2008 OFFICIAL DRAFT THREAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BallHawk]

Prediction: By the end of the day the Packers will have 8 3rd round picks.

[Rastak]

Smartest move was to trade out of the first round. We dropped 6 places (big whoop) and picked up a 4th who arguably will be a longer term player then anyone we would have gotten in the first round. That give us a 36th, 56th, and 60th picks in the 2nd. All in all, 3 very good spot to pick up some good players.

It wasn't a bad move at all. I am surprised they passed on Keller and Phillips but they are loaded for Bear (pun intended) in round 2.

[BF4MVP]

Merling is gone

[BallHawk]

YES!

[imscott72]

Merling is gone..

[Charles Woodson]

Ballhawk can breath --Merling to the dolphins

[red]

damnit, there goes merling

[Badgerinmaine]

I know.. By the looks of some of the Jet fans in the crowd, they learn how to 'boo' and say 'you gotta be fukkin' kiddin' me" at a pretty young age.

:P :P :P

[Rastak]

Phins take Merling........



Strengths: Is a well built DE with adequate height and good bulk, arm length (33.2) and hand span (9.5). Has above-average initial quickness for size and can beat blockers to the point of attack. Moves well laterally and keeps head up when scraping down the line of scrimmage. Takes excellent pursuit angles, plays with a good motor and has above-average range. Generally does a good job of getting in position, plays with discipline versus the run and will execute his assignment. Thickly built with a strong lower body. Is able to take on blocks when he plays with leverage. Plays with a mean streak. Wraps up upon contact and is reliable open field tackler that can deliver the big hit. Uses hands to protect legs, shows good balance and can fight over cut blocks though is somewhat inconsistent in this area. Flashes the ability to turn the corner and is a relentless pass rusher. Athletic enough to redirect inside after starting outside and flashes an effective swim move. Stays alert, has long arms and gets hands up when isn't going to get to the quarterback. Has experience lining up at defensive tackle, has experience dropping into coverage and is versatile.

Weaknesses: Has good size for a defensive end but stands up high too much and gets driven back on some of those occasions. Has some problems shedding bocks when he lets blockers lock onto his frame. Does not show powerful upper body strength (only 17 reps on bench press). Lacks elite closing speed for an end and is going to have a harder time turning the corner at the NFL level. Relies on quickness and athletic ability too much and isn't much of a bull rusher at this point. Turns shoulders and creates running lanes too much. Doesn't always rush outside in and lets quarterbacks break contain too much.

Overall: Merling played 271 snaps during his true freshman season in 2005. He started all 13 games of the 2006 season, finishing with 46 total tackles, including ten tackles-for-loss. Merling also recorded three sacks, 20 quarterback hurries and one forced fumble that year. In 2007, he recorded 78 total tackles, including 17 tackles-for-loss and seven sacks. Merling does not possess the speed of a dominant edge rusher and he needs to improve his upper body power. However, Merling is a gifted athlete for his size and he projects as an impact every-down starter in the NFL. While he could develop into a solid 3-4 end, we think his best fit is at the power-end position in a traditional 4-3 scheme. Regardless, Merling projects as a mid-first round pick.

[MadtownPacker]

Im starting to detect a QB....

[cpk1994]

I'm just gonna say it..I will disagree with whatever team takes Henne over Brohm...

I agree with you. Henne made his career off Braylon Edwards. He has been junk ever since.

[TheCheese]

Fucking damn it man, really wanted that guy.

[red]

3 picks until ours

i like campbell and flowers at this point

[BallHawk]

Im starting to detect a QB....

Don't say that, Mad. Please, no QB.

[woodbuck27]

One of these should be OUR's:

DEVIN THOMAS WR | Michigan St.

PHILLIP MERLING DE | Clemson

CALAIS CAMPBELL DE | Miami (FL)

QUENTIN GROVES DE | Auburn

BRANDON FLOWERS CB

KENNY PHILLIPS S

TYRELL JOHNSON S

Chad Henne QB | Michigan

DeSean Jackson WR

Brian Brohm QB | Louisville

Limas Sweed WR | Texas

Curtis Lofton ILB Oklahoma

Dustin Keller TE | Purdue

James Hardy WR | Indiana

Dan Connor ILB | Penn St.

Who does TT like?

PACKERS FOREVER!

you are not paying attention. Keller was taken with the pick TT traded.

Look back at my post mister . Dustin Keller was available for OUR #30 and he was taken yes and I removed him from the list.

Your too quick on me. RELAX!!