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2010 Mock Draft

JerseyAl — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:26:44 GMT

Is it ever too early to think about the draft? I am the Packers draft guy over at Drafttek.com. It's cool site that has human experts input needs information for each team, and then a computer simulation conducts a mock draft based on that information. Needs info and the mock draft itself are updated every week. Take a look and let me know what you think...

Drafttek Mock Draft

Mel's Last Mock

WiscoKing13 — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:23:54 GMT

Tyson Jackson moves to No. 3

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Whom will your favorite NFL team select in the first round of the upcoming draft? Where will your favorite college players land? Mel Kiper and Todd McShay have the answers in their updated mock drafts. To see them and all the best NFL draft coverage online, become an ESPN Insider.

Editor's note: Below is Mel Kiper's final pre-draft projection.

Well, we're closer to the draft, and while the top of it looks pretty set, with the Detroit Lions looking to wrap up the signing of Georgia QB Matthew Stafford, there still is quite a bit of intrigue in the first five picks.

The pivotal team will be the Kansas City Chiefs. Much has been made of new general manager Scott Pioli's penchant for trading because of his past with the New England Patriots. But I expect him to stay where he is for this draft (third overall) and turn the draft upside down by picking LSU DE Tyson Jackson. This kid is the best fit for the Chiefs' 3-4, and Pioli clearly knows the value of a good defense. In my previous mock draft, I had Jackson going to the Denver Broncos at No. 12, but Jackson fits perfectly with the Chiefs and Pioli isn't afraid to make a big play.

Another high riser in this draft is USC quarterback Mark Sanchez. He was criticized in some circles for not waiting a year and possibly being the overall No. 1 pick in 2010, but it looks like his gamble might pay off, as I have him going No. 4 to the Seattle Seahawks. Now, this could get interesting for Sanchez, because if Seattle doesn't take him, he could fall to No. 13 and the Washington Redskins or No. 17 and the New York Jets. If he's available after the Seahawks' pick and before the Redskins are up, don't be surprised to see the Jets move up to take him. They are very high on him.

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An inside look at quarterback Josh Freeman from Kansas St.

Kansas State's Josh Freeman is another quarterback who could go in the first round. If he doesn't go to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at No. 19, I wouldn't be surprised to see someone trade back into the first round to get him like the Cleveland Browns did to pick up Brady Quinn in 2007. Freeman has first-round talent, and it's going to be hard for a quarterback-needy team like the Jets, St. Louis Rams, San Francisco 49ers or Minnesota Vikings to let him pass by.

This also could be a year when we see a couple of trades with teams moving up to get their guys. The Philadelphia Eagles, the Jets, Tampa Bay and Denver's second first-rounder (18th pick) all are in places where those teams might not get the guys they want.

One of the hottest guys in this draft is wide receiver Kenny Britt. He has moved up quite a bit, and I have him going No. 22 to the Vikings. Many believe he is one of the best route runners in the draft and has tremendous upside. He has had some great individual workouts and has impressed. On the flip side, wide receiver Hakeem Nicks has dropped due to his subpar workouts and might fall out of the first round.

With that in mind, here's my opinion on how the first round could unfold:

1. Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia

2. St. Louis Rams: Jason Smith, OT, Baylor

3. Kansas City Chiefs: Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU

4. Seattle Seahawks: Mark Sanchez, QB, USC

5. Cleveland Browns: Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest

6. Cincinnati Bengals: Andre Smith, OT, Alabama

7. Oakland Raiders: Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia

8. Jacksonville Jaguars: Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech

9. Green Bay Packers: B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College

10. San Francisco 49ers: Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri

11. Buffalo Bills: Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB, Texas

12. Denver Broncos: Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee

13. Washington Redskins: Brian Cushing, OLB, USC

14. New Orleans Saints: Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State

15. Houston Texans: Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State

16. San Diego Chargers: Michael Oher, OT, Mississippi

17. New York Jets: Percy Harvin, WR, Florida

18. Denver Broncos (from CHI): Chris "Beanie" Wells, RB, Ohio State

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State

20. Detroit Lions (from DAL): Rey Maualuga, ILB, USC

21. Philadelphia Eagles: Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia

22. Minnesota Vikings: Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers

23. New England Patriots: Donald Brown, RB, Connecticut

24. Atlanta Falcons: Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois

25. Miami Dolphins: Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland

26. Baltimore Ravens: Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State

27. Indianapolis Colts: Peria Jerry, DT, Mississippi

28. Buffalo Bills (from PHI, which received from CAR): Phil Loadholt, OT, Oklahoma

29. New York Giants: Clay Matthews, OLB, USC

30. Tennessee Titans: Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut

31. Arizona Cardinals: Everette Brown, DE, Florida State

32. Pittsburgh Steelers: Max Unger, C, Oregon

Wow kind of shocking how far jackson has moved up

btw if this is how the draft works out, the pack should trade down to Denver and we'd most likely still have Orakpo or Raji on the board.

I can't believe the OLB larry english isn't off in the first round, which would be a great thing for the pack

Jeremy Thompson 3/4 pass rushing linebacker

largetree — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:53:44 GMT

Found this interesting from last year's mock draft by WalterFootball, Thompson was pegged to be 1st pick of the 3rd round. Maybe we already have players that fit the 3/4 scheme.

#64 Miami Dolphins: Jeremy Thompson, DE/OLB, Wake Forest
The Dolphins finally get a 3-4 pass-rushing linebacker. Jeremy Thompson, who had 6.5 sacks last year, could replace the vastly overrated Joey Porter as soon as October.

http://www.walterfootball.com/draft2008_3.php

Trade #9 to team needing a QB

largetree — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:51:10 GMT

Found this interesting off of Walter Football site...there are only 3 QB's available in this draft and 5 teams that need one (I would add Seattle to the list to make 6 teams).

"If the Buccaneers or Vikings want Sanchez, they will have to trade up for him because they will be in a bidding war. However, Mark Sanchez being a Buccaneer has a great probability of happening because the Patriots traded away Matt Cassel to the Chiefs. Now, the only teams in the first round that need a quarterback are Detroit, San Francisco, NY Jets, Tampa Bay and Minnesota. With three starting quarterbacks who will be going in the first round, two of the teams will be without one. In my mock, that's San Francisco and Minnesota. Tampa gets the face for the organization they have lacked since Doug Williams."

http://www.walterfootball.com/draft2009matt.php

If certain players aren't available at #9 (e.g., BJ Raj or one of the stud Offensive Tackles) I could easily see TT trading out of the spot. I don't think we would trade with Vikings but one nice thing is Pack picks right before Niners and could use this as leverage to get SF to trade with us...Pack would drop from #9 to #10 and maybe pick up a extra 3rd. This plan especially makes sense if 2 of the 3 QB's are already off the board like Sanchez & Stafford leaving only Freeman. I've seen multiple mocks where both Sanchez & Staffort are gone by the time we pick. Another trade partner is the Jets but then we drop all the way to #17...would need to get the Jets 1st & 2nd to do this deal.

Another Draft Projection...

Jim Ganzer — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:43:10 GMT

From Frank Coyle.....

NFL Draft ’09 - First Round Mock Draft
    Jan. 27- Selection order decided prior to Super Bowl - Post Senior Bowl
       * Underclassmen - Final position determined by Super Bowl playoffs

