Is anyone convinced about Palmer and Mulumba?
With Peppers for perhaps one more year (and no guarantee on that), isn't OLB a concern as much as DL?
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Is anyone convinced about Palmer and Mulumba?
With Peppers for perhaps one more year (and no guarantee on that), isn't OLB a concern as much as DL?
Lindsay Rhodes @lindsay_rhodes 7m7 minutes ago
Miami LB Denzel Perryman lowers combine 40 time from 4.78 to 4.68 but pulls hamstring on 2nd run. Pro Day over
This guy has packer written all OVER him. Especially the Packer's brand ace bandage on his thigh.
So I signed up for Scout.com for 9 free months and now the NFL's Head Scout is doing a chat.
NFL DRAFT CHAT WITH DAVE-TE' THOMAS: http://gnb.scout.com/story/1533539-n...te-thomas?s=61
as in the next hour or two. Anyone have any questions they want asked?
Comment From Tom R.
Your impressions of Quinten Rollins? A reach at 30?
via·about an hour ago
Dave-Te\' Thomas
I DO NOT THINK HE WILL BE THERE AT THE END OF 2, BUT AT 30, I MUCH RATHER SEE STEPHONE ANTHONY AT ILB FOR MY TEAM, WOULDN'T YOU?
via·about an hour ago
Comment From Ram
Do you see any QBs going late third or fourth round? If so, who and do they have a future in two or so years?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
IF YOU ARE A CHEESE HEAD & KNOW THOMPSON'S MIND SET & SUCCESS, I SAY THE STEAL AT QB IS IN 6/7 WITH CODY FAJARDO
via·about an hour ago
Chat ended. We might never know. Kinda like whatever happened to Sidd Finch.
Except apparently Thomas things Jones will be a safety selected in Rounds 1-2.
Comment From Pixburger
Hi Dave. Love your insights into the draft. Since Byron Jones finally ran a 40, where's he stand on your cornerbacks and overall lists.
via·about an hour ago
Dave-Te\' Thomas
ACTUALLY, I HAVE THE KID ASA FREE SAFETY-LOTS OF BRIAN DAWKINS IN HIS GAME & HE STARTED THERE AS A FROSH & SOPHOMORE-LOOK AT HIS #s THOSE YEARS
Comment From Matt De Lima
Which player(s) have improved their draft stock most since the end of the college football season?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
THE KID I JUST TALKED ABOUT & BACK TO THE FREE SAFETY ISSUE, 66% OF HIS PLAYS WERE MADE Vs. THE RUN-I SAY HE'S CERTAIN 1st ROUND & SF COULD OPT FOR HIM OR MARCUS PETERS
Comment From Jersey Al
Hello Dave! Who are your top picks for Rounds 1-3 CBs that the Packers are likely to be interested in?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
IF THOSE FOLKS IN CHEESE COUNTRY DO NOT TAKE BYRON JONES IN 1, THEY BETTER HOP ON ERIC ROWE IN 2 & THERE IS LOTS OF CHATTER COME OUT OF CAMP ON JOSH SHAW & JACOBY GLENN
Here is the whole thing: http://gnb.scout.com/story/1533539-n...te-thomas?s=61
Code:Comment From massraider
Hey, Dave, can you give two or three players you think are a bit overrated by the scouting community?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
Well, certainly I am not a fan of Winston, more so for his lack of overall conditioning & off field issues that spell JaMarcus Russell & Another is Sammie Coates-more drops & PBUs than any receiver not named Devin Funchess
Comment From Pixburger
Hi Dave. Love your insights into the draft. Since Byron Jones finally ran a 40, where's he stand on your cornerbacks and overall lists.
