The Packers will be "on the lookout" for nose tack

[SMACKTALKIE]

B.J. Raji was the title name in the news piece.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playernews.aspx?sport=NFL

The Packers will be "on the lookout" for nose tackles in the upcoming draft, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

Green Bay has the ninth overall pick, which may be too late for the draft's top nose, B.J. Raji. The Packers are concerned about incumbent Ryan Pickett's knees. Pickett also has zero college or pro experience playing in the 3-4.
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Related: Packers

[Lurker64]

If Raji isn't available at 9, or they decide to pick someone else, a guy worth looking at in the 2nd round is Ron Brace, Boston College's other Defensive Tackle. While entirely not suitable for rushing the passer, Brace is a huge mountain of a man who is stout at the point of attack and will probably be able to collapse the pocket.

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If Raji isn't available at 9, or they decide to pick someone else, a guy worth looking at in the 2nd round is Ron Brace, Boston College's other Defensive Tackle. While entirely not suitable for rushing the passer, Brace is a huge mountain of a man who is stout at the point of attack and will probably be able to collapse the pocket.

i was about to post the exact same thing

the two guys are just about the same size

both listed around 335

[DonHutson]

Agree on Brace, but for what it's worth the new McShay mock draft has Jacksonville snagging him two picks in front of us in the 2nd.

What's plan C? I don't see much in FA at NT unless I'm missing someone.

[Lurker64]

What's plan C? I don't see much in FA at NT unless I'm missing someone.

Well... Grady Jackson is a FA, but let's hope it doesn't come to that.

[DonHutson]

What's plan C? I don't see much in FA at NT unless I'm missing someone.

Well... Grady Jackson is a FA, but let's hope it doesn't come to that.

Oy... is it time for the annual Gilbert Brown comeback rumor?

[rbaloha1]

Raji is the pick. If unavailable, Maoli from USC in the second round is a good pick.

[DonHutson]

Raji is the pick. If unavailable, Maoli from USC in the second round is a good pick.

Hopefully Raji is still there. That's starting to look less likely.

Moala is listed at only #280. I don't think that's what they're looking for. Maybe they could bulk him up to play end.

After Raji and Brace, I don't see any DT draft prospects over #320 until you get down to the late round guys.

[Lurker64]

Raji is the pick. If unavailable, Maoli from USC in the second round is a good pick.

I'm not so sure he's a NT or a second round guy. He's more of a DE, a bit too tall for NT.

I think the consolation prize for NT, if Raji and Brace are both gone is Sammie Lee Hill out of D2 Stillman. He'll be green as all get-out, but he's got the right size, he's athletic, and the word is that he's coachable and a good kid (he saved a guy from a burning building, that's worth something right?). I didn't see him play during the season, and I was looking forward to him playing in the East/West Shrine game, but I think a Hammy held him out of the game.

I wonder if any lack of progress with Barbre will have scared Thompson away from the D2 guys. Stillman is still probably a 4th-6th round guy, if we miss on both Raji and Brace.

[rbaloha1]

Haloti Ngata one of the best nose tackles is 6'4". Moali is listed at 6'5" but lets wait until the combine.

The guy is a powerful player that helped the USC lbs run around and make plays. Consistency and character issues are red flags. IMO worth the gamble.

[Lurker64]

Haloti Ngata one of the best nose tackles is 6'4". Moali is listed at 6'5" but lets wait until the combine.

Ngata also lines up in every position on the defensive line, somewhat regularly. He's a 3-4 NT, 3-4 DE, 4-3 NT, or 4-3 UT depending on the look Baltimore is giving. Ngata is crazy-athletic for a guy his size. I think I even saw him line up at 4-3 DE once last season, but I could be mistaken.

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If Raji isn't available at 9, or they decide to pick someone else, a guy worth looking at in the 2nd round is Ron Brace, Boston College's other Defensive Tackle. While entirely not suitable for rushing the passer, Brace is a huge mountain of a man who is stout at the point of attack and will probably be able to collapse the pocket.

That is becoming NC STate DL syndrome of 2006. If they have that much talent on the DL, why were they an average team? Both of those guys are overrated, especially Raji imo and his one big year.

[Joemailman]

Boston College was an average team because they were #94 in total offense. They were #8 in total defense, and #10 against the run.

[Zool]

Boston College was an average team because they were #94 in total offense. They were #8 in total defense, and #10 against the run.

Think they might be missing Ryan?

[Lurker64]

Boston College was an average team because they were #94 in total offense. They were #8 in total defense, and #10 against the run.

Think they might be missing Ryan?

They also had a coach who clearly didn't want to be there, I can't imagine that helped much. Also, the only good players on the BC defense were the two tackles, nobody thinks their ends were anything special.