1st Round
1. Detroit                     * Matthew Stafford          QB            Georgia
2. St. Louis                 * Michael Crabtree           WR           Texas Tech
3. Kansas City             * Andre Smith                  OT             Alabama
4. Seattle                  * Mark Sanchez                QB             Southern Cal
5. Cleveland                 * Everette Brown             DE             Florida St
6. Cincinnati                Eugene Monroe             OT            Virginia
7. Oakland                  Brian Orakpo                 DE            Texas
8. Jacksonville            Michael Oher                    OT             Mississippi
9. Green Bay     Aaron Curry           LB         Wake Forest
10. San Francisco       * Jeremy Maclin              WR             Missouri
11. Buffalo                    Jason Smith                       OT             Baylor
12. Denver                    Rey Maualuga                  LB              Southern Cal
13. Washington            Malcolm Jenkins               CB              Ohio St.
14. New Orleans          * Vontae Davis                  CB              Illinois
15. Houston                  * Knowshon Moreno          RB           Georgia
16. San Diego               B.J. Raja                           DT             Boston College
17. NY Jets                   James Laurinaitis             LB              Ohio St
18. Chicago                  * Percy Harvin                 WR             Florida
19. Tampa Bay             * Chris Wells                      RB             Ohio St
20. Detroit (Dallas)       Alphonso Smith                CB             Wake Forest
21. Philadelphia            Michael Johnson             DE             Georgia Tech
22. Minnesota                Brian Cushing                  LB             Southern Cal
23. New England         * D.J. Moore                     CB              Vanderbilt
24. Atlanta                   Brandon Pettigrew           TE            Oklahoma St
25. Miami                      * Aaron Maybin                 LB              Penn St
26. Baltimore                * Darrius Heyward-Bey WR            Maryland
27. Indianapolis             Peria Jerry                         DT             Mississippi
28. Phil (Carolina)         Derrick Williams             WR             Penn St.
29. New York Giants     * Nakeem Nicks             WR             North Carolina
30. Tennessee                William Moore                FS           Missouri
31. Arizona                      Clint Sintim                     LB             Virginia
32. Pittsburgh                    Larry English                        LB            Northern Illinois

      For Two Round Mock Draft go to www.draftinsiders.com

Jason Taylor ?????

mtra11 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:23:01 GMT

I have heard that the Pack MAY be looking at Jason Taylor of the Dolphins ??

true ??? he has some good moves on the dance floor.....not that it qualifies

him for the Pack..but.....hey..it can't hurt !! LOL

Mock Draft....

Jim Ganzer — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:23:45 GMT

Here is a mock draft from Frank Coyle

1st Round
Photo - DE Brian Orakpo - Texas
1. Detroit - * Andre Smith              OT - Alabama
2. Kansas City - * Matthew Stafford       QB - Georgia
3. St. Louis - Michael Oher                OT - Mississippi
4. Cincinnati - * Michael Crabtree       WR - Texas Tech
5. Seattle - * Taylor Mays                 S - Southern Cal
6. Oakland - * Vontae Davis             CB - Illinois
7. Cleveland - * Jeremy Maclin            WR - Missouri
8. Jacksonville - James Laurinaitis        LB - Ohio St
9. Green Bay - Brian Orakpo              DE - Texas
10. San Francisco - Rey Maualuga            LB - Southern Cal
11. San Diego - Eugene Monroe          OT - Virginia
12. Buffalo - Aaron Curry                  LB - Wake Forest
13. Houston - Brian Cushing              LB - Southern Cal
14. New Orleans - William Moore            FS - Missouri
15. Washington - Michael Johnson        DE - Georgia Tech
16. Arizona                    * Chris Wells                  RB              Ohio St
17. Philadelphia                 Jason Smith              OT            Baylor
18. Denver                     * Percy Harvin             WR           Florida
19. Chicago                  Malcolm Jenkins             CB            Ohio St.
20. Minnesota                * Jermaine Gresham     TE            Oklahoma
21. Detroit (Dallas)          *Tim Tebow               QB            Florida
22. NY Jets                   * Knowshon Moreno        RB            Georgia
23. Tampa Bay                  * George Selvie          DE            South Florida
24. Miami                      * Everette Brown             DE             Florida St
25. Atlanta                  Alphonso Smith            CB            Wake Forest
26. New England             Clint Sintim               LB            Virginia
27. Baltimore                   * Brandon Spikes         LB             Florida
28. Indianapolis               Alex Mack               OC           California
29. Pittsburgh                Derrick Williams             WR          Penn St.
30. Phil (Carolina)             * Myron Rolle             SS           Florida St 3
31. New York Giants * Darrius Heyward-Bey    WR           Maryland
32. Tennessee                  * Greg Hardy               DE            Mississippi

          For Updated Two Round Mock Draft go to www.draftinsiders.com

41. Green Bay - * Ricky Jean-Francois - DT - LSU

Top 25 draft prospects

Jim Ganzer — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:10:36 GMT

Here are the updated top 25 draft prospects rom Frank Coyle....

