Official 2008 NFL Draft thread Day 2

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kevin smith from central florida says schefler

[Rastak]

Schefter says Kevin Smith here....


edit: what he said.....

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Give Rodgers two years to prove him self. If he sucks trade/cut him, and Brohm by then is ready to go. If Rodgers is good, trade Brohm.

You make it sound like Packer fans will accept 2 shitty QB years. Now that Brohm is here, I doubt they'll accep 2 shitty quarters before screaming from the bleachers....

Not what I was trying to say. Rodgers his earned the right to be given the chance to prove himself. If he doesn't put up pro bowl numbers his 1st year starting, should you give up on him? I don't think so. He deserves two years to prove himself, and if still hasn't put it together Brohm gets his chance.

[The Leaper]

Smith is a good player. A rare good pick for the Loins.

[Rastak]

Kevin Smith:


Strengths: Patient and makes the most of his blockers. Has above-average lower body strength, instinctively turns pads when trying to squeeze through tight spaces and can pick up tough yards in short-yardage situations. Keeps eyes downfield, has adequate lateral mobility, can cut back when sees defense over pursuing and can bounce runs outside when defense collapses inside. Doesn't have great elusiveness but shifty and can make the first defender miss. Plays with a mean streak, has good upper body strength and flashes a powerful stiff arm. Runs with excellent balance, bounces off arm tackles and is tough to bring down in the open field. Is a long-strider and possesses deceiving top-end speed. Shows good awareness, does a good job of stepping up and flashes the ability to anchor when asked to help out in pass protection. Attacks the thighs of blitzing linebackers and is an effective cut blocker. Shows good focus as a receiver out of the backfield and shouldn't drop many passes that should catch.

Weaknesses: Takes too long to reach top-end speed and is going to have a harder time turning the corner at the NFL level. Lacks elite top-end speed and isn't going to outrun NFL defenses when gets a seam. Tries to make too much happen at times and dances in the backfield rather than getting what he can when there's no seam. Runs too high and is going to take some big hits. Doesn't run crisp routes, doesn't explode out of cuts and is going to have a hard time separating from man coverage. While extremely productive, played in the Conference USA and there is some concern about ability to make the jump to the NFL. Missed two games with a shoulder injury in 2006 and durability is somewhat of a concern. Missed a 2006 game because of disciplinary reasons and character may be a concern.

Overall: Smith started in 11 of the 13 games he appeared in as a true-freshman in 2005. In 2006, he started in nine of the 13 games he appeared in rushing for 934 yards and seven touchdowns. Smith missed two games due to a shoulder injury and one for disciplinary reasons that year. He started all 14 games in 2007 rushing for 2,567 yards and 29 touchdowns on 450 carries. Smith also recorded 24 catches, 242 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown last year. Smith doesn't seem to have the burst of a first-day pick and there are some minor question marks regarding his long-term durability, character and level of competition at the collegiate level. On the flipside, there's a lot to like about Smith's size, vision and athletic ability. He had a monster season as a junior in 2007 and it seems he is just now coming into his own as a football player. With all that said; Smith projects as a late-third or early-fourth round pick.

[Lurker64]

Still, of all the RBs you'll face in the NFC North, Smith won't put the fear of god into you.

That's Matt Forté's job!

[SkinBasket]

Smith ain't getting no endorsement deals with a face like that. Looks like a 40 year old crack addict.

[pack4to84]

Rams on the clock need OL CB LB. So I say Connor

[Rastak]

Rams take OT John Greko:


trengths: Has a mean streak and flashes good upper body strength. Has adequate lower body strength and flashes the ability to drive defenders when gets under their pads. 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. Has a quick kick step, extends arms once in position and can ride edge rushers past the pocket. Keeps head on a swivel, doesn't over commit and generally does a good job of adjusting to line stunts. Shows good awareness and can pick up the blitz. Started 49 consecutive games and is durable. Team captain last two years at Toledo has good intangibles.

Weaknesses: Hands slide too far outside at time, drags defenders to the ground and is vulnerable to getting flagged for holding. Plays too high and is going to have problems driving two-gap defenders off the ball. Doesn't take sound angles to blocks when releases downfield, lacks the quick feet to adjust to moving targets in space and he can struggle to get into position at the second level. While has good size and flashes the ability to anchor bends at the waist rather than the knees and can get driven back into the quarterback by powerful bull rushers.

Overall: Greco arrived at Toledo in 2003 and redshirted the year. Over the next four seasons (2004-'07), he played and started in every game of his collegiate career--49 in a row. Greco played right tackle for the Rockets as a freshman, then moved to left tackle for his last three seasons. Greco still has to clean up his technique and add some power to his game but he has the toughness, size and athletic ability to develop into an adequate starter or quality reserve so he projects as an early fourth round pick.

[Lurker64]

Too bad, I liked Greco.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Still some good corners on the broad............

[SkinBasket]

So it begins. ESPN analysts ignoring the draft behind them 1 pick in.

[Rastak]

So it begins. ESPN analysts ignoring the draft behind them 1 pick in.

God I hate that.

[The Leaper]

Still some decent CBs out there. Would TT grab another if one fell to us?

[Guiness]

The first pick of the 3rd round is actually quite a good one now...you get to review what's left through the night, and probably find a guy you like who slipped through the cracks.

You'd like to think they're more organized than that, but I wouldn't count on it.