The 2012 NFL Draft is over... and I think things went fairly well for the Packers. I was a little disappointed they passed over on some of my projected picks especially with all the film, practices, interviews and combine events I attended.. oh wait. I'll go back through.. like usual and put my original pick and the Packers pick then do it with trades.. at the end of the season, I'll come back and check to see how I did.
28: Projected Pick: Janoris Jenkins
Packers Pick: OLB Nick Perry
My pick of who was available: CB Janoris Jenkins
Perry certainly fills a need and the Packers are excited about him. He's big around 270lbs and certainly fast with some straight line speed. It'll be interesting to see if they can take that size and put him into the edge of the 3-4 OLB opposite of Clay. It sounds like they're going to give it a shot, I hope it works.. but that's a big guy in a lot of space. I know Jenkins has obvious concerns.. but he's a top 10 talent at the end of the first round. Teams are pass happy, you either have to rush or cover.. Packers went with rush but with that talent, I woulda went to cover.
59: Projected Pick: Chris Polk
Packers Pick: Traded
My pick of who was available: OLB Vinny Curry
Okay, I didn't know that Chris Polk had some MAJOR injury concerns so you really can't blame me for that.. I did 100% miss that the Packers didn't even draft a RB though so you can fault me there. If the Packers didn't trade this original pick, I woulda kept it the same as is. Vinny Curry, a DE that can stand up in the 3-4. Look at that.. I've gotten a Top 10 CB AND an OLB for the 3-4.
90: Projected Pick: Cam Johnson
Packers Pick: Traded
My pick of who was available: DT Brandon Thompson
I guess CBS and so I was off on Cam Johnson.. but I don't need a DE anyway since I got one last round.. This was another Packers traded pick but one that I grabbed a DT at. My picks have ended up just like the real Packers picks but in a different order. Thompson, some thought, had late 1st round value so to get him at 90 was certainly a steal for me.
123: Projected Pick: FS Brandon Hardin
Packers Pick: Traded
My pick of who was available: DE Jared Crick
I know I shoulda gone safety here.. but Crick was available. I know he didn't have a big year or even a good year.. but he was also hurt. I like technicians and he's big and played inside. I think I'd give him a shot at a DE spot in the 3-4. Not a perfect fit for the defense, but the talent and technique is too good to pass up.
132: Projected Pick: Trevor Guyton
Packers Pick: Mike Daniels
My pick of who was available: S George Iloka
I didn't get a safety last round, but I got him this round. Fairly excited about getting the top rated, not Packers top rated, S left on the board. Packers went McMillian with the next pick. Iloka is proven.
133: Projected Pick: Senio Kelemente
Packers Pick: Jerron McMillian
My pick of who was available: OL Senio Kelemnte
Had the chance of Tank Carder or Senio.. I really like both. Senio can play inside and outside.. sounds like a Packers swing OL to me!
163: Projected Pick: Tank Carder
Packers Pick: Terrell Manning
My pick of who was available: RB Cyrus Gray
I don't not like Manning.. not that at all, I actually think that it's a solid pick. He has burst, he has energy, he certainly has confidence and he fills a need more than Gray does.. but I'm not picking him because I like a HR hitter at RB. Starks, Saine, Green none of those guys showed big burst last year from the run game. The game is different, yes, but I want a HR hitter in case they do run the ball.
197: Projected Pick: Jeff Adams
Packers Pick: Traded pick
My pick of who was available: DL Billy Winn is still available? Yessir.
224: Projected Pick: Micah Pellerin
Packers Pick: Traded
My pick of who was available: Alonzo Dennard
Yeap, again the same pick as at that slot but not by the Packers. Dennard isn't the best corner, and he's not smart (arrested 5 days before draft) but at this point.. some teams had him projected at late 1st, early 2nd around seasons start.. that's value.
235: Projected Pick: Akiem Hicks
Packers Pick: Traded
My pick of who was available: Cam Johnson
Look familiar?
241: Projected Pick: Chris Owusu
Packers Pick: Andrew Datko
My pick of who was available: Chris Owusu
Apparently he's an injury concern also. Whatever. He doesn't have to get tackled just run go patterns along the sideline for Rodgers to get.
243: Projected Pick: Case Keenum
Packers Pick: BJ Coleman
My pick of who was available: Kellen Moore
I don't care about his noodle arm. He's awesome.
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April 30, 2012
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 28, 2011
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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