GBN Mock Draft

[DonHutson]

While Stewart would be a nice pick up at #30, the real steal in that mock is Fred Davis at the end of the 2nd. I didn't love him when he was projected as the Packers #1 in a lot of early mock drafts, but he would be a great combo with Donald Lee if we can grab him in the 2nd.

[Partial]

Wow...yes please! If we could get Stewart, Davis in round 2, and get a solid corner on day 1....I MIGHT just have to do the happy dance that night at my buddies house.

Same, though I'm not crazy about Davis.

[Partial]

Well, AP is PRECISELY the reason why McFadden isn't going to fall that far. That is my point.

I see it differently. I think it's a trend that teams don't value RBs as much as they used to.

Will he go before #7? Probably. I wouldn't be surprised if this mock is correct and he drops though.

Agreed. I think he'll go 7 +- 1 spot

[mngolf19]

The Vikes will not take a LB with their first pick. Especially if Malcolm Kelly is there. They might even go Flacco with that pick.

[Fritz]

Why do we read these things? They are rarely correct past the first four or so picks, and definitely not correct once you get into the middle of the first round. Justin Harrell to the Pack - how many mocks got that?

yet we - myself included - continue to read them like starving dogs. Then TT drafts a defensive lineman from Bethune Cookman anyway, and we all scratch our heads and go "WTF?" while the Jon Stewarts and Fred Davises of the world sit on the board.

Why, oh why, do we/I read all this?

[Lurker64]

Why, oh why, do we/I read all this?

What else have we got to do?

[Joemailman]

Why do we read these things? They are rarely correct past the first four or so picks, and definitely not correct once you get into the middle of the first round. Justin Harrell to the Pack - how many mocks got that?

yet we - myself included - continue to read them like starving dogs. Then TT drafts a defensive lineman from Bethune Cookman anyway, and we all scratch our heads and go "WTF?" while the Jon Stewarts and Fred Davises of the world sit on the board.

Why, oh why, do we/I read all this?

TT would never take a DT from Bethune Cookman, Safety yes, but not DT. We read these things because it is March and there is still snow on the ground.

[Fritz]

Thank you both.

I feel better now.

So howz about that tight end from Purdue?

[3irty1]

Well, AP is PRECISELY the reason why McFadden isn't going to fall that far. That is my point.

I see it differently. I think it's a trend that teams don't value RBs as much as they used to.

Will he go before #7? Probably. I wouldn't be surprised if this mock is correct and he drops though.

This is super true. Especially when you've got teams like the Packers and Steelers that never seem to have trouble finding their guy. It seems very unPackers like to get a first round RB. I'd be excited if it happened.

[Partial]

Well, AP is PRECISELY the reason why McFadden isn't going to fall that far. That is my point.

I see it differently. I think it's a trend that teams don't value RBs as much as they used to.

Will he go before #7? Probably. I wouldn't be surprised if this mock is correct and he drops though.

This is super true. Especially when you've got teams like the Packers and Steelers that never seem to have trouble finding their guy. It seems very unPackers like to get a first round RB. I'd be excited if it happened.

Part of it is good scouting. These teams probably spend more resources doing this. Or they just have really good people and aren't letting them get away.

I'd love Jonathan Stewart. He would add an entirely new dimension to the offense and take a lot of pressure off Aaron on 3rd down.

[RashanGary]

At the same time, anybody who drafts McFadden thinking they'll get an Adrian Peterson is going to be sorely disappointed. McFadden is much more in the Reggie Bush mold, which doesn't translate as well to the NFL where the linebacker play is a lot better.

I agree. I think Mendenhall is the stud in this draft. He's Lynch with more power, speed and burst. I think Stewart is good, but Mendenhall makes him look like a slow footed plodder. Mendenhall is the real deal. He's got the burst of McFadden with the power and NFL body of Stewart.

[mission]

At the same time, anybody who drafts McFadden thinking they'll get an Adrian Peterson is going to be sorely disappointed. McFadden is much more in the Reggie Bush mold, which doesn't translate as well to the NFL where the linebacker play is a lot better.

I agree. I think Mendenhall is the stud in this draft. He's Lynch with more power, speed and burst. I think Stewart is good, but Mendenhall makes him look like a slow footed plodder. Mendenhall is the real deal. He's got the burst of McFadden with the power and NFL body of Stewart.

I like him too but I think he shot too far up the radar late in the season ... who knows ...

[The Leaper]

At the same time, anybody who drafts McFadden thinking they'll get an Adrian Peterson is going to be sorely disappointed. McFadden is much more in the Reggie Bush mold, which doesn't translate as well to the NFL where the linebacker play is a lot better.

Huh?

McFadden is 6'2" and 210-215 pounds.

Bush is 6' and 200-205.

Not comparable IMO. McFadden, while not a hugely physical runner, still is considerably more physical than Bush ever was...and has plenty of size to be successful in the NFL.

[The Leaper]

I agree. I think Mendenhall is the stud in this draft. He's Lynch with more power, speed and burst. I think Stewart is good, but Mendenhall makes him look like a slow footed plodder. Mendenhall is the real deal. He's got the burst of McFadden with the power and NFL body of Stewart.

I love Mendenhall as well. I think both McFadden and Mendenhall will be stud RBs at the next level.

Don't tell me that Mendenhall has the burst of McFadden though. Mendenhall has plenty of speed...but he is NOT in McFadden's class.

[Partial]

At the same time, anybody who drafts McFadden thinking they'll get an Adrian Peterson is going to be sorely disappointed. McFadden is much more in the Reggie Bush mold, which doesn't translate as well to the NFL where the linebacker play is a lot better.

Huh?

McFadden is 6'2" and 210-215 pounds.

Bush is 6' and 200-205.

Not comparable IMO. McFadden, while not a hugely physical runner, still is considerably more physical than Bush ever was...and has plenty of size to be successful in the NFL.

I don't agree with that, and if you look at his physique McFadden is much thinner in the lower body that Bush.