Dave-Te\' Thomas
ACTUALLY, I HAVE THE KID ASA FREE SAFETY-LOTS OF BRIAN DAWKINS IN HIS GAME & HE STARTED THERE AS A FROSH & SOPHOMORE-LOOK AT HIS #s THOSE YEARS
Comment From Matt De Lima
Which player(s) have improved their draft stock most since the end of the college football season?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
THE KID I JUST TALKED ABOUT & BACK TO THE FREE SAFETY ISSUE, 66% OF HIS PLAYS WERE MADE Vs. THE RUN-I SAY HE'S CERTAIN 1st ROUND & SF COULD OPT FOR HIM OR MARCUS PETERS
Comment From Jersey Al
Hello Dave! Who are your top picks for Rounds 1-3 CBs that the Packers are likely to be interested in?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
IF THOSE FOLKS IN CHEESE COUNTRY DO NOT TAKE BYRON JONES IN 1, THEY BETTER HOP ON ERIC ROWE IN 2 & THERE IS LOTS OF CHATTER COME OUT OF CAMP ON JOSH SHAW & JACOBY GLENN
Comment From viking1987
what r the odds the vikings trade back at number 11 and how far do you think they would trade back. i thinking my self if mariota is there they could trade back to 17 with sandiego
Dave-Te\' Thomas
NO WAY MARIOTA GETS PAST #6. I THINK IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THE WR ISSUE-IF COOPER IS LEFT IN THE LERCH BY OAKLAND, I SAY THEY HAVE TO LOOK THE OPPOSITE WAY & TRY TO GET INTO THE TOP 8
Comment From Scott
I've seen rankings on Jay Ajayi from outside the top 10 to the back with the most upside. How do you see his game translating at the next level?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
I SEE HIM AS AN AVERAGE JOE-I THINK HE TIRED A BIT LATE LAST YEAR & SEE HIM LASTING TO ROUND 3
Comment From Pixburger
Would you please name 3 prospects that would be good first round picks for the Steelers?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
BYRON JONES, MARCUS PETERS, TRAE WAYNES-GUESS WHAT POSITION IS MOST LACKING IN STEEL TOWN!
Comment From Scott
The Jets have needs at both the QB and RB position. What running backs might they target in the 2nd round?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
I THINK THEY ARE GOING TO SIGN RIDLEY, BUT IF THAT FALLS THROUGH, I GO FOR "MEDICATION" & TAKE A JOHNSON (Duke) & JOHNSON (DAvid) AFFECT-DAVID IS ANOTHER MATT FORTE & DUKE IS A BULL WITH A FERRARI ENGINE
Comment From Nate Rau
What is the consensus on off-the-field issues surrounding Marcus Peters? Are teams satisfied that he's worthy of a heavy investment despite getting kicked off his team?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
OH NO BUBBA-LOTS HAVE TAKEN HIM OFF THEIR BOARDS AS THE UW COACHES CONTINUE TO DOG HIM-ME? I'D TAKE HIM & I KNOW IF HE GETS OVER ANGER ISSUES, I GOT, READY FOR THIS? THE NEXT CHARLES WOODSON
Comment From Tim
Georgia WR, Chris Conley seems to be flying under the media radar. How high do you think he'll go?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
MID ROUNDS ON CONLEY-SOME TEAM NEEDING AS LOT WR (Falcons) MIGHT HAVE A BIG STEAL ON THEIR HANDS-GOOD QUESTION-KID HAS BEEN ON MY RADAR SINCE 2013
Comment From massraider
Dave, 2nd round pass rushers you like?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
LOVE NATE ORCHARD-EVERYONE SAYS HE HAS A LOT TO LEARN-I SEE TERRELL SUGGS IN THAT GUY
ALSO A HUGE FAN OF THE SMITH BOYS-PRESTON IN 2 & Z'DARIUS IN 4
Comment From Ram
Do you see any QBs going late third or fourth round? If so, who and do they have a future in two or so years?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
IF YOU ARE A CHEESE HEAD & KNOW THOMPSON'S MIND SET & SUCCESS, I SAY THE STEAL AT QB IS IN 6/7 WITH CODY FAJARDO
Comment From Tom R.
Your impressions of Quinten Rollins? A reach at 30?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
I DO NOT THINK HE WILL BE THERE AT THE END OF 2, BUT AT 30, I MUCH RATHER SEE STEPHONE ANTHONY AT ILB FOR MY TEAM, WOULDN'T YOU?
