Nice, another team that didn't move at all in the draft. They sat with all their picks and dominated them.. well, not exactly what I would have done but they did pretty well. The reason I picked the Bills is because I worked for a summer there at the training camp and still know a few guys in the scouting department.
3: Original Pick: Marcell Darius-DT-Bama.
Bills Pick: Marcell Darius, DT, Bama
Available Pick: Marcell Darius, DT, Bama
-Sweet. Everything worked out exactly on point.. hard to miss this early in the draft. And by miss, I mean, miss the pick in a mock. They did the right thing though.
34: Original Pick: Kyle Rudolph-TE-Notre Dame.
Bills Pick: Aaron Williams, DB, Texas
Available Pick: Aaron Williams, DB, Texas
-Had him going to GB in one of my 1st email mocks. I love, LOVE Texas DB's for some reason. He can swing in the CB/S mold and help either position. Solid pick for the league's worst defense.
68: Original Pick: Stefen Wisniewski-C-Penn State.
Bills Pick: Kelvin Sheppard, LB, LSU
Available Pick: Martez Wilson, LB, Illinois
-I think Wilson has 1st round potential and can play different positions on the defense. His athletic ability is ahead of his skill and he's coming off an injury.. to me, that means mega upside potential.
100: Original Pick: Jason Pinkston-OT/G- Pitt.
Bills Pick: Da'Norris Searcy, DB, UNC
Available Pick: Clint Boling, OL, Georgia
That line needs help from top to bottom and I like Boling's game. He could be a future starter for the Bills.
122: Original Pick: Buster Skrine-CB-Chattanooga.
Bills Pick: Chris Hairston, OL, Clemson
Available Pick: Buster Skrine, DB, Chattanooga
-Flipped positions and players with what the Bills did. I went OL and then DB and came away happy in both cases. Skrine is intriguing prospect to me, one that can make a difference.
133: Original Pick: Ross Holman-OLB-OSU.
Bills Pick: Johnny White, RB, UNC
Available Pick: Niles Paul, WR, Nebraska
-Have to give Fitzgerald a chance and the more weapons the better. He needs a shot.
169: Original Pick: Greg McElroy-QB-Bama.
Bills Pick: Chris White, LB, Miss St
Available Pick: Greg McElroy, QB, Bama
-I didn't waver from my original pick and I know he didn't go until later, but he's a winner. He's not a rocket armed guy and might not have the potential upside that a Pat Devlin does, but he's solid in all phases and came from a high demand coach in Nick Saban.
206: Original Pick: Chris Hairston-OT-Clemson.
Bills Pick: Justin Rogers, DB, Richmond
Available Pick: Jabara Williams, OLB, Stephen F. Austin,
-I still think this kid is a player and can bring heat off the edge. Watch out for him the next few years with the Rams (I think).
245: Original Pick: Jabara Williams-OLB-Stephen F. Austin.
Bills Pick: Michael Jasper, DT, Bethel
Available Pick: Ian Williams, DL, Notre Dame
-I understand he's not terribly athletic and coming off a knee injury.. but he does one thing: stop the run. The Bills don't.
My Bills draft:
Marcell Dareus, DL, Bama
Aaron Williams, DB, Texas
Martez Wilson, LB, Illinois
Clint Boling, OL, Georgia
Buster Skrine, DB, Chattanooga
Niles Paul, WR, Nebraska
Greg McElroy, QB, Bama
Jabara Williams, LB, Stephen F. Austin
Ian Williams, DL, Notre Dame
--I really needed to get the Bills a TE and I didn't. Instead, I got them a thick, fast WR to go with Steve Johnson and Lee Evans. They have guys that can catch out of the backfield, so I hope my lack of a receiving TE doesn't hurt me. Love what I did with the DL and the LB options to help the worst run defense in the league. McElroy is smart enough to back up Fitzgerald.. who will get beat up again this year.