Top 25 Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft ’09
          * underclassmen - Rating mid Feb. - Pre-NFL Combine ‘09

1. * Matthew Stafford - QB - Georgia
Talented junior QB has big time ability to develop into a special NFL starter in his pro career.

2. * Michael Crabtree - WR - Texas Tech
Gifted young receiver has the special athletic package to become a premier NFL playmaker.

3. Aaron Curry - LB - Wake Forest
Instinctive senior linebacker combines the total package including speed, instincts, quickness, mobility and power to be a rookie NFL starter in either defensive scheme.

4. * Andre Smith - OT - Alabama
Huge junior left tackle completed his outstanding short career, displaying great footwork and power for the outside.

5. Brian Orakpo - DE - Texas
Explosive edge rusher has the fast first step and power to pressure the passer off the edge and make big plays.

6. * Mark Sanchez - QB - Southern Cal
Strong armed junior QB has the talent to develop into a special NFL starter in his pro career with the ability to drive the ball down the field and make all the throws.

7. Eugene Monroe - OT - Virginia
Nimble senior left tackle is a well developed prospect with the combination of massive size, fine footwork and power to carry a rookie starting grade on the outside. He did not play in Senior Bowl.

8. B.J. Raji - DT - Boston College
Massive defender is a force on the inside with the ability to hold the point, stuff the run and push the pocket. His performance at the Senior Bowl moves him into the top 10-15 prospects entering combine.

9. Jason Smith - OT - Baylor
Athletic senior left tackle shows well developed skills including top athleticism, footwork, technique and body control for the demanding outside position. He opted out of the Senior Bowl.

10. * Jeremy Maclin - WR - Missouri
Big play junior wideout/ returner has been a game changer since his freshman season in his Big 12 career. He combines top speed, quickness and natural running skills in both key roles.

11. Rey Maualuga - LB - Southern Cal
Explosive middle linebacker had a strong ‘08 performance, showing power and speed with sideline to sideline playmaking ability. He is capable of playing in either pro scheme.

12. * Knowshon Moreno - RB - Georgia
Quick young tailback is one of the talented runners in this class with natural skills to be an early NFL feature back and fill all the key roles for the position.

13. * Everette Brown - DE - Florida St
Explosive junior edge rusher completed an impressive final season where he was a difference maker who commanded special attention from an offense especially in passing situations.

14. Michael Oher - OT - Ole Miss
Mobile senior left tackle combines the package of size, athleticism, agility and toughness to be a blue chip pro prospect. He should be a rookie NFL starter with the LOD to be a premier young left tackle.

15. * Vontae Davis - CB - Illinois
Athletic junior cornerback has blue chip talent including the size, recovery speed, quickness, instincts and quick reactions to develop into a top pro cover man with some development.

16. * Percy Harvin - WR - Florida
Fast junior receiver/ returner has shown big play ability in several roles with the talent to be a major difference maker that will command an early selection in April.

17. Malcolm Jenkins - CB - Ohio St
Physical cornerback has the combination of size, speed and experience to play any coverage scheme, showing the instincts, range and ball skills to be a rookie starter especially in a cover two scheme.

18. Brian Cushing - LB - Southern Cal
Mobile athletic senior linebacker has performed well, showing a high level of development to start as a rookie in either pro scheme.

19. Alphonso Smith - CB - Wake Forest
Tough savvy cornerback shows well developed skills for the position, combining keen instincts with fine AA, recovery speed and the intangibles to compete for a rookie NFL starting job.

20. * Chris Wells - RB - Ohio St
Fast powerful junior has the speed, strength and quickness to run both inside and outside with the burst to make the big play. He lost some time in ‘08 with leg injuries that will be evaluated in the offseason.

21. Peria Jerry - DT - Mississippi
Explosive senior tackle combines the bulk, power, instincts and quickness to create havoc from the inside and become an early NFL starter in a four man front.

22. * D.J. Moore - CB - Vanderbilt
Speedy versatile junior performer has excelled in pass coverage in addition to the return and receiving game that should elevate him to the first round after the postseason workouts.

23. * Aaron Maybin - DE - Penn St
Quick junior pass rusher shows a burst from the outside using his good speed and technique to beat tackles on the snap. He needs a big postseason to maintain this ranking and move up the charts further.

