I’m not saying they shouldn’t consider a guy like Ford, but I wouldn’t give away the farm for him either.
At a minimum it will take a 2nd rounder to get him. The Packers 2nd round pick this year is almost like another 1st rounder.
Then there is the contract factor. When I hear “Von Miller” type money that’s a lot of guaranteed jack. No rookie - even taken 12th- will come close to what Ford could get as an UFA.
I would rather they spend big bucks on a safety like Collins or Thomas because they have a lot of decent options in the draft to get an OLB or LB. Ideally, they draft a LB like White and trade up to get a pass rusher like Sweat.