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May 5, 2011
Packers Draft Thoughts
Well, the NFL draft is over. That stinks, in addition to that sham, the rookies aren't under contract and the undrafted guys can't sign free agent contracts. Disappointing is the word that comes to mind. Earlier I did a mock draft for the Packers, Cardinals and Bills. Now, I will go back through those, compare who I had in my mock to the team's pick and then toss my 20-20 pick in. (The 20-20 pick is who I would have picked based on who was really available at that spot.)
The Packers draft, especially, could be confusing because of all the trades. So, what I will do is say who I would have picked if they had stayed and then who I would have picked with the trades.. I will evaluate the draft based on the real picks and not the picks that the teams had entering the draft.
32: Original Pick: Martez Wilson, OLB, Illinois
Packers Pick: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State
My based on available pick: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State
--It's not that I think that Martez Wilson is really that bad (I can't believe he was a 3rd rounder), it's just that I didn't expect Sherrod to be there round 1. Seattle taking Carpenter really opened this up to Green Bay and gives them a bookend, hopefully, for the next decade with Buluga.
64: Originial Pick: Chimidi Chekwa, CB, OSU
Packers Pick: Randall Cobb, WR, Kentucky
My based on available pick: Randall Cobb, WR, Kentucky.
--Again, I love Chekwa and think he could help the defense in the future, but are you joking? Cobb is an elite athlete and adds a HUGE slot dimension to Green Bay. His kick returning may be negated with the league's new rules, but he can return punts, and line up at RB.. AND QB. He may allow a wildcat formation to enter the mix, but his real value is what he can do after the catch and in GB's slant and crossing route passing game, look out.
96: Original Pick Niles Paul--WR--Nebraska.
Packers Pick: Alex Green, RB, Hawaii
My based on available pick: Chimidi Chekwah, DB, OSU
--A great place to pick, TONS of talent on the board. I don't need to even think about Paul because I have my WR. Probably my least favorite or 2nd least favorite pick is Alex Green. I understand his average, he's a one cut guy, decent speed, good hands.. but to me, he seems like Ryan Grant and James Starks. The Packers already have two of him. Plus, I thought Chekwah could have gone a round earlier. I also really would have had to think about Bolling, Acho, Ballard AND Hunter. Great spot to pick.
129: Original Pick: Roy Helu, RB, Nebraska
Packers Pick: Traded
My based on available pick: Karl Klug
--Helu went way earlier, sadly. See below
131: Original Pick: John Moffitt-C/G--Wisconsin.
Packers Pick: Davon House, CB, New Mexico St
My based on available pick: Karl Klug, DL, Iowa
--I'd give him a shot at the DL and I hate Iowa. I've watched this guy play for years though and think he could have a shot at the 5 technique in the NFL. He isn't huge, but he's a technician and works his butt off. At this stage of the draft, that's what I want.
141: Original Pick: (None, GB traded for this pick)
Packers Pick: DJ Williams, TE, Arkansas
My based on available pick: Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Oregon State
--Ted Thompson has a strict under 5'10 policy; I make exemptions for guys like this. He's small but physical, not fast but quick. He can run, he can catch, he'll mix it up, he can return. He is a great change of pace back and gives me something other than the one cut straight ahead run into guys like Ryan Grant and James Starks.
163: Original Pick: Derek Newton, OT, Arkansas State
Packers Pick: Traded
My based on available pick: Quan Sturdivant, LB, UNC
--Are you joking? Kid can play football, I don't care how many linebackers are on the roster; he's instinctive and coached by a defensive mind at UNC. He'd be insurance to Bishop and Hawk and would allow the team to cut ties with perennial baby and headcase, Nick Barnett.
179: Original Pick: (None, part of trade)
Packers Pick: Caleb Schlauderaff, OL, Utah
My based on available pick: Steve Schilling, OL, Michigan
--I thought about Newton again knowing he could play RT or slide into guard, but I think Schilling is a bit more scrappy and that's the kind of player I prefer. Not an elite player, but he'll bust his butt and add some toughness to the interior of the Packers line.