24. James Laurinaitis - LB - Ohio St
Rugged senior linebacker combines a high level of development with the physical athletic skills and the intangibles to start early as a pro in both NFL defensive systems mainly on the inside.

25. * Eben Britton - OT - Arizona
Physical agile junior tackle combines the athletic skill set with the technique, toughness and intangibles to become a starting rookie NFL lineman.

For the Top 50 Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft ’09 go to www.draftinsiders.com

Fast Rising Prospects...

Jim Ganzer — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:34:22 GMT

Frank Coyle reports on some fast rising prospects at the Shrine Game....

The East-West Shrine game showcased another interesting group of pro prospects who were able to display their talent in front of hundreds of NFL personnel men over the week long practices and game.

Running back Marlon Lucky of Nebraska took advantage of the opportunity to see action after an injury riddled senior season. Lucky rushed for 68 yards and 1 TD on just seven carries that earned him the game’s MVP award. "It was a big one for me," said Lucky, voted the Shrine game's Offensive MVP. "I didn't have a strong year and to just come out and play my game and show what I can do, I seized the opportunity. Now it's back to training." He was not the only impressive runner as Javarris Williams of Tennessee St. and Tyrell Sutton of Northwestern each scored a rushing TD for the East.

East-West Game - Rising Prospects

WR Jarett Dillard – Rice
Polished veteran receiver had a strong week and game that helps his cause. He shows fine hands with precise routes and the only to read coverage and sit in openings. He looked sharp in practices and finished the week with a fine performance in the game. He has been a very productive receiver in college and will look to impress at the NFL Combine that should ensure him a top 100 selection in April.

OT Sebastian Vollmer - Houston
Big mobile right tackle flashed dominant skills in practice and carried it over to the EW Game. He has a massive wingspan and uses his hands and arms well to gain an initial advantage. He shows fine feet to maintain his blocks with the talent to hand counter moves. He shows the ability to block in the 2nd level making him one of the rising prospects in this class.

Defense
DE/DT Jarron Gilbert - San Jose St
Awesome athletic package that left a strong impression over the week. He has imposing triangle numbers and measures in at 6’5” 287 lbs., great wingspan and hands. He is an incredibly mobile athlete for those dimensions showing good recognition skills and the ability to move quickly laterally to make plays outside the box. He also projects to end especially in a 3-4 scheme and is one of the fastest rising prospects from this game. A strong NFL Combine performance could move him into the top two rounds.

CB Don Carey - Norfolk St
Small-school prospect impressed over the week’s practices and game vs D1 talent.
At 5’11” 186 lbs., he plays a physical game with the ability to bump and run or make tackles in run support. He shows fine instincts and recovery speed to play man situations and elevated his stock nicely over the week. He moves on to the NFL Combine in later February.

For an In-depth East-West Game analysis – January Newsletter out this week

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Offensive Underclassmen in Draft from Frank Coyle

Jim Ganzer — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:46:09 GMT

Ahead of the Curve

Underclassmen for the NFL Draft 2009

The declaration date for underclassmen for the NFL Draft 2009 is Jan. 15th - Players have an additional three days again to decide to either declare or change their minds with the Jan. 18th date final for underclassmen. QB Tim Tebow of the national champion Florida Gators has decided to return to school for his final season and seize an opportunity to win a third national championship and a 2nd Heisman Trophy. He has an opportunity to rewrite the college record books during the 2009 season. QB Matt Stafford of Georgia did declare to turn pro and has a chance to become the top overall selection in April with a strong postseason. He heads a class of over 30+ underclassmen already declared entering the final week of the process. This year’s class of underclassmen should set a new record for numbers by the close of the week. With the rookie salary cap most likely changing significantly to the downnside and being reduced for the 2010 season, this week should see record number of third year players entering the pro ranks. Draft Insiders’ will have an extensive Underclassmen report in the January Newsletter available later this month.

