely be Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley, and all arrows are trending…