186: Original Pick: (None, part of trade)
Packers pick: DJ Smith, LB, App. State
My based on available pick: Jerrell Powe, DL, Ole Miss
--David Carter got taken just before this pick, disappointing to me, as I wanted him at DT again. Instead, I settle for somewhat underachieving Powe to give me a HUUUUGE body at DT. As a spot guy, he should be motivated and play hard, conditioning won't be an issue since I have Raji already.
197: Original Pick: David Carter, DT, UCLA.
Packers pick: Ricky Elmore, OLB, Arizona
My based on available pick: Ross Homan, LB, OSU
--Doubt he really fits my scheme, but I want smart, hard-working guys and that's what he is. I really like the Elmore pick, don't get me wrong... but I LOVE Homan and considered him the pick before.
204: Original Pick: Jermale Hines, S, OSU
Packers Pick: Traded
My based on available pick: Andrew Jackson, G, Fresno State
--Mean streak, not a mauler more of a zone guy but he's going to give you everything he has. Like most Packers linemen he could use some bulk and may get beat with the bullrush.. but hard not to like the value at this stage.
218: Original Pick: (none, part of trade)
Packers Pick: Ryan Taylor, TE, UNC
My based on available pick: Greg Romeus, DL, Pitt
--Mega talent and early production. Not huge, injuries may hurt how he runs, but it's the 7th round and I have a shot to add a sack specialist? Yes, please.
233: Original Pick: Scotty Tolzein, QB, Wisconsin
Packers Pick: Lawrence Guy, DT, Arizona State
My based on available pick: Scott Tolzein, QB, Wisconsin
--Should probably take Devlin but Tolzein is my guy. You won't find a smarter QB or a better person than this guy; as a 7th rounder.. I don't want distractions. I want something that's going to do the right thing.
My Trade free draft:
Derrek Sherrod, OT, Miss State
Randall Cobb, WR, Kentucky
Chimidi Chekwah, DB, OSU
Karl Klug, DL, Iowa
Quan Sturdivant, LB, UNC
Ross Homan, LB, OSU
Andrew Jackson, G, Fresno State
Scott Tolzein, QB, Wisconsin
My Packers real draft:
Derrek Sherrod, OT, Miss State
Randall Cobb, WR, Kentucky
Chimidi Chekwa, DB, OSU
Karl Klug, DL, Iowa
Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Oregon State
Steve Schilling, OL, Michigan
Jerrell Powe, DL, Ole Miss
Ross Homan, LB, OSU
Greg Romeus, DL, Pitt
Scott Tolzein, QB, Wisconsin
--Can you tell I don't watch much small school football? Can you tell I watch a lot of the Big 10? Guess I need to watch more small schools next year. I should have gotten a safety, but there wasn't anything that I really wanted. I love my 1st 3 picks, Klug has a real shot. Rodgers is a change of pace the Packers haven't had in years. Schilling will compete up front. Powe is a monster body and Romeus has mega potential. I like it.
The Packers draft, especially, could be confusing because of all the trades. So, what I will do is say who I would have picked if they had stayed and then who I would have picked with the trades.. I will evaluate the draft based on the real picks and not the picks that the teams had entering the draft.
32: Original Pick: Martez Wilson, OLB, Illinois
Packers Pick: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State
My based on available pick: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State
--It's not that I think that Martez Wilson is really that bad (I can't believe he was a 3rd rounder), it's just that I didn't expect Sherrod to be there round 1. Seattle taking Carpenter really opened this up to Green Bay and gives them a bookend, hopefully, for the next decade with Buluga.
64: Originial Pick: Chimidi Chekwa, CB, OSU
Packers Pick: Randall Cobb, WR, Kentucky
My based on available pick: Randall Cobb, WR, Kentucky.
--Again, I love Chekwa and think he could help the defense in the future, but are you joking? Cobb is an elite athlete and adds a HUGE slot dimension to Green Bay. His kick returning may be negated with the league's new rules, but he can return punts, and line up at RB.. AND QB. He may allow a wildcat formation to enter the mix, but his real value is what he can do after the catch and in GB's slant and crossing route passing game, look out.
96: Original Pick Niles Paul--WR--Nebraska.
