Official 2008 NFL Draft thread Day 2

[Rastak]

Let's do it!

[red]

when does it start tomorrow?

its gotta be early to do 5 rounds

[BZnDallas]

i think it starts 9am central

[HarveyWallbangers]

Read most of the draft thread. Disappointed in the total turnout.


Jordy Nelson - Under the radar. May not have the talent to be a #1 receiver, but seems like a good bet to be a decent #2 receiver or good #3 receiver. That's not a bad thing. Indifferent on the selection.

Brian Brohm - I was one of the few that liked Henne more, but I stated previously that I liked my top 3 QBs (Ryan, Henne, and Brohm). I was happy we got him. I'm surprised that Minnesota decided to put all their eggs in the Tarvaris Jackson basket. I had written this previously:

Most think the draft is average at QB, but I think this will end up being a solid draft at QB--mainly because I'm higher on Ryan, Brohm, and Henne than most.

Patrick Lee - Love this pick. I had him pegged in the draft game, and I wrote this:

We may wait to draft one [CB] that fits. It seems like Patrick Lee and Terrell Thomas would be two of them [that fit our scheme].

This, of course, means that Nelson will be the best pick of the bunch and Lee is destined to suck.


I wouldn't be shocked if we pick another QB. Have to think we go OL and TE at some point also.

[BlueBrewer]

so what picks do we have day 2?

[HarveyWallbangers]

so what picks do we have day 2?

3 28 (91)
4 14 (113) (from Saints via Jets)
4 29 (128)
4 36 (135) (compensatory selection)
5 27 (162)
7 30 (237)

[HarveyWallbangers]

We can still go a lot of directions.

OT is deep. Could find another heir apparent to Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher. Daryn Colledge could be an heir apparent to one of them.

OG to compete with Colledge, Allen Barbre, and Junius Coston.

TE to backup Donald Lee.

RB to complement Ryan Grant and Brandon Jackson.

Can never have enough DL.

Probably need one more LB for depth.

S to compete with Nick Collins, Atari Bigby, and Aaron Rouse.

Heck, we could grab another CB and find competition for Jon Ryan at P.

[Brohm]

I read somewhere that TT was comfortable with the current lineman shifting over to the tackle position once Clifton and Tauscher are done and that he would most likely look to add a guard.

[Deputy Nutz]

On paper the Packers have some needs at back up offensive line, possible offensive guards that could push for a starting spot. The Packers also need to look for a 2nd tight end in this draft, one that could excel in blocking. The Packers also could look to again add to the defensive backfield and also along the defensive line.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Forget to add that we still need a #3 QB. Looks like a potential pick in round 7.

[HarveyWallbangers]

QB

Potential late round picks that are the most intriguing to me (in no particular order) = Matt Flynn, Kyle Wright, Paul Smith, Dennis Dixon.

RB

One cut runners. Sounds like Chauncey Washington is that, if he's still available.

A one-cut downhill runner with good size, quickness and power Displays very good vision. Runs under control. He is a shifty and slippery runner that finds ways to slip into small holes for a bigger back.

Maybe Kevin Smith?

Keeps eyes downfield, has adequate lateral mobility, can cut back when sees defense over pursuing and can bounce runs outside when defense collapses inside.

Cory Boyd is another one that seems to fit:

Possesses good height and size potential. Runs hard and with good pad-level. Shifty back that shows the ability to plant and quickly change directions to hit the cutback lane. Shows good vision as a runner and will find creases when available. Shows good initial burst to and through the hole. Very good balance and body control.

TE

Some of the TEs that have shown good blocking ability include Brad Cottom, Craig Stevens (supposed to be good blocking in movement systems), Kellen Davis (character issues, but is talented and shows the ability to be a good blocker)

OL

Guys that can block in movement schemes:

OT John Greco

Can help guards with a punch and generally does a nice job of combo blocking up to linebacker. Locks onto defenders' frames, works from snap until whistle and can sustain blocks.

OT Tony Hills

A natural knee-bender with good mirror-and-slide skills in pass pro. He's big enough to engulf smaller defenders at the point of attack. Has quick hands and does a good job of keeping pass rushers in front of him. Very impressive mobility when asked to pull or block downfield on runs and screens. Fires out quickly in the run game and takes solid angles.

OT/OG Will Robinson

Gets off the ball well and can get into position quickly. Moves well laterally, can reach defenders lined up over inside shoulder and can seal the edge. Gets adequate hand placement, moves feet and does an adequate job of walling defenders off once in position. Takes adequate angles to downfield blocks, comfortable changing directions in space and can get into position at the second level. Possesses above-average range and can turn the corner when asked to bull.

OG Oniel Cousins

Moves well laterally and can reach defenders lined up over outside shoulder. Plays under control in space and can adjust to the moving target at the second level. Shows above-average range and can get around the corner when asked to pull. Slides well and flashes the ability to mirror defenders in pass protection.

OG Donald Thomas

Takes sound angles to blocks and gets into position quickly. Stays low to the ground, drives legs once in position and flashes the ability to root defenders off the ball. Does a nice job of climbing up to second level and explodes upon contact with linebackers. Moves adequately and is able to get out and pull around edge. Shuffles feet extremely well and can redirect in pass protection.

OG Kerry Brown

Has a quick first step for size, generally stays low to the ground despite height and can get into position. Takes sound angles to blocks and can get into position at the second level. Shows adequate footwork and flashes the ability to counter double moves.

DT

Two-gap run stuffers include Athyba Rubin and Red Bryant. There's also Pat Sims who is big enough to play in the Packers scheme and had a second round grade.

DE

Intriguing DEs include Jeremy Thompson, Chris Ellis, and Brian Johnston.

LB

Guys with enough speed to play in our scheme include Dan Connor, Tavares Gooden, Jonathan Goff, Bryan Kehl, Marcus Howard, Shawn Crable, and Gary Guyton.

S

Hard to say who fits. Only two safeties were taken, but it was supposed to be a weak group.

P

Being a homer, I wouldn't mind seeing Mike Dragosavich from North Dakota State brought in as competition for Jon Ryan. Not with any of our 3rd-5th round picks though.

[BF4MVP]

Maybe Kevin Smith?

Keeps eyes downfield, has adequate lateral mobility, can cut back when sees defense over pursuing and can bounce runs outside when defense collapses inside.

I would love for the Pack to get Smith in round 3..I hope it happens!

[Guiness]

Re: Official 2008 NFL Draft thread Day 2

Let's do it!

Didn't start the Day 1 thread, so this is the consolation prize, eh?

[Guiness]

Read most of the draft thread. Disappointed in the total turnout.


Patrick Lee - Love this pick. I had him pegged in the draft game, and I wrote this:

We may wait to draft one [CB] that fits. It seems like Patrick Lee and Terrell Thomas would be two of them [that fit our scheme].

Really? I know it's just fluff, but here are snippets from what Rastak posted in the first day draft thread

Has a lot of upside as a cover-2 corner

so he's better suited to play a zone-heavy scheme in the NFL

Caveat: I have no idea about this guy!

[Guiness]

I loved the comment by TT that he was trying to trade up (to get Brohm!) in the 2nd, but couldn't find a dance partner.

I can just picture some other team's reaction when he called:
"Hello Ted - I'd love to trade for that #56 pick. What're you asking? What? You want to trade up for my pick? Ha ha ha, you're such a kidder. Look, I've got to go." Click.