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I believe this was a very positive 1st day of draft picks. Thompson did an excellent job of protecting us at 2 critical positions and finally found a nickel back that won't make us vomit every time he comes on the field (Bush).
Now yeah, I know some here will say I'm being hypocritical because I ripped the Harrell pick but that was due to a more pressing need (saftey). Teddy passed on a guy that would have played saftey for us for the next 10 years and played it well.
This scenario is very different. First there was'nt anyone at 30 that would have helped much. Trading down was the thing to do. Nelson is a STUD plain and simple. He has the "IT" factor. He beat Talib like a old rug beaten by a grandma. Watch some film on him cause this guy just flat out makes plays. One thing I've learned is that due to how much the position is injured, you can NEVER have enough quality WR's. Last point- going over the middle in the NFL is a suicide mission. We've been spoiled by DD. Now meet DD #2, only this guy has the build for it.
I love the QB pick for 2 reasons. First. this guy fits our WC offense like a glove fits a hand. I can see him in a 5 wide set very easily. Second is the injury factor. It's the law of averages my friends. Rodgers will get hurt and when that happens, we now have a guy that will give us a chance.
Our CB pick is a freakin steal. First he played in the SEC- nuff said. Second, we now have a nickel back that will hold his own and he will only get better. This is the perfect scenario. Play nickel and learn from 2 of the best so that when his time comes, he's ready. Plus, in the case of a disaster, he can play saftey.
My final point on Lee and Nelson is that both can play special teams. We don't have to worry about seeing Woodson back there anymore. I love Blackmon but let's face it- he can't stay on the field. Returning kicks will now be a strength and not a weakness.
Thompson did an oustanding job on day 1. To me, this was like buying a HUGE insurance policy. Bravo Teddy, Bravo!
Now yeah, I know some here will say I'm being hypocritical because I ripped the Harrell pick but that was due to a more pressing need (saftey). Teddy passed on a guy that would have played saftey for us for the next 10 years and played it well.
This scenario is very different. First there was'nt anyone at 30 that would have helped much. Trading down was the thing to do. Nelson is a STUD plain and simple. He has the "IT" factor. He beat Talib like a old rug beaten by a grandma. Watch some film on him cause this guy just flat out makes plays. One thing I've learned is that due to how much the position is injured, you can NEVER have enough quality WR's. Last point- going over the middle in the NFL is a suicide mission. We've been spoiled by DD. Now meet DD #2, only this guy has the build for it.
I love the QB pick for 2 reasons. First. this guy fits our WC offense like a glove fits a hand. I can see him in a 5 wide set very easily. Second is the injury factor. It's the law of averages my friends. Rodgers will get hurt and when that happens, we now have a guy that will give us a chance.
Our CB pick is a freakin steal. First he played in the SEC- nuff said. Second, we now have a nickel back that will hold his own and he will only get better. This is the perfect scenario. Play nickel and learn from 2 of the best so that when his time comes, he's ready. Plus, in the case of a disaster, he can play saftey.
My final point on Lee and Nelson is that both can play special teams. We don't have to worry about seeing Woodson back there anymore. I love Blackmon but let's face it- he can't stay on the field. Returning kicks will now be a strength and not a weakness.
Thompson did an oustanding job on day 1. To me, this was like buying a HUGE insurance policy. Bravo Teddy, Bravo!
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