Packers Pick: Alex Green, RB, Hawaii
My based on available pick: Chimidi Chekwah, DB, OSU
--A great place to pick, TONS of talent on the board. I don't need to even think about Paul because I have my WR. Probably my least favorite or 2nd least favorite pick is Alex Green. I understand his average, he's a one cut guy, decent speed, good hands.. but to me, he seems like Ryan Grant and James Starks. The Packers already have two of him. Plus, I thought Chekwah could have gone a round earlier. I also really would have had to think about Bolling, Acho, Ballard AND Hunter. Great spot to pick.
129: Original Pick: Roy Helu, RB, Nebraska
Packers Pick: Traded
My based on available pick: Karl Klug
--Helu went way earlier, sadly. See below
131: Original Pick: John Moffitt-C/G--Wisconsin.
Packers Pick: Davon House, CB, New Mexico St
My based on available pick: Karl Klug, DL, Iowa
--I'd give him a shot at the DL and I hate Iowa. I've watched this guy play for years though and think he could have a shot at the 5 technique in the NFL. He isn't huge, but he's a technician and works his butt off. At this stage of the draft, that's what I want.
141: Original Pick: (None, GB traded for this pick)
Packers Pick: DJ Williams, TE, Arkansas
My based on available pick: Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Oregon State
--Ted Thompson has a strict under 5'10 policy; I make exemptions for guys like this. He's small but physical, not fast but quick. He can run, he can catch, he'll mix it up, he can return. He is a great change of pace back and gives me something other than the one cut straight ahead run into guys like Ryan Grant and James Starks.
163: Original Pick: Derek Newton, OT, Arkansas State
Packers Pick: Traded
My based on available pick: Quan Sturdivant, LB, UNC
--Are you joking? Kid can play football, I don't care how many linebackers are on the roster; he's instinctive and coached by a defensive mind at UNC. He'd be insurance to Bishop and Hawk and would allow the team to cut ties with perennial baby and headcase, Nick Barnett.
179: Original Pick: (None, part of trade)
Packers Pick: Caleb Schlauderaff, OL, Utah
My based on available pick: Steve Schilling, OL, Michigan
--I thought about Newton again knowing he could play RT or slide into guard, but I think Schilling is a bit more scrappy and that's the kind of player I prefer. Not an elite player, but he'll bust his butt and add some toughness to the interior of the Packers line.
186: Original Pick: (None, part of trade)
Packers pick: DJ Smith, LB, App. State
My based on available pick: Jerrell Powe, DL, Ole Miss
--David Carter got taken just before this pick, disappointing to me, as I wanted him at DT again. Instead, I settle for somewhat underachieving Powe to give me a HUUUUGE body at DT. As a spot guy, he should be motivated and play hard, conditioning won't be an issue since I have Raji already.
197: Original Pick: David Carter, DT, UCLA.
Packers pick: Ricky Elmore, OLB, Arizona
My based on available pick: Ross Homan, LB, OSU
--Doubt he really fits my scheme, but I want smart, hard-working guys and that's what he is. I really like the Elmore pick, don't get me wrong... but I LOVE Homan and considered him the pick before.
204: Original Pick: Jermale Hines, S, OSU
Packers Pick: Traded
My based on available pick: Andrew Jackson, G, Fresno State
--Mean streak, not a mauler more of a zone guy but he's going to give you everything he has. Like most Packers linemen he could use some bulk and may get beat with the bullrush.. but hard not to like the value at this stage.
218: Original Pick: (none, part of trade)
Packers Pick: Ryan Taylor, TE, UNC
My based on available pick: Greg Romeus, DL, Pitt
--Mega talent and early production. Not huge, injuries may hurt how he runs, but it's the 7th round and I have a shot to add a sack specialist? Yes, please.
233: Original Pick: Scotty Tolzein, QB, Wisconsin
Packers Pick: Lawrence Guy, DT, Arizona State
My based on available pick: Scott Tolzein, QB, Wisconsin
--Should probably take Devlin but Tolzein is my guy. You won't find a smarter QB or a better person than this guy; as a 7th rounder.. I don't want distractions. I want something that's going to do the right thing.