Comment From k3
what are your thoughts on the potential of Darren Waller being a move TE/redzone threat at the next level? where do you see him drafted?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
MID-TO-LATE ROUNDS, BUT YES, yES, YES-KID REMINDS ME OF JAY NOVACEK-TOO BAD THEY HAVE TO BE SELF TAUGHT AS A RECEIVER, BUT BOY, CAN HE BLOCK
Comment From TeddyTouchdown
Could you see the Vikings taking a chance on Gregory,DGB or Peters with the issues they have coming in to the draft
Dave-Te\' Thomas
HELLO DOCTOR, PLEASE PERSCRIBE MR SPIELMAN WITH TONS OF ASPIRINS IF HE DRAFTS ANY OFT HE THREE
Comment From k3
do you see Obum Gwachum developing into a legit pass rusher? could he also play some TE?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
I'D LEAVE HIM ON DEFENSE-RAW TALENT-REMEMBER WHEN MIKE JONES, THE RB AT MISSOURI DEVELOPED AS A LB WITH OAKLAND & THE RAIDERS? THIS KID IS THE NEW VERSION
Comment From LBarthelmess
Hi Dave. Can you give us your thoughts on Frank Clark
Dave-Te\' Thomas
FOOTBALL PLAYER WISE, I THINK HE IS A BLUE COLLAR TALENT THAT I WOULD PREFER TO STAND UP IN A 3-4.
OFF THE FIELD, THERE IS STILL TOO MUCH CLOUD ON THAT STORY TO COMMENT & COULD BE A RAY McDONALD LIKE THING THERE SO I AM GOING TO BACK OFF ON THAT PART. EVEN BEFORE THAT, I DID NOT HAVE HIM HIGHER THAN 5
Comment From Chad Jensen
Hi, Dave. What's the story on Gerod Holliman and his 14 INTs? Can that translate to the NFL?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
WHY WAS HE BENCHED FOR 5 GAMES? WHY DID SOME TEAMS START CANCELLING ON HIS VISITS. KID IS A BALL HAWK & THE MOST OVERRATED DEFENSIVE PLAYER IN THIS DRAFT, HANDS
DOWN
Comment From viking1987
what player do you think could be a surprise faller and a surprise riser
Dave-Te\' Thomas
FALLER-JORDAN PHILLIPS (work ethic & eating issues)
RISER-EASY PEEAZY-BYRON JONES & BRESHARD PERRIMAN
Comment From Jersey Al
Dave, some under-the-radar mid-late round picks Ted Thompson will be hunting for?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
DE Z'DARIUS SMITH, QB CODY FAJARDO, THE ALABAMA FB FOWLER, DALLAS TULL-CHATTANOOGA
Comment From Tim
Matt Jones seems like he could be sleeper if he can stay healthy. Does his injury history at Florida push him to late day 3?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
I SAY HE GOES BY 5, BUT I LIKE A PAIR OF SLEEPERS OUT OF LSU A LOT-HILLIARD & MAGEE A LOT BETTER
Part 2: http://gnb.scout.com/story/1533539-n...te-thomas?s=61
Code:Comment From Ram
Who do you see for the Cleveland Browns first three picks, if not names, positions?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
SHELTON IN 1, AGHOLAR IN 2
Comment From MontanaDawg
Who will be the big players in the Mariota sweepstakes?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
I THINK SAN DIEGO IS THE TEAM I SEE CATCHING A LUV FEST FOR MARCUS. I THINK TENNESSEE WILL GO D & TAKE WILLIAMS
Comment From cmwilk
how long will Todd Gurley last?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
HE'S JUST STARTED RUNNING & I KNOW DALLAS IS HOVERING ABOUT, BUT I THINK HE'S NO LONGER A 1 BUT EARLY 2
Comment From k3
Do you see Marcus Hardison as a "play everywhere" guy in a 3-4, or is he better suited for the 4-3?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
THINK PERNELL McPHEE CLONE THERE-HE REALLY CAME ON PLAYING THE EDGE & HIS VERSATILITY IS WHAT 3-4 TEAMS WANT-REMINDS ME OF TY WARREN MINUS INJURIES
Comment From Pixburger
Have any mid-round sleeper edge rushers?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