Offensive Underclassmen for the NFL Draft 2009

QB Matthew Stafford - Georgia
QB Josh Freeman - Kansas St
RB Knowshon Moreno - Georgia
RB Shonn Greene - Iowa
RB Donald Brown - UConn
RB Chris Wells - Ohio St
RB P.J. Hill - Wisconsin
RB Glen Coffee - Alabama
RB Brandon Mason - Stony Brook
WR Jeremy Maclin - Missouri
WR Kenny Britt - Rutgers
WR Hakeem Nicks - North Carolina
WR Darrius Heyward-Bey - Maryland
WR Austin Collie - BYU
WR Kevin Ogletree - Virginia
TE Jared Cook - South Carolina
TE James Casey - Rice
TE Andrew Davie - Arkansas
OT Andre Smith - Alabama
OT Eben Britton - Arizona
OG Greg Isdaner - West Virginia

For Defensive Underclassmen players go to www.draftinsiders.com

Well as of today the season is over

wiesox — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:19:06 GMT

The Packers will have a top 15 pick, and another from the Brett Favre trade (2nd most likley). Time to look forward to the draft.

Needs:

DE, OL, DT, Corner, and Safety

Grading this draft?

radar_love_316 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:46:28 GMT

Personally, I was thinking around C-, just a tad below average.

I was somewhat shocked to see that The Sporting News gave the Pack an A-, and the 3rd highest overall, to the Chiefs and Dolphins.

The Thompson Philosophy - A bit of a one trick pony

Milachi Crunch — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:17:33 GMT

Overall I like who the Packers picked. I think Brohm is an excellent choice as he's a smart QB who will do well in the West Coast system. Nelson is interesting and seems to excel at what the Packers want to do. Lee...is he a potential replacement for Harris/Woodson...we'll see. I like the potential of the TE out of Texas.

Now, onto the matter at hand. Every year, we have the same song and dance from Trader Ted. After the Woodson/Pickett year, he's sat on his hands at free agency and traded down at the draft.

Looking objectively at the philosophy, for a team that's rebuilding, getting the right guys for your system, having a lot of "talent" competing for positions, improving depth are important things. You need a lot of draft choices to accomplish those.

Thompson initially defended his position saying, "maybe if I felt we were one player or two away" then he'd go out and pay the $ or take a chance on talent (trade up or sign a big-time free agent).

We have the money, we were an overtime away from going to the Super Bowl...wouldn't this have been the year to do a little more of that? Again, I'm not saying that Nelson isn't going to be good, etc. But to value the 6th and 7th rounders as a 13-3 team...that is puzzling. To me, this would've been the year to go out and get a Rogers-Cromartie in the first round by trading one of those second round picks. Instead, Ted does his usual song and dance and parlays it down into an extra 4th. Then parlays that into an extra 5th and 2 extra 7th...it is just a bit "stodgy" in my mind.

Wolf had the guts to trade away a first rounder for a second round QB and also sign White to the largest contract seen at that time. He got Keith Jackson, Seth Joyner, Andre Rison, etc. Given his history, I'm just not sure he is able to adapt as a GM. I think his philosophy is ok...but using Moss as an example last year...he could've had the guy who broke all kinds of records but he valued Babre/James Jones more. Those are both nice players, but sometimes it takes a bit more of the gonads to pull the trigger on some of those type of moves to get a superstar.

What bothered me most about this draft

radar_love_316 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:48:37 GMT

Was trading the pick to the Vikings so they could move up and take Josh David Booty.

This could come back to bite us for years to come. I was much more comfortable with Tarvaris Jackson or Bollinger as their QB.

Did the secondary need more help?

cindoc — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:29:23 GMT

My only criticism with the draft is that I would have liked to have seen more secondary help with one of the last 4 choices. Lee basically takes Walkers spot but the rest of the secondary stays the same. I don't have a lot of confidence in the backup CB's. Blackmon is injured too much and Bush and Williams show that dreaded potential. More competition would have helped. C. Peprah is just a guy, nothing special. Another safety would again have provided more competition. I'm nitpicking here though. The team obviously likes the young guns they have as backups in the secondary.

Packers pick Jordy Nelson

Jim Ganzer — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:53:03 GMT

Packers pick WR Jordy Nelson of Kansas State

Matt Flynn

ptisme — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:02:19 GMT

Great pick in the 7th rd...Strong arm with A plus leadership skills...Great developmental prospect....