My Trade free draft:
Derrek Sherrod, OT, Miss State
Randall Cobb, WR, Kentucky
Chimidi Chekwah, DB, OSU
Karl Klug, DL, Iowa
Quan Sturdivant, LB, UNC
Ross Homan, LB, OSU
Andrew Jackson, G, Fresno State
Scott Tolzein, QB, Wisconsin
My Packers real draft:
Derrek Sherrod, OT, Miss State
Randall Cobb, WR, Kentucky
Chimidi Chekwa, DB, OSU
Karl Klug, DL, Iowa
Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Oregon State
Steve Schilling, OL, Michigan
Jerrell Powe, DL, Ole Miss
Ross Homan, LB, OSU
Greg Romeus, DL, Pitt
Scott Tolzein, QB, Wisconsin
--Can you tell I don't watch much small school football? Can you tell I watch a lot of the Big 10? Guess I need to watch more small schools next year. I should have gotten a safety, but there wasn't anything that I really wanted. I love my 1st 3 picks, Klug has a real shot. Rodgers is a change of pace the Packers haven't had in years. Schilling will compete up front. Powe is a monster body and Romeus has mega potential. I like it.
April 29, 2011
2011 NFL Draft Thoughts
What a crazy 1st day in the NFL Draft! Trades, odd picks, odd decisions and sliding players across the board. Naturally, I have an opinion about lots of things that happened during the draft.
1. $cam Newton is yuck. I'm glad I am not a Panthers fan. Between this and last year they have drafted 2 QB's in the 1st 2 rounds.
2. Very pumped the Bills took Marcel Dareus. He's a big time DT for their 3-4 defense.
3. I really like AJ Green, and I feel horrible for him that he is now a Bengal.
4. Falcons clearly going to try to sign veteran FA's for their D and outscore people with the offense. A king's ransom for Julio Jones, a great WR, but that many picks?
5. The Titans don't like pure QB's.. Vince Young and now Jake Locker? This isn't Madden 2012.
6. Aldon Smith at 7? Reeeeeeeeeeach.
7. Ecstatic for JJ Watt and Gabe Carimi. The Texans have a love for Wisconsin Badgers, apparently. Going to cheer for Gabe.. even though he's a Bear.
8. There is no way Peyton Hillis hasn't used enhancers of some sort. He looks like a pretty boy, too. Not what I expected or hoped for.
9. Jon Gruden is extremely annoying.. not a fan of him using "We're talking about lockouts.. this kid is a LOCKDOWN corner" not once.. but 2x in reference to Jimmy Smith. Good one, Jon.
10. Boomer didn't want to be outdone and made some awful segways of his own.. including using Gruden's "Who dat" comment to... "Who dat on the clock? The Bears." WOW.
11. No wonder the Vikings wanted to trade down, I wouldn't have wanted to draft Christian Ponder at 12 either.
12. I don't want to play the Lions next year. Those DT's are nasty.
13. Did the Giants get the steal of the first round with The Prince at 19?
14. Holmgren looked like a genius trading from 6 to accumulate tons of picks.. but then lost a 3rd to move up 6 spots to get Phil Taylor? Coulda stayed at 27 and gotten a good player. Does Taylor even fit the 4-3?
15. Danny Watkins is almost older than I am.
16. James Carpenter and Jon Baldwin? Yikes. Baldwin is laughable in the 1st round. James Hardy 2.0. Doesn't have the drive or the hips to make an NFL impact.
17. Jimmy Smith went to a dream situation in the Ravens locker room. What a place to be an elite defender.
18. I wanted Da'Quan Bowers but wonder what his knee is really like. Derek Sherrod is going to be a good pick for the Packers and can learn this year before probably starting in year 2. Hard to believe the options they still had at the 32nd pick and good patience to stay put.
19. Friday should be a fun day also with some big time players obviously still available. I think this is a pretty deep draft and should continue to help fill needs.
20. The Bills could go OLB or TE, Kyle Rudolph in round 2. I think the Cardinals take a QB. The Packers will let the draft fall to them but have to consider a bigger interior OL.
21. I never thought I'd say.. more Mel Kiper, JR but Boomer and Gruden are lost.
1. $cam Newton is yuck. I'm glad I am not a Panthers fan. Between this and last year they have drafted 2 QB's in the 1st 2 rounds.
2. Very pumped the Bills took Marcel Dareus. He's a big time DT for their 3-4 defense.
3. I really like AJ Green, and I feel horrible for him that he is now a Bengal.
4. Falcons clearly going to try to sign veteran FA's for their D and outscore people with the offense. A king's ransom for Julio Jones, a great WR, but that many picks?
5. The Titans don't like pure QB's.. Vince Young and now Jake Locker? This isn't Madden 2012.
6. Aldon Smith at 7? Reeeeeeeeeeach.
7. Ecstatic for JJ Watt and Gabe Carimi. The Texans have a love for Wisconsin Badgers, apparently. Going to cheer for Gabe.. even though he's a Bear.
8. There is no way Peyton Hillis hasn't used enhancers of some sort. He looks like a pretty boy, too. Not what I expected or hoped for.
9. Jon Gruden is extremely annoying.. not a fan of him using "We're talking about lockouts.. this kid is a LOCKDOWN corner" not once.. but 2x in reference to Jimmy Smith. Good one, Jon.
10. Boomer didn't want to be outdone and made some awful segways of his own.. including using Gruden's "Who dat" comment to... "Who dat on the clock? The Bears." WOW.
11. No wonder the Vikings wanted to trade down, I wouldn't have wanted to draft Christian Ponder at 12 either.
12. I don't want to play the Lions next year. Those DT's are nasty.
13. Did the Giants get the steal of the first round with The Prince at 19?
14. Holmgren looked like a genius trading from 6 to accumulate tons of picks.. but then lost a 3rd to move up 6 spots to get Phil Taylor? Coulda stayed at 27 and gotten a good player. Does Taylor even fit the 4-3?
15. Danny Watkins is almost older than I am.
16. James Carpenter and Jon Baldwin? Yikes. Baldwin is laughable in the 1st round. James Hardy 2.0. Doesn't have the drive or the hips to make an NFL impact.
17. Jimmy Smith went to a dream situation in the Ravens locker room. What a place to be an elite defender.
18. I wanted Da'Quan Bowers but wonder what his knee is really like. Derek Sherrod is going to be a good pick for the Packers and can learn this year before probably starting in year 2. Hard to believe the options they still had at the 32nd pick and good patience to stay put.
19. Friday should be a fun day also with some big time players obviously still available. I think this is a pretty deep draft and should continue to help fill needs.
20. The Bills could go OLB or TE, Kyle Rudolph in round 2. I think the Cardinals take a QB. The Packers will let the draft fall to them but have to consider a bigger interior OL.
21. I never thought I'd say.. more Mel Kiper, JR but Boomer and Gruden are lost.
April 28, 2011
Bills Mock Draft
3: (Trade down) but if staying put: Marcell Darius-DT-Bama. I love offense and AJ Green; I also love the Prince, but you need stud NT in the 3-4.
34: Kyle Rudolph-TE-Notre Dame. I hate Mallet, looked at Wilson for the Bills, but I think adding another weapon on offense can help. Again, no linemen in this range.
68: Stefen Wisniewski-C-Penn State. Love physical, smart interior linemen. Wanted to go with a tackle here but I think interior guys are so underrated in the running game.
100: Jason Pinkston-OT/G- Pitt. Liked him better than Marcus Gilbert. Don't really like the options here, lots of WR/RB types.
122: Buster Skrine-CB-Chattanooga. Taking a shot with a small school athlete at CB. Fast and a decent looking player.
133: Ross Holman-OLB-OSU. Underrated playmaker. I really like him.
169: Greg McElroy-QB-Bama. LOVE IT.
206: Chris Hairston-OT-Clemson. Watched him on the CBS thing and didn't really like him in space. Really stiff and awkward, but this late I just wanted another body at tackle.