TRAIL, Z'DARIUS SMITH, CEDRIC REED (banged up in 2014) & LATE-LOOK AT WAGENMANN- A K BIERMAN TYPE OF PLAYER & OH, CHICKILLO MIGHT HAVE BETTER VALUE AWAYF ROM THE MIAMI SCHEME THAT HOG TIED HIM
Comment From Wardawg
Would you take Malcom Brown over Shelton if you want a NT?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
I WOULD NOT TAKE GOD OVER DANNY SHELTON-MOST DOMINATING NG I HAVE SEEN SINCE MR PAT WILLIAMS. TWO-PART-I LIKE MALCOM BROWN AS AN UNDER TACKLE MORE THAN NG
Comment From Pixburger
Where do you see Auburn QB Nick Marshall at the next level (position)?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
YOU KNOW, I SEE MARSHALL IN NE & LET THE CHIPS FALL-THINK EDELMAN, & OTHERS AS BILL TYPE OF CONVERSION PROJECTS. ME-I TAKE HIM AS A FS
Comment From Erick
What are your thoughts on Ty Sambrailo from Colorado State and when do you think he gets selected?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
NO LATER THAN EARLY 3 & I KNOW THE FALCONS & GIANTS LIKE HIM A LOT. GOOD MOVEMENT SKILLS WITH THAT KID, BUT I'D LIKE TO SEE SOMEONE DO A BEADLES MOVE & MAKE HIM AN OG-GREAT TRAP BLOCKER HE IS
Comment From JunctionFunction
The Broncos have more needs than some fans may realize. Who can you see them targeting with their first couple picks? Any chance Arik Armstead is there at 28 and they look his way?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
MAN, DENVER IS BEEN TRIPPINGT O PITTSBURGH SO MUCH TO SEE TJ CLEMMINGS, I THINK HE HAS DIRTY PICTURES ON THE STAFF
CHIP IS ENAMORED WITH ARMSTEAD & THINK PHILLY MIGHT BE IN PLAY THERE
LOOK FOR A TE LIKE WARFORD OR JESSE JAMES IN tHE 3-5 PICTURE & FEEL DAVID JOHNSON MIGHT SURPRISE IN ROUND 2 FOR THE RB CORPS
Comment From Erick
What are your thoughts on Preston Smith? Personally, I love him and his versatility. Reminds me of Pernell McPhee.
Dave-Te\' Thomas
ERICK, WE MIGHT HAVE A BROMANCE GOING-I TELLL EVERYONE THROW AWAY McKINNEY PRAISDE-SMITH WAS ALL THAT JAZZ FOR THE MSU DEFENSE-IT WOULD NOT SURPRISE ME TO SEE HIM TO 40 OR BETTER
Comment From omyshoes
Which WR's would be a good pick for the Vikes in the second round?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
DEVANTE PARKER, HANDS DOWN, CUT HIM OPEN & HE BLEEDS PURPLE
Comment From Ram
What are your thoughts on Bud, Alvin Dupree?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
HE'S NOT ALL THAT-GOOD PLAYER, BUT I WILL CERTAINLY GET MORE VALUE IN 4 OUT OF Z'DARIUS THAN BUD IN 1 OR 2
Comment From Jake Marsing
What do you guys think about Kenny Bell out of Nebraska?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
I THINK HE"S THE RODNEY DANGERFIELD OF THE WR CROP-DO NOT BE SURPRISED IF THE GIANTS SCOOP HIM UP IN 4
Comment From k3
do you see Stephone Anthony sneaking into the 1st round?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
OH YEAH-THAT TIGER CAN FILL UP THE MIDDLE OF THE FIELD-PREDICTION IN 3 YEARS-ANTHONY IS PLAYING IN THE PRO BOWL IN BRAZIL OR ANOTHER COUNTRY THEN FL LIKES & BEASLEY IS UNEMPLOYED
Comment From LBarthelmess
You have Mycole Pruitt very high on your list of TEs but many don't, what are you seeing that others do not?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
I SEE A VERY GOOD MOTION TIGHT END, ONE WITH THE BEST HANDS IN THE GROUP-HE'S UBBER SLIPPERY AFTER THE CATCH AND IS VASTLY, VASTLY UNDERRATED AS A 2ND LEVEL BLOCKER
Comment From k3
what are your thoughts on Shaq Thompson's ability to be an ILB in a 3-4 D? Does he fit for the Packers?