Round 3 & 4 picks....

Jim Ganzer — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:59:40 GMT

So far in day two the Pack have picked a tight end and a defensive end.

In the third round the Pack drafted TE Jermichael Finley from Texas.

In the fourth the Pack picked up DE Jeremy Thompson from Wake Forest.

Two more 4th round picks are coming up soon....

Packers pick Louisville QB Brian Brohm

Jim Ganzer — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:46:41 GMT

He may not have the strongest arm, but the kid is a gamer!

Who do we take tomorrow?

sanjaybeach — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:29:06 GMT

I would like to see us address the TE position with a strong blocker who could also catch a few passes in the red zone (like Bubba, but faster and cheaper). Also could always use OL and LB depth. And it wouldn't hurt to try out a couple of DBs, just in case Patrick Lee isn't the answer.

I like CB Charles Godfrey, LB/DE Cliff Avril, LB Xavier Adibi, TE Kellen Davis,

sam baker

ptisme — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:31:33 GMT

Reach!

Trading out of the first round

jimmythegreek — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:31:26 GMT

ESPN had an interactive mock draft today and the result was the pack trading out of the first round for a bevy of picks and the 2nd pick in round 2 (essentially moving back 4 spots). Man, if this really plays out, TT would be a fool not to jump on it. If building depth is the goal of this years draft, I say accumulate as many picks as possible

Players I'd like to see the Packers draft

sanjaybeach — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:16:46 GMT

I will start this post by acknowledging that I don't watch college football that much during the season, other than Wisconsin games. But every year at this time, I read about the players available and watch the draft workouts a bit. And certain guys jump out as perfect for the Packers needs. Just posting it to start up some discussion - feel free to comment or add players that appeal to you.

Here's my list of players outside the top round that I would like to see in GB. (Actually, I think Martellus Bennett would be a good first rounder for us).

Steve Justice, C, Wake Forest – 6’4”/293 5.24 2^nd/3^rd rd.

Top rated center for zone blocking system.

Martellus Bennett, TE, Texas A&M – 6’6”/259 4.68 2^nd rd.

Former basketball player with great size and exceptional hands. Caught 49 passes in 2007, despite Aggies’ run-oriented offense. Also had 67 knock-down blocks.

Kellen Davis, TE, Michigan St. – 6’7”/262 4.59 3^rd/4^th rd.

Strong red zone target, scored 6 TDs in 2007. Also played DE, with 6 tackles and 2 sacks.

Duane Brown, OT, Virginia Tech – 6’4”/315 5.07 2^nd to 4^th rd.

Solid RT prospect, one of the best athletes available at OT. Former TE. Currently overlooked due to loaded OT class.

Darrell Robertson, DE, Georgia Tech – 6’4”/255 4.76 3^rd rd.

An outstanding defender against the run, Robertson had an excellent 2007 season and impressed scouts at Senior Bowl. Can also play OLB.

Eric Young, G, Tennessee – 6’4”/310 5.08 3^rd/4^th rd.

#1 rated G coming into 2007 season, struggled with injuries all season, missing last six games with torn quadriceps.

Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech – 5’10”/189 4.55 2^nd rd.

Top CB in college football in 2007, known for his relentless physical style. Draft rating has dropped significantly after pedestrian numbers at 2008 combine.

Arman Shields, WR, Richmond – 6’1”/194 4.37 4^th to 7^th rd.

After missing most of his senior season with a knee injury, Shields wowed NFL scouts with an unbelievable 2008 combine: fastest shuttle times, 37½” vertical, benched 225 lb 19 times.

As you may notice, I look for players that were highly regarded for their performance on the field, but dropped due to injury or disappointing combine numbers. I added Shields despite the fact that the Packers have no room for WRs, just because he had one of the all-time top combine performances. He has the quickness that the Packers may be lacking at the position.

Merling goes to Dolphins in Rd 2

Jim Ganzer — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:40:18 GMT

Bummed about this pick - I wanted the Pack to take him with the 30th pick. So where do the Pack go with their 2nd round picks?

Mendenhall

yobenzie — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:42:06 GMT

i swear to god if he falls to us and TT doesnt draft him im gonna scream lol