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

[BF4MVP]

Jordy Nelson Kansas St. 6-25/8 217 4.51

Began his college career as a defensive back and only moved to wide receiver in '05...In high school he won state titles in the 100, 200, 400 and long jump...Had a huge senior campaign and really gave his draft stock a boost...Profiles as more of a possession guy in the NFL but could surprise if he can run better than expected.

ah hah!! now we know what ted's thinking.

HAHAHA Well played, Gary

[BF4MVP]

Would anyone be cool if GB picked DE Calias Campbell? The guy sounds like a freak at around 6'8". They say he has a motor and another DE with a motor (Kampman) turned out to be pretty good.

6'8" ???? Sounds like a freak and if he has the athleticism, would be worth it.

Yeah, take a gamble like this.

Yep

[chain_gang]

I like the Jordy Nelson pick. I think he could be another Wes Welker type. He's quick, has good hands, and has good potential as a returner. He'll prove valuable as helping Aaron Rodgers develop.

I did like James Hardy though.

[Merlin]

No reason to trade up. Is there any player left that would be worth that gamble?

gamble? the whole thing is a gamble. why wouldn't he move up to get someone he WANTS? doesn't make sense not to if there's someone he's very high on.

I agree it's all a gamble but I also believe in the philosophy to stack picks because the odds are better that with more picks the better your chances are of finding the football players.

OK, I knew it'd happen.

I agree with you 100%

We are ijn the second round.

There is nobody TT needs to trade up for.

He has guys on his board and wants the stack as back up.

He's not gonna break that stack for a shot at one player.

Are you feeling okay???

Once you get to the second round, you aren't necessarily looking for starters. Maybe at #36 you are but later 2nd? no. It's safer to take projects in later rounds to build up the backups as well. Currently, we aren't very deep at some positions .

[MateoInMex]

Please ESPN quit showin me Chad Henne's face...pan to the left a little.

[woodbuck27]

Would anyone be cool if GB picked DE Calias Campbell? The guy sounds like a freak at around 6'8". They say he has a motor and another DE with a motor (Kampman) turned out to be pretty good.

TTed Thompson had way too many other options.
He picked a one year wonder boy who looked good- great at the Senior Bowl.

He was slated as at best bet a 3rd Rd. draft pick.

A reach?

TT's a bag of gas. Wait. . . now he's drafting for FAVRE. OK!!

[BF4MVP]

BUF takes Hardy

[Rastak]

Bills take James Hardy......(hmmm, was hoping he'd drop some)


Strengths: Flashes the ability to get a clean release working against press coverage and can get open quickly when corners give him a cushion. Athletic and fluid changing directions when footwork is sound. Shows good toughness over the middle and can hold onto the ball after taking the big hit. Doesn't have great top-end speed but is a long-strider, shows good sideline awareness and tracks the ball fairly well so can make the occasional play downfield. Has excellent size and rarely gets muscled out of routes. Stays alert, shows good awareness and works back to the quarterback when the protection starts to break down. Uses wide frame to shield defenders from the ball and can make tough catches in traffic. Snatches the ball out of the air, is fluid turning upfield after catches and can pick up yards after contact. Times jumps well and has the potential to develop into a productive red zone target.

Weaknesses: Rounds off too many cuts, doesn't set corners up by changing speeds and is an inconsistent route-runner at this point. Lacks ideal explosiveness and is going to have a harder time separating from man coverage at the NFL level. Takes too long to reach top speed, isn't going to make defenders miss in space and isn't much of a big-play threat after the catch. While has great size and flashes the ability to get into position doesn't play with enough of a mean streak and effort is inconsistent when blocking. Indiana suspended him for two games for an off-the-field incident in 2006 and character is somewhat of a concern.

Overall: Indiana red-shirted Hardy during his true freshman season in 2004. Hardy appeared in ten games during the 2005 season. In 2006, he appeared in ten games recording 51 catches, 722 receiving yards and ten receiving touchdowns. Hardy appeared in all 13 games of the 2007 season recording 79 catches, 1,125 receiving yards and 16 receiving touchdowns. Hardy lacks ideal suddenness and will struggle to separate versus some of the elite cover corners at the next level. He also comes with some character baggage that will cause him to drop a bit during draft weekend. However, Hardy possesses a unique blend of size, athleticism and reliable hands, which is why he could be selected as high as the second round.

[Lurker64]

Is Jordy comparable to Kevin Curtis? (beside being white)

Nelson is like 3 inches taller and 40 pounds heavier than Curtis. Curtis is more of a burner, while Nelson is a guy who will run through traffic and take a hit. He's more of a Donald Driver type of player, he's not fast but he's quick and elusive in space and he's not afraid to get hit or to hit other people.

[Partial]

Would anyone be cool if GB picked DE Calias Campbell? The guy sounds like a freak at around 6'8". They say he has a motor and another DE with a motor (Kampman) turned out to be pretty good.

ive been saying that all day

I want him as well.

[Merlin]

Would anyone be cool if GB picked DE Calias Campbell? The guy sounds like a freak at around 6'8". They say he has a motor and another DE with a motor (Kampman) turned out to be pretty good.

TTed Thompson had way too many other options.
He picked a one year wonder boy who looked good- great at the Senior Bowl.

He was slated as at best bet a 3rd Rd. draft pick.

A reach?

TT's a bag of gas. Wait. . . now he's drafting for FAVRE. OK!!

LOL......

[GoPackGo]

Is Jordy comparable to Kevin Curtis? (beside being white)

Nelson is like 3 inches taller and 40 pounds heavier than Curtis. Curtis is more of a burner, while Nelson is a guy who will run through traffic and take a hit. He's more of a Donald Driver type of player, he's not fast but he's quick and elusive in space and he's not afraid to get hit or to hit other people.

nice.thanks

[Charles Woodson]

Would anyone be cool if GB picked DE Calias Campbell? The guy sounds like a freak at around 6'8". They say he has a motor and another DE with a motor (Kampman) turned out to be pretty good.

ive been saying that all day

I want him as well.

So thats why TT didnt pick him

[woodbuck27]

BUF takes Hardy

How's that working for YOU Justin Harrell?

TT picks at WR and pass's on Hardy? Uhh??

[Deputy Nutz]

Would anyone be cool if GB picked DE Calias Campbell? The guy sounds like a freak at around 6'8". They say he has a motor and another DE with a motor (Kampman) turned out to be pretty good.

TTed Thompson had way too many other options.
He picked a one year wonder boy who looked good- great at the Senior Bowl.

He was slated as at best bet a 3rd Rd. draft pick.

A reach?

TT's a bag of gas. Wait. . . now he's drafting for FAVRE. OK!!

Stop being a hater. Just because you spew your wad on everything NFLdraftcountdown.com has to say doesn't mean it is actually factual.

It was a second round pick to get this, improve the roster as a whole, not fill a specific need, which the Packers don't actually have, but ramble on. TT could have taken anyone and you would be hating.