Dave-Te\' Thomas
NO, THOMPSON IS EITHER GOING TO BE A WILL LB OR SS- I WANT HIM ROAMING THE FIELD & NOT HAVING TO PLAY CONTAIN
Comment From Erick
What are your thoughts on some of the smaller school players? Marpet, McBride and Kyle Emanuel specifically
Dave-Te' Thomas
GLAD YOU BROUGHT UP EMMANUEL-I THINK HE IS A THINKING MAN'S TYPE IN THE MOLD THAT NE USES ROB NINKOVICH-I'D USE HIM AS A SAM OR RUSH END
MARPET IS DESTINED TO BE MATT BIRK-GOOD GUARD BUT GREATER CENTER
McBRIDE IS THE BEST WR NOT IN FBS BALL
Comment From cmwilk
did I miss something are you saying you think Parker makes it to the 2nd round?
Dave-Te' Thomas
NO, ROUND 1-READ AGAIN
Comment From Erick
Why are so many people high on Sammie Coates and Devin Funchess? All I see is drop after drop.
Dave-Te' Thomas
OH BOY SO DO I-I ACTUALLY DID AN EXTENSIVE COMPARISON CHART ON THE TOP 10 WRS & THE #s ARE STARTLING
COOPER & DEVIN SMITH ACED IT
Yeah. I like Rowe too. Byron Jones and Rowe are the two corners I'd be happiest about landing early. I think they have high ceilings.
One of Kendricks, Anthony, Perryman to go along with Jones or Rowe and that'd be a pretty amazing start to a draft in my book.
CB and ILB Rankings at Green Bay's Likely Sweet Spots in the Draft (30 - 130) - CBSSports.com (as of March 30)
24 CB Johnson Wake Forest - that's a bit too high for him IMO
30 CB Peters Washington - uncoachable/character risk - Ted takes shots on these guys in the 7th not the first.
35 ILB Kendricks UCLA - His d-line kept him clean a lot but he's a bigger, faster, stronger version of Nick Barnett. He'd do just fine.
37 CB P.J. Williams Florida State - Has the physical traits you want but I'm not sure if he can play.
44 CB Quentin Rollins Miami (Ohio) - smallish, raw, unpolished is what I'm reading. Has only played CB for one year but tough, aggressive, hard worker...
45 ILB Bernardrick McKinney Texas A&M. I don't like him. He just doesn't seem to me to be an impact player.
47 ILB Anthony Clemson - He could be the guy Ted jumps on in the first too.
54 CB Collins LSU - One of the finest physical specimens at CB in the draft but raw and I'm not convinced he has enough athleticism to reach the potential his size and speed might suggest.
55 CB Jones Connecticut - He's moving up I'd say. Not sure he's gonna get to the 62 spot in the draft.
66 CB Darby Florida State - Speed to run with guys deep but I fear this guy is too much of a sprinter and not enough of a football player.
72 CB DJoun Smith Florida Atlantic - 5'10"
74 ILB Paul Dawson TCU - I like Perryman better than Dawson but they're similar players
76 CB Alex Carter Stanford - Good well-rounded prospect but not a lot to fall in love with
87 CB Josh Shaw USC - not good enough to overcome immature and stupid move jumping off balcony or the stupid, immature massive lie trying to cover-up said stupidity.
89 CB Doran Grant Ohio St. - 5'10"
93 ILB Perryman Miami - He's moving up too I'd say. No way he makes it to the end of the 3rd.
101 CB Steven Nelson Oregon St. - 5'10"
114 CB Ifo Ekpre-OlomuInjured - 5'9" not happening
118 CB Rowe Utah - I think he's a Day 1 starter and the team that drafts him may never look back.
128 ILB Heeney Kansas - smallish but fast and way underappreciated. I'd be very tempted to grab Heeney at the end of the 3rd even if they nabbed Kendricks or Anthony earlier. A ten-year contributor in the league whether its on Special Teams and special situations on D or every down on D.
Ted is going to have to draft an ILB in the 1st round just because there are so few of them with top potential. The CB position this year is deep with talent. Any of the first 15 have a chance to be standout corners. Guys like Mager, Shepherd and Rowe will be available in the 3rd, 4th and 5th rounds.
