This is one of a number of articles I wrote about the changes at The Capital Times shortly after the announcement was made they would move to the web. Rob Zaleski is a writer that took the buyout, and Friday was his last day. I have not talked to him since, but I wish him the best in future endeavors. Read his CapTimes.com porfile here.

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“The times have changed so dramatically since I got into this business,” says Rob Zaleski, a columnist for The Capital Times as he paces before a room of aspiring journalists.

“You might think twice about going into the newspaper business,” says Zaleski, admitting it is the first time he has ever said this.

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I was surprised when I popped on the television early this morning and was surprised to find the draft already in process. Then I remembered they had an extra round to do on Sunday this year, and it made sense.

Interest in the draft is still minimal. My normal Sunday morning tradition inivolves sitting down with my multiple newspapers and trudging trhough them while listening to the classic country music station on cable. However, I decided to flip to the draft during and noticed the Packers were within three picks of their next selection.

The Packers address one of their needs, taking tight end Jermichael Finley from Texas. Finley is a pass-catching tight end that needs work on his blocking.

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