245: Jabara Williams-OLB-Stephen F. Austin. Tall, athletic and best on the edge. Decent speed, small school and work a look.
So, I work on the interior DL with a big, athletic player (hard to pass him up but they have more pressing needs). The TE pick is a pure need, they are brutal there. 3 OL and hope one or two of them stick; I'm not a big fan of many of the tackles but they are too early to take one with the 3rd pick (That's why I'd trade down). I do get them some real interior help, however. Skrine is an athletic guy as is Williams for the defense. I think Holman is a pure football player and McElroy is a leader. Good 2 or 3 early that can manage and hit weapons if needed.
34: Kyle Rudolph-TE-Notre Dame. I hate Mallet, looked at Wilson for the Bills, but I think adding another weapon on offense can help. Again, no linemen in this range.
68: Stefen Wisniewski-C-Penn State. Love physical, smart interior linemen. Wanted to go with a tackle here but I think interior guys are so underrated in the running game.
100: Jason Pinkston-OT/G- Pitt. Liked him better than Marcus Gilbert. Don't really like the options here, lots of WR/RB types.
122: Buster Skrine-CB-Chattanooga. Taking a shot with a small school athlete at CB. Fast and a decent looking player.
133: Ross Holman-OLB-OSU. Underrated playmaker. I really like him.
169: Greg McElroy-QB-Bama. LOVE IT.
206: Chris Hairston-OT-Clemson. Watched him on the CBS thing and didn't really like him in space. Really stiff and awkward, but this late I just wanted another body at tackle.
245: Jabara Williams-OLB-Stephen F. Austin. Tall, athletic and best on the edge. Decent speed, small school and work a look.
So, I work on the interior DL with a big, athletic player (hard to pass him up but they have more pressing needs). The TE pick is a pure need, they are brutal there. 3 OL and hope one or two of them stick; I'm not a big fan of many of the tackles but they are too early to take one with the 3rd pick (That's why I'd trade down). I do get them some real interior help, however. Skrine is an athletic guy as is Williams for the defense. I think Holman is a pure football player and McElroy is a leader. Good 2 or 3 early that can manage and hit weapons if needed.
Cardinals Mock Draft
5: Da'Quan Bowers-DE-Clemson. I know they need a QB, but I really don't think any of them up top are that great. I could see Gabbert but that's about it at this spot. They need help on both lines, badly.
38: Ryan Mallett-QB-Arkansas. He or Dalton (shooting up boards?!) is the pick. I'm taking the hype.
69: Sam Acho-OLB-Texas. Loading up on D, passing up on the big OT, Orlando Franklin.
103: Jalil Brown-CB-Colorado. Need a body opposite DRC.
136: John Moffitt-OG-Wisconsin. Unless whomever I had him going to earlier got him.. in that case: Joseph Barksdale, OT, LSU
171: Mario Harvey-ILB-Marshall. Worth a shot, could play on the outside; I guess I really like him more than CBS.
184: Zane Taylor-C-Utah. Little bit more interior help, even though I think they need help on the edge.
249: Mike McNeil-H-Back/TE-Nebraska. Check out their TE's last year. Yikes.
Call me the new, Mike Boni.
38: Ryan Mallett-QB-Arkansas. He or Dalton (shooting up boards?!) is the pick. I'm taking the hype.
69: Sam Acho-OLB-Texas. Loading up on D, passing up on the big OT, Orlando Franklin.
103: Jalil Brown-CB-Colorado. Need a body opposite DRC.
136: John Moffitt-OG-Wisconsin. Unless whomever I had him going to earlier got him.. in that case: Joseph Barksdale, OT, LSU
171: Mario Harvey-ILB-Marshall. Worth a shot, could play on the outside; I guess I really like him more than CBS.
184: Zane Taylor-C-Utah. Little bit more interior help, even though I think they need help on the edge.
249: Mike McNeil-H-Back/TE-Nebraska. Check out their TE's last year. Yikes.
Call me the new, Mike Boni.