Anthony on the other hand won't last. He'll most likely be gone after the Packers' 1st round pick (might even be gone before the Packers 1st pick). And, as the NFL scout said (the one PB chatted with), I'd rather have Anthony starting at ILB on day one than Jones or Collins next year.
Besides, Dunderdummy likes Anthony. :-)
I think Craig Mager might be one of the best CBs in the draft, not that I've surveyed the field, he just looks like an NFL corner in his highlights.
Packers has a pre-draft visit with someone I have heard of. He plays QB.
Packer Report @PackerReport 13h13 hours ago
Up tonight: Scouting Reports from the NFL's head scout on Bryce Petty (#Packers predraft visit) and Marcus Peters (Washington pro day)
Albert Breer @AlbertBreer 49m49 minutes ago
From @RapSheet and me: Per the Leon County jail, FSU CB PJ Williams -- a prospective 1st-rounder -- was arrested for DUI at 3:08 AM today.
well PJ williams, the cb from FSU that some people have said that they wouldn't mind TT taking was just busted for a DUI
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...usted-for-dui/
I would have drafted PJ Williams or Ronald Darby. Now...I'd stay clear of guys from that program. Something is seriously wrong with the culture there. Not Packer people.
Football Outsiders SacSEER stats projection for college pass rushers. Have had some big successes (also a couple of blown calls). Its worth a read. They have more than just a few years of data now.
Football Outsiders @fboutsiders 59m59 minutes ago
ESPN INSIDER: SackSEER projections of this year’s pass-rushers say Shane Ray, Dante Fowler Jr. are likely NFL busts: http://es.pn/1D0cAnl
Welp. that is garbage, its ESPN Insider only. Should be in the garbage.
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 57m57 minutes ago
Who will be the highest drafted non-Combine invitee? Could be Texas Southern CB Tray Walker. Visits with GB, KC, SEA, BAL, ATL, MIA, OAK.
I have always seen Ray as a huge bust candidate. Just a feeling I have...
Round 2 Pick 5 (NYJ): Eric Kendricks, ILB/OLB, UCLA (B+)
Round 2 Pick 13 (MINN): Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida State (A)
Round 4 Pick 10 (T.B.): Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon (B+)
Round 4 Pick 13 (SEA): Cedric Ogbuehi, OT, Texas A&M (A+)
Round 4 Pick 30: Ben Koyack, TE, Notre Dame (A+)
Round 5 Pick 17 (S.D.): Chris Conley, WR, Georgia (A+)
Round 5 Pick 30: Cameron Artis-Payne, RB, Auburn (A+)
Round 6 Pick 30: Tyler Varga, FB, Yale (B+)
Round 6 Pick 34 (COMP): Xzavier Dickson, OLB, Alabama (A+)
Round 6 Pick 37 (COMP): Josh Harper, WR, Fresno State (A+)
Round 7 Pick 30: Damian Swann, CB, Georgia (A-)
Went through the draft with First-Pick.com, narrowly missed out on Byron Jones and Stephone Anthony in the 3rd and 2nd rounds respectively. Traded two two picks to Minny to trade up for Goldman, after a more Pack-friendly offer was turned down by the two teams in front of them.
Otherwise, the draft seemed kind of realistic.
dp
Some CB scuttlebutt from Tony Pauline
FWIW (not much), I like all those guys. That Walker cat from Texas Southern looks good on youtube.Quote:
Quite possibly no defensive back is moving up draft boards faster than Eric Rowe of Utah. As first reported two weeks ago, there’s a feeling Rowe will end up in the second half of round one and won’t get past the 40th pick. The teams I’m hearing highest on Rowe in round one include the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles.
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Byron Jones, who was in Arizona visiting with the Cardinals today, is another zipping up draft boards. Jones is the bigger corner teams want and offers versatility as a number of coaches feel he could slide inside to safety. To date he has seven official visits on his calendar.
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Getting back to the Green Bay Packers, immediately after the the combine I was told by several sources cornerback Kevin Johnson of Wake Forest is a player that have been targeting in round one.
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Looking for a late round sleeper?? Turn towards Texas Southern cornerback Tray Walker, a player that was not on scouting sheets entering the season.
