When Ted Thompson was the general manager in Green Bay, it was a lot easier to predict what position the Packers would target in the NFL Draft. He rarely signed free agents, leaving the team to fill any holes with draft picks.
Now it’s not as easy, at least not before free agency. Current GM Brian Gutekunst said when he got the GM position, that he would explore all avenues to improve the team. He wasn’t kidding. He’s been very willing to spend money on positions of need.
He made Jimmy Graham the highest-paid tight end in the NFL a couple of seasons ago.