Packers Only Mock Draft
A little late but I like to pretend I'm a GM on occasion. Sometimes, I like to pretend I'm better than TT. I based these off cbssports.com rankings, so they will be off.. but it's a place to start. Bills and Cardinals to follow then more draft talk throughout the weekend.
32: Martez Wilson -- OLB-- Illinois. I nearly went with Williams again, but Wilson is an athletic freak that plays with a lot of hustle (dumb though). He could create havoc off the edge for Green Bay.
64: Chimdi Chekwa -- CB-- OSU. Didn't go with Young since I didn't get my CB in round 1. No real interior linemen anywhere near on the board, so I went with another fast corner that can be groomed to replace Woodson when he moves to safety or could be the #4 this year.
96: Niles Paul--WR--Nebraska. Big and 4.45 speed; the former Badgers recruit that I drove around for 2 days will join me in Green Bay. I hate HATE James Jones and want him gone soon, here is a replacement and another body in that awful kick return game.
129: Roy Helu--RB--Nebraska. Change of pace back in case (hopefully) Brandon Jackson is gone soon. He adds a little bit more burst than Grant and Starks provide.
131: John Moffitt-C/G--Wisconsin. Knowing he was available I could pass on Tim Barmes the pick before and try to get another weapon. Moffitt apparently isn't fast but he's smart and aggressive. Plus, he's really funny and likes the state.
163: Derek Newton--OT--Arkansas State. May be taking a bit of a risk in passing QB, Greg McElroy, but OT is a position that I need to fill. Newton needs a year or two to develop, and that's all he'll get so I hope he's solid.
197: David Carter-DT-UCLA. Eh, not excited about my selection at this spot.
204: Jermale Hines-S-OSU. Love me some OSU DB's
233: Scotty Tolzein! -QB- U-DUB.
So, I have an OLB, CB, WR, RB, C/G, OT, DT, S and a QB. Mostly major school guys, not many "swing" players that the Packers like. I have some speed off the edge, speed at CB, a replacement for James Jones, a Brandon Jackson replacement, a tough interior OL, some dudes at DT/OT, a mix-up safety and a really smart clipboard holding QB.
I'm the new Ted Thompson.
32: Martez Wilson -- OLB-- Illinois. I nearly went with Williams again, but Wilson is an athletic freak that plays with a lot of hustle (dumb though). He could create havoc off the edge for Green Bay.
64: Chimdi Chekwa -- CB-- OSU. Didn't go with Young since I didn't get my CB in round 1. No real interior linemen anywhere near on the board, so I went with another fast corner that can be groomed to replace Woodson when he moves to safety or could be the #4 this year.
96: Niles Paul--WR--Nebraska. Big and 4.45 speed; the former Badgers recruit that I drove around for 2 days will join me in Green Bay. I hate HATE James Jones and want him gone soon, here is a replacement and another body in that awful kick return game.
129: Roy Helu--RB--Nebraska. Change of pace back in case (hopefully) Brandon Jackson is gone soon. He adds a little bit more burst than Grant and Starks provide.
131: John Moffitt-C/G--Wisconsin. Knowing he was available I could pass on Tim Barmes the pick before and try to get another weapon. Moffitt apparently isn't fast but he's smart and aggressive. Plus, he's really funny and likes the state.
163: Derek Newton--OT--Arkansas State. May be taking a bit of a risk in passing QB, Greg McElroy, but OT is a position that I need to fill. Newton needs a year or two to develop, and that's all he'll get so I hope he's solid.
197: David Carter-DT-UCLA. Eh, not excited about my selection at this spot.
204: Jermale Hines-S-OSU. Love me some OSU DB's
233: Scotty Tolzein! -QB- U-DUB.
So, I have an OLB, CB, WR, RB, C/G, OT, DT, S and a QB. Mostly major school guys, not many "swing" players that the Packers like. I have some speed off the edge, speed at CB, a replacement for James Jones, a Brandon Jackson replacement, a tough interior OL, some dudes at DT/OT, a mix-up safety and a really smart clipboard holding QB.
I'm the new Ted Thompson.
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