2009 Packerrats Mock Draft

[Lurker64]

Andre may have eaten his way out of LT consideration. I guess that would make choosing between them an Eater/Oher situation.

http://www.instantrimshot.com/

[packrulz]

We've been waiting since Wednesday for 3irty1 to make his pick so time is up.
San Francisco would consider QB Sanchez here but might be able to get a QB later, they also need a pass rusher, Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas.
Buffalo Bills is on the clock.

[texaspackerbacker]

Small point here, but...

The Bengals will probably trade Chad Johnson to the Eagles.

Anybody think the Pack would take Andre Smith instead of Oher in that event?

I really don't know.

I hope so, but I don't think so.

If both A. Smith and Oher are available at #9, I'd prefer Smith. He reminds me of Grady Jackson. Grady was more effective when he was way overweight. When he slimmed down a little bit, he was less effective.

Looking at Andre Smith's body/profile/whatever, he doesn't seem to fit the modern mold, even of an O Lineman. However, on the football field--as opposed to the weight room or the track or doing calisthenics, he may just be the best of the top four.

[Lurker64]

We've been waiting since Wednesday for 3irty1 to make his pick so time is up.
San Francisco would consider QB Sanchez here but might be able to get a QB later, they also need a pass rusher, Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas.
Buffalo Bills is on the clock.

So the Niners took Orakpo?

Assuming that, I'll pick for the Bills

The Bills, going into the season had three major needs:
1) A third offensive playmaker.
2) A solution to an unsettled relationship with disgruntled pro bowl left tackle Jason Peters.
3) A pass rush.

The signing of Terrell Owens hopefully provides something to do with the ball for those situations where Lee Evans and Marshawn Lynch are bottled up, so #1 can be left for later rounds.

If Oher or Andre Smith were still on the board, the Bills would strongly consider either and look to trade Peters (negotiations with the Eagles to give up one of their first for Peters have already taken place, but I believe are contingent on the Bills being able to pick up an Oher or a Smith). I guess the solution is then to just pay Peters.

So to that end, the Bills look to address #3. Most of the pass rushers in this draft look to be sort of undersized guys who are best suited to the 3-4, and Buffalo shows no indication of wanting to abandon the 4-3. A key cog in the 4-3 defense is the superstar DE, a guy who can rush the passer and hold the point against the run and those guys are terribly, terribly rare. So to that end, the Bills take a chance (possibly a reach, but the Bills have reached before and it's worked out for them, see Donte Whitner), on Tennessee Defensive End Robert Ayers. Somewhat of a late bloomer as he didn't start until he was a senior and his college stat line isn't that encouraging as a result, but he has the frame and measurables you want and he recorded 3 sacks against elite-talent to be in the senior bowl. 4-3 stud DEs are rare enough that you have to take a flyer on one, particularly since your other needs aren't easily addressed at this spot.

Here are some Highlights of Ayers against Alabama, a team with some talent on their offensive line.

Broncos Ahoy!

[KYPack]

The derned NFL will fold before we get this sumbitch done!

[jmbarnes101]

Great analysis Lurker and our first real surprise of the draft but a guy that seems to be moving up as of late.

As of a few weeks ago defense was the number one concern for this team as they looked set on offense. Fast forward a few weeks later and afteer jettisoning their young pro-bowl QB they suddenly have a need for a franchise QB as well. With the niners not taking the player everyone expects them to, the Broncos have about four players worthy of consideration at this point. Their biggest need however is on the defensive line and with Raji gone there is only one player that will help them here.

With that being said, the Denver Broncos select the only blue chip 3-4 DE in this draft, Tyson Jackson DE - LSU. This move will bolster their front line and allow Dumervil to move to OLB with D.J. Williams moving inside. We still have a lot of work to do but that pick at #18 should help us out as well and we have our fingers crossed that the player we're eyeing will be available.

The Redskins are up.

Edited to change to the LB that didn't retire. Not sure what I was thinking.

[BallHawk]

The Redskins are gonna go defense here. After losing some vets from last year (Taylor and Washington) they need to regroup and get some youth in there. Fat Albert can't do it all by himself.

So the decision here will be to go with either somebody to go down in the trenches with Albert or somebody to line up behind him. So it's gonna be LB or DE.

Aaron Curry is in a league of his own in terms of LBs for this draft and the next best one is among debate, although most would say Brian Cushing out of USC.

But, knowing Dan Snyder, he'll want a player who has more star potential.

Thus, the Redskins select DE Everette Brown out of FSU.

[wist43]

okay... im on it

give me a few to ponder it... will pick in a bit

[KYPack]

Get hot, Wist,

Good God, man, think positive, er negative & make a selection.

[wist43]

Well, after not enough due consideration, the New Orleans Saints select with the 14th pick:

Aaron Maybin, OLB/DE, Penn State

Gave strong consideration to Larry English, but thought Maybin might be a better fit for NO b/c he seems to be the more fluid athlete and should be able to transition to OLB in the a 4-3 more easily.

Also considered Maualuga here, as NO is in need of an identity and some toughness up front, but Maybin's upside and flexibility are greater, so he was the pick.

Also consider Darrius Butler and Peria Jerry here, but NO addressed DB in FA, and Jerry has some injury concerns, so Maybin wins out.

Note: As this is a foreign term to most Packer fans, FA stands for "Free Agency"... it is a means used by some NFL teams (not the Packers) to acquire players who have previously played in the NFL for other teams

[texaspackerbacker]

You sure took your sweet time, wist.

With the 15th pick in the first round, the Houston Texans are pleased that the Niners and Skins passed on the guy we wanted, the latest in a long line of great USC QBs and our future QB, MARK SANCHEZ.

[packrulz]

Good job people, we're moving right along. San Diego Chargers is on the clock.

* ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. agrees on Raji at No. 9 (and plenty of people, I'm sure, wouldn't say that's a good thing).

* Todd McShay from ESPN and Scouts Inc. makes it three for Raji.

* The four mock drafts updated this week at CBSSports.com reveal four wildly different picks: Ohio State RB Chris "Beanie" Wells (really?), Texas DE/OLB Brian Orakpo, Maybin and Florida State OLB/DE Everette Brown. (For the record, I think Pete Prisco knows the most of the guys, and he had Raji going to Oakland at No. 7 and the Packers picking Maybin.)

* Chris Steuber from Scout.com sends Brown to Green Bay, too.

[wist43]

Be happy with Raji or Orakpo...

Coming around a little bit on Jackson, but only b/c I think they'll be in a 4-3 as much as a 3-4... they simply don't have the personnel for a 3-4, and TT probably won't draft for it - afterall, "we don't have any needs", lol.

An OT makes sense, so I'm alright with any of the top OT's, sans A. Smith.

And don't want Brown... has the look of a typical FSU DE.

[packrulz]

8 OT's were taken in the first round last year, (Branden Albert was moved to OT for the Chiefs), so OT is a hot commodity, you must protect the QB.

[chain_gang]

With the number 16 pick in the 2009 NFL draft the San Diego Chargers select....

Rey Maualuga, ILB, USC

This worked out great for the Chargers, while we have some decent ILB's, we lack difference makers. Rey Maualuga is just that. His value at this point in the draft, overrides more immediate team needs. Now our LB group is immediately one best in the league now with Merriman, Phillips, Cooper, and Maualuga.

Also considered were Percy Harvin WR, Florida, and William Beatty OT Connecticut.


The New York Jets are now on the clock...