Bretsky
05-07-2010, 11:22 PM
Throw some predictions out there; who are your winners and losers as the result of the 2010 Draft.
I'll give it a start
WINNERS
1. Aaron Rodgers- Dude has gotta be walking on ice. After being terrrorized by pass rushers for the first part of last season, the Packers finally find a long term solution at one of the Tackle Positions. TT thinks he's a Left Tackle; some think he's a right tackle. Either way, IMO, the dude is going to be a tough Packer for many years to come. And Marshall Newhouse...great person, great leader, and possibly a starting OG someday.
2. Brad Jones and Brady Poppinga. TT has more faith in these guys than I do and I hope he's right. Jones showed some very nice flashes and then he looked terrible a couple games with the final game being his worst. Either way, while much of Packer nation expected Green Bay to bring in some additional pass rush from the LB position, either TT felt he was just fine there or the draft board didn't fall to TT the way he had noped.
3. Our Special Teams Specialists-- I still have a ton of faith in Mason Crosby and despite getting a lot of doubt with some fans TT is going to be content brining a scab in at best to audition for other teams. Our woeful punting game, on the other hand, in a bit of a headscratcher, is being led by guys we've never heard of a year ago. Hopefully one of these guys turns out; it's going to be hard to get any worse there. Will Blackmond should also feel a bit relieved. I'm not sure anybody has any clue of the guy can play or not at CB, but he does seem to be our best punt returner and that should help him make the team
4. Brett Swain- Appears the my favorite Martin killer is goint to be the last WR again against an unknown takes his place. Hopefully he lives up to his special teams reputation; with Finley emerging we need our #5 WR to be a stud special teamer anyways
LOSERS
1. The OL Fraud's. It's time to cut the Barber. Allen Barbre stunk at OT, and he stunk at OG. Time for the Barber to find a new shop. The Italian Stallion, Giacomi, looked great on the inactive list. If he can't crack the backup squad this year.....goodbye.
2. Donald Lee--Dude wasn't overly reliable last year with is hands, and he's getting to that age where you might not want to give much money to a backup.
3. Atari Bigby- Dude seems to have real competition. Skinbasket may very well be at a nudy bar with his new Morgan Burnett Jersey. We seem to have found a playmaker to play with Nick Collins. That is exciting. Peronally I think Bigby was average on his best day....like him or not...he's been hurt too much to be reliable lately. Have a feeling we'll have a new starter there by mid to late season.
4. Justine Harrell- Interesting that several of those highly regarded DL in that draft have been sacks of crap lately in their career....not a good year to go DL in round one. Remember Denver wanted one of Carraeker, Harrell, and Jarvis Moss in the mid 20's and then ended up moving up for Moss. Too bad we didn't leave Harrell for them. Grabbing Neal, IMO, does not mean we're going to let Jolly and Jenkins go after next year. I have a hard time thinking we'll let either go for free if they keep playing well. But Green Bay is clearly not counting on Justine anymore. One more owy....goodbye.
5. Green Bay's Special Teams Coach- Now there's a job that might not be fun this year. We've got plenty of bad history lately there. Can you Punt ? Get in line for a tryout. On the bright side there were probably guys on the street that were better than what we had last year so it can't get much worse. In TT's defense, the draft was not stocked with too many great returners........but God help us if we have to keep three Fullbacks because one or two are decent at Speical Teams :!:
I'll give it a start
WINNERS
1. Aaron Rodgers- Dude has gotta be walking on ice. After being terrrorized by pass rushers for the first part of last season, the Packers finally find a long term solution at one of the Tackle Positions. TT thinks he's a Left Tackle; some think he's a right tackle. Either way, IMO, the dude is going to be a tough Packer for many years to come. And Marshall Newhouse...great person, great leader, and possibly a starting OG someday.
2. Brad Jones and Brady Poppinga. TT has more faith in these guys than I do and I hope he's right. Jones showed some very nice flashes and then he looked terrible a couple games with the final game being his worst. Either way, while much of Packer nation expected Green Bay to bring in some additional pass rush from the LB position, either TT felt he was just fine there or the draft board didn't fall to TT the way he had noped.
3. Our Special Teams Specialists-- I still have a ton of faith in Mason Crosby and despite getting a lot of doubt with some fans TT is going to be content brining a scab in at best to audition for other teams. Our woeful punting game, on the other hand, in a bit of a headscratcher, is being led by guys we've never heard of a year ago. Hopefully one of these guys turns out; it's going to be hard to get any worse there. Will Blackmond should also feel a bit relieved. I'm not sure anybody has any clue of the guy can play or not at CB, but he does seem to be our best punt returner and that should help him make the team
4. Brett Swain- Appears the my favorite Martin killer is goint to be the last WR again against an unknown takes his place. Hopefully he lives up to his special teams reputation; with Finley emerging we need our #5 WR to be a stud special teamer anyways
LOSERS
1. The OL Fraud's. It's time to cut the Barber. Allen Barbre stunk at OT, and he stunk at OG. Time for the Barber to find a new shop. The Italian Stallion, Giacomi, looked great on the inactive list. If he can't crack the backup squad this year.....goodbye.
2. Donald Lee--Dude wasn't overly reliable last year with is hands, and he's getting to that age where you might not want to give much money to a backup.
3. Atari Bigby- Dude seems to have real competition. Skinbasket may very well be at a nudy bar with his new Morgan Burnett Jersey. We seem to have found a playmaker to play with Nick Collins. That is exciting. Peronally I think Bigby was average on his best day....like him or not...he's been hurt too much to be reliable lately. Have a feeling we'll have a new starter there by mid to late season.
4. Justine Harrell- Interesting that several of those highly regarded DL in that draft have been sacks of crap lately in their career....not a good year to go DL in round one. Remember Denver wanted one of Carraeker, Harrell, and Jarvis Moss in the mid 20's and then ended up moving up for Moss. Too bad we didn't leave Harrell for them. Grabbing Neal, IMO, does not mean we're going to let Jolly and Jenkins go after next year. I have a hard time thinking we'll let either go for free if they keep playing well. But Green Bay is clearly not counting on Justine anymore. One more owy....goodbye.
5. Green Bay's Special Teams Coach- Now there's a job that might not be fun this year. We've got plenty of bad history lately there. Can you Punt ? Get in line for a tryout. On the bright side there were probably guys on the street that were better than what we had last year so it can't get much worse. In TT's defense, the draft was not stocked with too many great returners........but God help us if we have to keep three Fullbacks because one or two are decent at Speical Teams :!: