Brandon494's Packers Mock Draft

[Brandon494]

Rd. 1 Pk #28 DE/OLB Nick Perry USC

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS- Perry has a very strong base and balance that helps him keep momentum toward the backfield regardless of his initial move. Perry plays with good leverage and surprising athleticism for his size. He has a good burst off the ball and a natural feel for disrupting plays. He chases laterally down the line well and is a sound tackler when he reaches the ball. He has fluid hips and feet in the open field. He will be reliable even as a rookie to set the edge and defend the run with strength.

WEAKNESSES- Perry can get tied up on double teams and has trouble in a tight area. This would bode well for a move to outside backer, where he can rush with more space. It remains to be seen if Perry can cover in the flat. He's a thick player but still a bit of a positional tweener, and doesn't quite have the strength of most defenders his size.

Rd. 2 Pk #59 DT/DE Kendall Reyes UConn

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS Reyes has a big frame and he uses it well. He has a strong lower body which provides him a good anchor when going up against double teams. He is savvy with his hands to keep offensive lineman off him. Reyes has a motor inside and relies more on his feet and technique to beat guys. Reyes will be a reliable player at the next level who consistently displays high effort and rarely gets completely blocked inside.

WEAKNESSES Reyes is a good all-around prospect, but doesn't display any jaw-dropping skills that make him attractive at the next level. He plays a bit underweight, and this can show up at times when going against double teams. Reyes will have a tough time getting into the backfield to disrupt or rush the passer at the next level.

Rd. 3 Pk #90 CB/FS Trumaine Johnson Montana

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS- Johnson is a lanky defender who has the athletic ability to stay in a receiver's hip and make plays. He uses his arms effectively in press coverage and jabs receivers to interrupt their routes and timing within the offense. He understands when to react in zone and possesses the long speed to take risks there and still recover. He is good at reading the receiver's hips, reacting to their drop and quickly making a play on the ball. He is a very effective tackler and imposing athlete at the position.

WEAKNESSES- Johnson could be knocked for not having experience covering receivers in top-notch conferences like other corners at the top of the draft board. There will undoubtedly be a learning curve for him at the next level. Although he is a good tackler against the run, he can get caught on blocks at times and needs to learn to shed more quickly.

Rd. 4 Pk #123 FS Trent Robinson Michigan St

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS- Robinson can cover well and mirrors tight ends well in-phase. He trusts his footwork and makes good plays once diagnosing them. He has good hips to turn and run with wideouts and the speed to stay with them. He has the body control to turn when running with a wideout and make an athletic play on the ball. Trent is good in run support. He is aggressive in all phases.

WEAKNESSES- Robinson can misread plays at times and although physical, will fall off tackles occasionally. If working in the box, bigger linemen can get their hands on him and engulf. He has had a history of injuries at Michigan State and will need to show durability.

Rd. 4 CP #132 T/G Nate Potter Boise St
ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS- Potter is quick off the ball to get into his blocks and sustain in the run game. He has the strength and balance to stick with it and get movement. He is a very technical blocker who employs a good pass set and quick feet to get in position. He has versatile value as a guard.

WEAKNESSES- Potter is a non-explosive player who gets movement from his leg drive and not from initial contact. He hasn't shown much pulling at Boise State, and there are some questions as to how his game will translate right away at the next level.

Rd. 4 CP #133 CB DeQuan Menzie Alabama

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS- Menzie is a very instinctual corner who relies on his ability to anticipate the throw and break on the ball to disrupt passes. He is a strong player when working in tight space and can use his agility and foot quickness to stay on a receiver's hip. He is a strong player in zone and understands when to take chances and jump routes. He scans the entire field and helps when needed in these schemes. He never shies away from contact and is a productive tackler working from the outside-in.

WEAKNESSES- Menzie is a solid all-around prospect who has fluid hips and athletic ability, which he relies on too heavily at times. He takes chances in man coverage that could hurt him at the next level.

Rd. 5 Pk #163 QB Russell Wilson Wisconsin

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS- Wilson is an accurate passer. He is a very mechanical quarterback who not only is consistent in his drop step, but also understands how to move within the pocket and evade when the pocket collapses. He is an athlete and can torque his body to make any sort of throw on the run, and is accurate in this setting. He is a born signal-caller who shows command of the offense. He has the arm strength to make the deep throws and the touch to put it on a receiver in stride. He is effective when scrambling and extending plays.

WEAKNESSES- Wilson's height will be his biggest inhibitor at the next level and the largest reason for his late-round value. It remains to be seen if he can throw effectively from the pocket at the next level.

Rd. 6 Pk #204 RB Terrance Ganaway Baylor

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS- Ganaway is a huge back, and he plays that way. He is very quick out of his stance to hit the hole for such a big back, but he also shows the patience and savvy to let plays develop for him. Once to the hole he can make a guy miss or run through him, although he doesn't run with the power you'd expect out of a back his size. He is very reliable as a pass catcher and ran a lot of polished routes out of the backfield for RG3. He has the temperament of a special teams player and, given his strong ball security, could play early on, especially in short-yardage situations.

WEAKNESSES- Ganaway is somewhat of a passive player for his size. Once through the hole, he doesn't look to deliver a blow that he could with his body. He can stutter step at times, too, waiting for plays to develop. He will need to hit the hole with more authority at the next level.

[Brandon494]

Rd. 7 Pk #234 QB Patrick Witt Yale

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS- Witt is a very accurate short-area passer who has displayed the traits to be a solid conductor of a West Coast offense. He has good drive on his ball and understands when to place touch on it to give his receivers a chance. He is poised in the pocket, and you can tell he is highly involved in the game; he has improved significantly from 2010 in his ability to avoid pressure and be smart with the ball. His release and pass set all look NFL-ready.

WEAKNESSES- Witt has a history of throwing errant balls that could really hinder his development at the next level. The level of nervousness he displayed in the pocket when facing oncoming pressure was so blatant earlier in his career that teams may worry about him only being able to show a competent level of awareness for one year. He is a one-year wonder player in a smaller conference who transferred early from a bigger program, and this could be a concern to teams if he doesn't back up his ability with a strong showing throughout the pre-draft process.

Rd. 7 pk #235 DE/OLB Jacquies Smith Missouri

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS- Smith is extremely fast and backs it up with the play recognition that allows him to be around the ball all the time. He understands how to be in a rush mindset but react quickly enough to be a factor in the run game. He is a good tackler who takes great angles in space. He has good technique and uses his explosive hands to keep blockers at bay.

WEAKNESSES- Smith is undersized and can really struggle against double teams. He likely will be a two-down defender at the next level. He can fall off tackles at times, and can get stoned while pass rushing against more powerful offensive linemen.

Rd. 7 CP #241 OLB Darius Fleming Notre Dame

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS- Fleming is a superb rusher who has a strong burst off the line to get into a tackle, bend his knees and dip around his opponent. He excels at setting the edge and keeping plays inside of him. He is natural in his a lateral movements and can pursue plays to the outside. He has fluid hips that he relies on to recover and run down plays.

WEAKNESSES- Fleming has little value as a dropping pass defender and often looks lost when forced to cover. He is a scheme player and would struggle if forced to cover tight ends in space in a 4-3 scheme. He also struggles when defending inside runs and is better when just setting the edge to keep the play inside.

Rd.7 CP #243 CB Cliff Harris Oregon

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS- Harris could excel early on as a zone corner, as he plays instinctively and has a vision and awareness about him, whether it be as a corner or returner. He anticipates throws into his zone and breaks on the ball well. He has a thin frame at around 170 pounds, but he is a scrappy player around the ball and makes his presence felt by keeping his hands active and working to maul receivers at the beginning of their routes. He doesn't employ a traditional backpedal, but he uses a shuffle step and is unconventional in how he flips his hips and stays with receivers. His shining trait is the ability to break on the ball and jump routes, and he is very keen on being able to watch the ball and react without being a risk to get beat. He is a talented, quicker-than-fast athlete who could be the best option at returner on most NFL teams.

WEAKNESSES- Harris has extensive off-field troubles that kept him from being productive consistently at Oregon. He is undersized and has a very thin frame; he could weigh in at under 170 pounds throughout the pre-draft process, which could be a red flag to evaluators. He is willing as a tackler but struggles to really thump. He is much more of a zone corner than man, and he could have technique issues if asked to play Cover 0.

[Brando19]

Nice draft, man. I like this better than any I've seen from the experts.

[Lurker64]

There's a number of OLB prospects I'd like better than Perry (I have Perry behind Ingram, Upshaw, Branch, McClellin, Mercilus, and Curry) but I like the rest of it. Not sure all the CBs really fit TT's mold though.

[Brandon494]

There's a number of OLB prospects I'd like better than Perry (I have Perry behind Ingram, Upshaw, Branch, McClellin, Mercilus, and Curry) but I like the rest of it. Not sure all the CBs really fit TT's mold though.

I have Ingram and Upshaw off the board by the time we pick, Branch and Mercilus project more as 4-3 DEs than as 3-4 OLBs, and Shea McClellin is not worth a 1st round pick nor is Curry. Perry is by far the more athletic of the choices posting 4.6 40 time, 35 bench reps, and 38.5 vertical. I think with the right coaching from Greene we could possibly have two stud OLBs from USC for years to come. As for the CBs I believe all but Cliff Harris fit TT's type but with our last pick in the 7th round I felt he was worth a risk to take a chance on.

[Brandon494]

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d828452ed/Best-pass-rushers-in-the-draft

Best pass rushers in the draft.

[Bretsky]

Love it.........but I'm undoubtedly in the Mcclelin came over Perry as well. I think he'll be a much better all around player and he's a very low risk pick with the diversity and skill set we'd be loking for

With that being said, I'd take that draft

RUSSELL WILSON, btw, would look great in Green n Gold

[Cheesehead Craig]

Nicely done Brandon. Finding 6th and 7th rounders is tough. Appreciate you putting yourself out there.

Of course I love the Russell Wilson pick and a good choice of Johnson at S

[Lurker64]

I have Ingram and Upshaw off the board by the time we pick, Branch and Mercilus project more as 4-3 DEs than as 3-4 OLBs, and Shea McClellin is not worth a 1st round pick nor is Curry. Perry is by far the more athletic of the choices posting 4.6 40 time, 35 bench reps, and 38.5 vertical. I think with the right coaching from Greene we could possibly have two stud OLBs from USC for years to come. As for the CBs I believe all but Cliff Harris fit TT's type but with our last pick in the 7th round I felt he was worth a risk to take a chance on.

I think that the issue is that Perry doesn't fit in a 3-4 defense at all. Is he an undersized athletic guy who can rush the passer? Sure. But can he play in space? I really doubt it. He's seriously stiff in the hips, doesn't move well laterally, and he doesn't have the luxury of being a straight line athlete because he's rushing the passer on every down because he's not going to be the top pass rushing OLB (and you don't send both OLBs all that often.)

So if you're going to play like a hybrid 3-4/4-3 defense where you drop Clay Matthews into coverage most of the time, you can take Perry but if you want to play a traditional Capers-LeBeau 34 and have Clay Matthews as the primary pass rusher, I just don't see Perry being able to fit in the other role. He'd pretty much be limited to a third down "get after the passer" specialist, and you can get a guy like Bruce Irvin much later in order to do that.

Personally, I think Branch and Mercilus are much better physically suited to playing in space (Mercilus may struggle with it mentally) than Perry is.

[RashanGary]

Perry sucks. IMO.

[Brandon494]

Perry sucks. IMO.

So I guess that means he will be a stud? :)

[Brandon494]

I think that the issue is that Perry doesn't fit in a 3-4 defense at all. Is he an undersized athletic guy who can rush the passer? Sure. But can he play in space? I really doubt it. He's seriously stiff in the hips, doesn't move well laterally, and he doesn't have the luxury of being a straight line athlete because he's rushing the passer on every down because he's not going to be the top pass rushing OLB (and you don't send both OLBs all that often.)

So if you're going to play like a hybrid 3-4/4-3 defense where you drop Clay Matthews into coverage most of the time, you can take Perry but if you want to play a traditional Capers-LeBeau 34 and have Clay Matthews as the primary pass rusher, I just don't see Perry being able to fit in the other role. He'd pretty much be limited to a third down "get after the passer" specialist, and you can get a guy like Bruce Irvin much later in order to do that.

Personally, I think Branch and Mercilus are much better physically suited to playing in space (Mercilus may struggle with it mentally) than Perry is.

I do like Branch as a pass rusher but he lacks a lot on run defense and only put up 19 bench reps in the combine. IMO its between Perry and Mercilus, one will be a stud and one will be a bust. As for Perry not fitting in a 3-4 I completely disagree. Yes he does not have experience in coverage but none of these guys do having played DE in college. I believe with his 4.6 40 time and 38.5 inch vertical he has better potential at covering in the NFL at LB then the other guys. Honestly who knows though until we actually see them play.

[Deputy Nutz]

If these picks are available you did a nice job, it is tough just to mock one team without taking into account the needs of other teams. I am a big fan of Nick Perry, very athletic and I like the fact that he comes from USC where I think Clay Mathews could have a very big impact on him. Some perts don't think Perry is going to be available for the Packers

[Deputy Nutz]

I am a total homer but I think Russell Wilson would flourish under McCarthy, for one he is accurate, has good feet, and is mobile. He understands the west coast offense coming out of NC St., and then running the pro style offense at Wisconsin that has a little of the Packers offensive flavor sprinkled in.

I think some other teams are going to have Wilson higher on their draft boards than round 5, but if he is there he is a no brainer for Packers. Has all the tools for the system, especially passing out of the shotgun.

[woodbuck27]

Perry sucks. IMO.

Don't worry about it as we won't get him. Look who's selecting at Pick #27. What does that team need?

As I see or players come off the board on the defensive side of the ball before our #28. TT will be forced to go possibly BPA (Not DE/OLB/DB) or reach to a player that isn't ideal like Andre Branch.

Do you see a natural trading partner to trade down into the top third of round two? I don't see anything obviouis for TT to use that option.

[Bretsky]

I am a total homer but I think Russell Wilson would flourish under McCarthy, for one he is accurate, has good feet, and is mobile. He understands the west coast offense coming out of NC St., and then running the pro style offense at Wisconsin that has a little of the Packers offensive flavor sprinkled in.

I think some other teams are going to have Wilson higher on their draft boards than round 5, but if he is there he is a no brainer for Packers. Has all the tools for the system, especially passing out of the shotgun.


I could see GB using a late 4th on him

Bill Polian on NFL Network stated the other day that if his team was running a West Coast Offense.....after the top 3QB's

He'd be drafting Russell Wilson

Dude would flourish in GB

[Brandon494]

I wouldn't be upset at all if we used a 4th round pick on Wilson. People are making too big of a deal about his height, the guy played behind a big O-line in Wisconsin that was pretty much a NFL O-line. He has talent, his smart, and he has that "it" factor you look for from your QB.

[Cheesehead Craig]

I wouldn't be upset at all if we used a 4th round pick on Wilson. People are making too big of a deal about his height, the guy played behind a big O-line in Wisconsin that was pretty much a NFL O-line. He has talent, his smart, and he has that "it" factor you look for from your QB.

Exactly. His height issues i overrated and the dude can just throw.

[gbgary]

right there with ya on the first pick. heavy on the d side too for the others. i like!

[packrulz]

I'd be thrilled with this draft, except I'd like to take an ILB somewhere.

[Pugger]

I wouldn't be upset at all if we used a 4th round pick on Wilson. People are making too big of a deal about his height, the guy played behind a big O-line in Wisconsin that was pretty much a NFL O-line. He has talent, his smart, and he has that "it" factor you look for from your QB.

From what I understand the 2011 Badger's O line was bigger than some NFL lines.

[Bretsky]

From what I understand the 2011 Badger's O line was bigger than some NFL lines.

They were...and they we good too........better at Run Blocking than pass blocking IMO
Russell Wilson would be a huge pick for GB

[woodbuck27]

I'd be thrilled with this draft, except I'd like to take an ILB somewhere.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/players/playerpage/1631805/mychal-kendricks

That guy. Did you consider him? He should be off the board by the end of the third round.

By the way as I study it more and more... (-: !

I better understand your position to go LT at #28. I do believe there were better LT's available to you; but I see your position.

That #28 pick (Rd. 1) is a difficult one to MOCK if a person looks at a MOCK seriously / logically given our teams needs, all things considered. That 'of course' excludes the actual dynamics of what will transpire April 26-28,2012.

I admire anyone who takes the time to do a serious Mock Draft. Heck I admire anyone that takes the time to make a serious post here at Packerrats. That MOCK Draft takes considerable time and effort to get it even marginally right. Of course that MOCK will NOT satisfy all. (-:

'Lady of the Lake: "It's human to make mistakes Merlin, and part of you is human, the best part."
~ quote from Merlin (1998)


Without looking at your MOCK I see us with these primary needs. In terms of 'a MOCK' they do not need to be addressed in any specific order but certainly by the first four rounds need to be 'for the most part' collared.

a) Safety/CB ... With Nick Collins likely gone and with the posibility that Charles Woodson will move to his spot we need to address the DB position.We need CB's anyway. No NFL team can be short at the CB position and that is especially so in the 'pass happy' NFC.

b) DE/OLB ... Maybe TT's moves in FA to bring in the likes of an DE Anthony Hargrove might be a short term/bandaid approach; yet at it's a step in the right direction to set up his draft strategy. He can select at DE/OLB to prepare next season for full service in 2013 at the DE position. At he will then also be addressing the need to support the talent of clay matthews. To get him closer to the level we saw in 2010.

c) DL ie DT and OL.

IMO the basic workshop of football should teach 'the battle in the trenches'... and how the 3-4 scheme (s) was conceived and it's criteria for effectivenes in the NFL. Under....Football 101'. That takes us to drafting on the OL and DL.

As a focus of C) I believe we need to give NT BJ Raji a rest. This young NT got punished last season and was worn down. TT needs to draft a solid,BIG,Very STRONG NT somewhere with as much talent as he can find in a certain pick.I believe that TT should address that before the end of the Third Round and certainly by the completion of Round Four.

d) QB... An NFL Team is 'only as good as it's backup QB'. You answer that True or false.

A quality backup has to 'if necessary step in' and move the offense without a serious dropoff for a time of say 3-4 games minumum or until the number one starting QB (Aaron Rodgers) gets back and is all set to go.

e) This draft 'overall' ... needs to address the fundamentle basics. TT needs to find solid talented /character prospects. College players with definite upside and a proven track record in terms of attitude as team players.

If TRUE then your MOCK needs to address the backup QB position. otherwise Graham Harrel is satisfactory to you as a competent backup or you expect that Ted Thompson will bring in that Vet QB as Aaron Rodgers backup.

I havn't actually looked at your MOCK to see if theirs 'a latest' installement. it's OK to make a revision and if you don't that's cool too.

This members MOCK (this thread ... Brandon494) is sound, IMO. I'll take you back to that quote above.

Brandon494's MOCK Draft ...address's alot of TT's needs to meet Green Bay Packer current needs. I see it as merely something constructive and always maintaining 'the quality health' of our roster.

GO Ted Thompson ! >>> GO PACKERS !

[ND72]

I just threw my mock together.

#28 - Shea McClellin - OLB Boise State
#59 - LaMichael James - RB Oregon
#90 - Jared Crick - DE Nebraska
#123 - Josh Norman - CB Coastal Carolina
#132 - Trent Richardson - S Michigan State
#133 - Nate Potter - OT Boise State
#163 - Phillip Blake - OC Baylor
#197 - BJ Coleman - QB Tenn-Chat
#224 - Darius Fleming - OLB Notre Dame
#235 - Josh Chapman - DE/DT Alabama
#241 - Jayme Brooks - OG Va.Tech
#243 - Bradie Ewing - FB Wisconsin

[ND72]

Exactly. His height issues i overrated and the dude can just throw.

I've stood next to Drew Brees...he's maybe pushing 6', and he does OK in the NFL.

[woodbuck27]

I just threw my mock together.

#28 - Shea McClellin - OLB Boise State
#59 - LaMichael James - RB Oregon
#90 - Jared Crick - DE Nebraska
#123 - Josh Norman - CB Coastal Carolina
#132 - Trent Richardson - S Michigan State
#133 - Nate Potter - OT Boise State
#163 - Phillip Blake - OC Baylor
#197 - BJ Coleman - QB Tenn-Chat
#224 - Darius Fleming - OLB Notre Dame
#235 - Josh Chapman - DE/DT Alabama
#241 - Jayme Brooks - OG Va.Tech
#243 - Bradie Ewing - FB Wisconsin

It takes alot of work and thought. CONGRATULATIONS on your efforts.

[Brandon494]

I'd be thrilled with this draft, except I'd like to take an ILB somewhere.

Reason for not taking a ILB was because I thought your backups pretty well last season and I could see Brad Jones being moved to ILB as well.

[Brandon494]

I just threw my mock together.

#28 - Shea McClellin - OLB Boise State
#59 - LaMichael James - RB Oregon
#90 - Jared Crick - DE Nebraska
#123 - Josh Norman - CB Coastal Carolina
#132 - Trent Richardson - S Michigan State
#133 - Nate Potter - OT Boise State
#163 - Phillip Blake - OC Baylor
#197 - BJ Coleman - QB Tenn-Chat
#224 - Darius Fleming - OLB Notre Dame
#235 - Josh Chapman - DE/DT Alabama
#241 - Jayme Brooks - OG Va.Tech
#243 - Bradie Ewing - FB Wisconsin

I was thinking about taking a RB early in my mock draft as well but with Alex Green coming back I doubt we'll use a pick that high on a RB. I will exetremely disappointed if our first three picks arent all on the defensive side of the ball.

[woodbuck27]

Reason for not taking a ILB was because I thought your backups pretty well last season and I could see Brad Jones being moved to ILB as well.

TT can cover up at ILB with our roster. Ted Thompson has too many other priorities to use a pick at that position.

[Brandon494]

1 down 12 to go

[Bretsky]

KUDOS for nailing Perry

[Freak Out]

Nice mock 494. I like the RB.....I like the James pick by 72 as well. :)

[woodbuck27]

Perry sucks. IMO.

Then your NOT happy with TT's pick at #28.

It's solid IMO JH. You'll come to like Nick Perry....I hope. (-:

That darn Bill Belichick sure strengthened the Pat's.He's a sly man.

[woodbuck27]

I think that the issue is that Perry doesn't fit in a 3-4 defense at all. Is he an undersized athletic guy who can rush the passer? Sure. But can he play in space? I really doubt it. He's seriously stiff in the hips, doesn't move well laterally, and he doesn't have the luxury of being a straight line athlete because he's rushing the passer on every down because he's not going to be the top pass rushing OLB (and you don't send both OLBs all that often.)

So if you're going to play like a hybrid 3-4/4-3 defense where you drop Clay Matthews into coverage most of the time, you can take Perry but if you want to play a traditional Capers-LeBeau 34 and have Clay Matthews as the primary pass rusher, I just don't see Perry being able to fit in the other role. He'd pretty much be limited to a third down "get after the passer" specialist, and you can get a guy like Bruce Irvin much later in order to do that.

Personally, I think Branch and Mercilus are much better physically suited to playing in space (Mercilus may struggle with it mentally) than Perry is.

Just for the record:

Whitney Mercilus was gone at #26. DE Courtney Upshaw (Grade 90) and DT Devon Still (Grade 89) are still on the board after the completion of Rd. 1.

The Draft 'EXPERTS' arn't saying too much as yet about DE/OLB (3-4) Nick Perry to PACKERS. I loved him a month ago and as this draft got closer began to see something else. I'm OK with this pick.

Who would you pick Lurker64?

C. Upshaw or N. Perry?

[King Friday]

Good call Brandon.

I'm very interested to find out where Thompson had Perry and Shea ranked in comparison to each other. I was pretty sure we'd take one of those guys if they were still on the board at our pick...but I was worried both might get snapped up earlier.

[George Cumby]

1 down 12 to go

Strong work.

[Zool]

KUDOS for nailing Perry

Katy?

[Scott Campbell]

Katy?


She sure has got some measureables.

[Freak Out]

:) No doubt.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I don't remember seeing any other mock drafts with Perry going to Packers

[pbmax]

:) No doubt.

I found myself listening to one of her songs in the car the other day. Not because I like the song but because it put a picture of her in my head. I think I am officially a dirty old man.

Time for a sports car.


And nice call Brandon on the other Perry.

[Scott Campbell]

:) No doubt.


You're thinking of Gwen Stefani.

[George Cumby]

You're thinking of Gwen Stefani.

Gwen>>>>Katy

But I'd still hit Katy. If I was 20 year younger, rich, famous, narcissistic and not me.

[pbmax]

Gwen>>>>Katy

But I'd still hit Katy. If I was 20 year younger, rich, famous, narcissistic and not me.

Keep reaching for the stars!

[Brandon494]

Came damn close to being 2 for 2 but still got the position right!

[Bretsky]

I give huge kudos for pick one

but

I give no credit for almosts ;)

[Brandon494]

I give huge kudos for pick one

but

I give no credit for almosts ;)

Hey they are similar players who went two picks apart from each other :)

[Brandon494]

Flash Back Friday!!! Haha shows how much I know...but at least I was smart (lucky) enough to put Russell Wilson in my mock draft. 8-)

[Freak Out]

Nice draft, man. I like this better than any I've seen from the experts.

The hillbilly must be locked up.....oh wait....he got married and had children. :)

[Joemailman]

I just threw my mock together.

#28 - Shea McClellin - OLB Boise State
#59 - LaMichael James - RB Oregon
#90 - Jared Crick - DE Nebraska
#123 - Josh Norman - CB Coastal Carolina
#132 - Trent Richardson - S Michigan State
#133 - Nate Potter - OT Boise State
#163 - Phillip Blake - OC Baylor
#197 - BJ Coleman - QB Tenn-Chat
#224 - Darius Fleming - OLB Notre Dame
#235 - Josh Chapman - DE/DT Alabama
#241 - Jayme Brooks - OG Va.Tech
#243 - Bradie Ewing - FB Wisconsin

Kudos on the BJ Coleman pick. :whaa:

[smuggler]

Amn. It shows how much of a crapshoot the draft is... none of those guys from NDs mock panned out. I thi k there may still be hope for Crick.

[pbmax]

There's a number of OLB prospects I'd like better than Perry (I have Perry behind Ingram, Upshaw, Branch, McClellin, Mercilus, and Curry) but I like the rest of it. Not sure all the CBs really fit TT's mold though.

Ingram, McClellin, Mercilus (and Irvin) all went before Perry. Leaves Upshaw, Branch and Curry on the board when Perry picked.

Any regrets there?

Upshaw is/was a part timer last I looked.

[smuggler]

Upshaw was the guy I thought we would take. Happier with Perry, I guess.

[Fritz]

yeah, even though he's been hurt, I see flashes of great sack ability when he's on the field. I think if he stays healthy, this is a big year for him.

[run pMc]

yeah, even though he's been hurt, I see flashes of great sack ability when he's on the field. I think if he stays healthy, this is a big year for him.

Agree.

For a couple of games it seemed like whenever Perry got a sack he also forced a fumble. Between Perry and Neal nobody missed Erik Walden's production. Most people wanted Walden gone anyway.

I'd like to see Perry healthy for a full season, or at least most of a season so we can see what he is. I don't think he's a bust, injuries have kept him off the field and affected his production on it, nevermind the switch from DE to OLB. This will be a big year for him -- I would think he should excel playing the elephant role.

If he gets hurt again or sucks this year I'm off the bandwagon though.