Defensive Speed

Makes complete sense.  A great Dline is a huge component but devaluing ILB to the role of safety net has been killing the Packers.  Of course you could/should put more value on certain positions but having a mindset of almost writing off the position is becoming an Achilles heel.  Yes, I think they would be nuts to pass up Queen or Murray.  My line of thinking has shifted to believe ILB has to be priority 1.  Don't reach for a guy if those two aren't there but not looking to address it in the first 3 rounds just seems negligent. 

To counter that argument, Oren Burks.  Jesus.  I was really excited when they drafted him.

It would be damn near criminal to pass on Murray or Queen if either of them is there at 30.  The ILB position has been treated as an afterthought in GB for years.  If Murray or Queen are gone, GB has to find a way to get Wilson, Dye or Brooks, etc.  

I agree, it'd be a huge mistake to pass on Murray or Queen.  I know ILB isn't as "valuable" as other positions but #30 is the perfect place to draft a a starter at any position.  Guard, Center, ILB, slot WR, nickel CB, etc., all the "non-value" positions.......you get a starter at 30, it's a good pick.  

Queen or Murray would give this team an ILB that they haven't seen in decades.  I used to be on board with plugging "value" picks in at ILB and devoting more resources to pass rushers and secondary, but this defense has sucked for years and the common thread has been poor ILB play.  The only really good defensive team was 2010, and it happened to be Hawk and Bishop's best year together.  Coincidence?  I don't think so.  

I've seen several mocks that have the Raiders selecting Murray in R1, which I would be mildly shocked at since they just signed Cory Littleton AND Nick Kwiatkoski.  

I saw many mocks slot Murray to LV before those FA's.  Probably just lazy on the revisions.  

2.5 hours of draft show on ABC right now.

The lack of speed at LB was embarrassingly evident all season long. Offensive coaches salivated at attacking the middle of that defense. It was too easy. 

Main concern about Kirksey is his durability. But he’s what the doctor ordered- and can’t be all of the retooling of the middle that is done...