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How busy is Walker? His visits list includes the Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, Seattle Seahawks and the Atlanta Falcons, who’ll also be working him out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E-B_wv6eTQ
Is there a CB worth taking in the 1st round?
I love this stuff, but if you are the reporter and you have reported a team's interest in 3 prospects at one position in the first round, have you really uncovered anything other than what the team might think its needs are?
Trae Waynes for sure. I've obviously not been in any interviews with Peters but from what I've seen I wouldn't touch him because of character but he's a first round talent... I like Rowe and Jones but they both have one whole year of corner under their belts. I think Johnson has mad skills but needs to fill out more yet. He'll do that but not sure if he's ready to step in immediately and take on some of the monster receivers in the league...
They'd all look a ton better in the 2nd or 3rd that's for sure.
Plus it's sometimes hard to decipher real interest from smoke screens at this time of the year. I like reading about interest in these specific guys over some of the guys I have concerns about (Collins from LSU, the Florida State guys and some of the smurfs). I just hope its real and not some of the worthless drivel the local beat guys spew from agents. Pauline has a lot more credibility in my eyes than the local puppets.
Peters would be worth taking if his character concerns were checked out. He was kicked off his college program, but he's arguably the best combination of size/athleticism/ball-skills/school/performance at the position in the draft
Been following Emory Hunt for the draft for a week. Here is his Packers mock, I am seriously starting to have doubts as a couple of these picks violate known Ted/Ron draft rules. However, he does say this is what he would do, not what Ted would do. Curious what you guys think about his picks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQQhKBCWmrY
This is the video that caused me to follow Hunt. It illustrates the problem I have with the draft. I watch this video and see a corner take so many shortcuts he would get roasted in the NFL. So how can you possibly project what he will do in the NFL when he has to change his game?
Someone was recommending this prospect as a Packer pick at CB and provided Hunt's video as evidence.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4dF17XYOTw
I don't think so with Terry Williams, Rakeem Cato, or DJoun Smith. All too short for the Pack to draft so high. Not that Green Bay wouldn't draft them, but the lack of height will push them down the Packer big board. Maybe Smith at that spot anyway, since it's a 6th.
My first instinct is to DQ Matias because TT does not draft interior guys, but he did buck that trend with Linsley last year, ang GB does need depth at guard. Both Sitton and Lang spent a lot of time on the injured list last year, even though they toughed it out and played for the most part.
Devante Davis is a classic Packer pick though.
Good list Vince... those are a lot of the guys I've been looking at for the first few rounds.
I've backed off Peters altogether - just too much of a risk to take with a high pick. A lot of teams have taken him off their board.
I think there is a lot of good depth at CB in rds 2-3, and I think LB drops off a bit after the first few guys go. At this point I think I'd like to see us trade back a few spots and target McKinney, Anthony, or Perryman.
I'd be okay with any of those 3.
Then in the 2nd target a CB like Rowe, although he'll probably be gone by our pick in the 2nd round.
I haven't researched everyone on your list there, so I'll go thru them and narrow it down.
Thanks for the post, it makes it easier to see the names all listed together like that.
Anthony and Rowe are my targets for this draft. IMO, they are good fits for this defense. If we can get them in the first two rounds - that would be huge. If TT can move down from the 1st into the top 5 of the 2nd, grab Anthony and an extra pick or two, then use those picks or whatever and move up in the 2nd and grab Rowe - OH, Happy day!
Other ILBs & CBs I like in the mid rounds:
ILBs
Ben Heeney - Kansas
Ramik Wilson - Georgia - (Really like this guy 4th round, if he's there in the 5th STEAL!)
Bryce Hager - Baylor
CBs
Justin Cox - Mississippi State
Randall Evans - Kansas State
Other Players I'm liking in the mid rounds:
Henry Anderson - DE - Stanford (Perfect Size for a 3-4 DE, high motor, smart - Packer People)
Jeff Heuerman - TE - Ohio State
Jesse James - TE - Penn State
Cedric Ogbuehi - OT - Texas A&M
Corey Crawford - DE - Clemson
Ogbuehi would be an awesome 4th-5th round pick. He'll redshirt 2015 with the ACL, but he was a top-50 player before the injury.