2009 Packerrats Mock Draft

[Lurker64]

The Falcons are on the clock.

[3irty1]

Atlanta takes Brandonn Pettigrew, TE from OSU.

They have needs all over despite winning 11 games. Other possibilities include a DT like Peria Jerry if he falls or Ziggy Hood, or any of the USC linebackers if they fall. Supposedly they have a boner for Louis Delmas at safety too so that's a possibility. I think Pettigrew is the best player available and also fills a need.

[packrulz]

The Dolphins are on the clock...

[Mazzin]

Dolphins make a strong consideration from Hakeem Hicks, yet choose to go with

W.R. Kenny Britt/ Rutgers.

Miami would have loved to have Percy fall to them, they think they have the qb of the future with Henne so no need to take Josh Freeman here....I think Kenny Britt with his size would fit VERY well with Ted Ginn.

[Guiness]

The Baltimore Ravens select Peria Jerry.

Drafting at this position, obviously the Ravens don't need much. There are a couple of positions where upgrades would help, most notably WR and CB. However, they can afford to look for what they consider the best player left on the board.

Looking at what's up there, the three players considered the best are at three positions the Ravens are most set at. The war room held their breath as Jenkins (CB) dropped, but it was not to be. Gone to Denver at 18, 8 picks before their chance to hand in a card. The next CBs on their board would be Alphonso Smith or Darius Butler, but there's better players than them left.

Arguably, Josh Freeman is the best value at this juncture, but QB was the ONE position that was ruled out. They're set at starting QB for the foreseable future, so they can draft a prospect later in the draft. Say, rounds 4-5 and try to develop him.

So it came down to two players, Beanie Wells and Peria Jerry as they watched to see what the Mazzin led Dolphins would do. (edit they didn't take either, and opted for a WR the Ravens had ruled out)

There's a lot to like about Peria Jerry, not the least of which is the football tradition in his family. His cousin was Dwayne Rudd (played for the Vikings). His brother and four other cousins played, or are playing Div I ball.

He will be asked to move outside. He has a good first step, plays the run well, and is disruptive in the backfield. The incumbents at DE are Pryce and Greg, who are getting on in years, so Jerry will have an opportunity to get a lot of snaps and make an immediate impact.

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The Baltimore Ravens select Peria Jerry.

Drafting at this position, obviously the Ravens don't need much. There are a couple of positions where upgrades would help, most notably WR and CB. However, they can afford to look for what they consider the best player left on the board.

Looking at what's up there, the three players considered the best are at three positions the Ravens are most set at. The war room held their breath as Jenkins (CB) dropped, but it was not to be. Gone to Denver at 18, 8 picks before their chance to hand in a card. The next CBs on their board would be Alphonso Smith or Darius Butler, but there's better players than them left.

Arguably, Josh Freeman is the best value at this juncture, but QB was the ONE position that was ruled out. They're set at starting QB for the foreseable future, so they can draft a prospect later in the draft. Say, rounds 4-5 and try to develop him.

So it came down to two players, Beanie Wells and Peria Jerry as they watched to see what the Mazzin led Dolphins would do. (edit they didn't take either, and opted for a WR the Ravens had ruled out)

There's a lot to like about Peria Jerry, not the least of which is the football tradition in his family. His cousin was Dwayne Rudd (played for the Vikings). His brother and four other cousins played, or are playing Div I ball.

He will be asked to move outside. He has a good first step, plays the run well, and is disruptive in the backfield. The incumbents at DE are Pryce and Greg, who are getting on in years, so Jerry will have an opportunity to get a lot of snaps and make an immediate impact.

He's already taken... nice write up though. Have another one in ya? :P

[Guiness]

Bugger

I see where you grabbed him now, right after the Cheeze's post that had them taking Cushing! I even read your post, but it slipped my mind.

The Ravens dash back up to the podium, apologize, say their computer broke down, and crack a joke about the fact that at least they didn't draft a dead guy (RIP James Eggink).

Although RB is arguably their deepest position, Beanie Wells still on the board can't be ignored.

The Ravens draft Chris Wells.

[gbpackfan]

Indy selects............DT Evander "Ziggy" Hood, Missouri

The Colts are looking to replace Marvin Harrison but with The top 5 WRs off the board, they'll wait until round 2 and go after a guy like Juaquin Iglesias. This is actually a blessing in disguise because the Colts desperately need depth at the DT position. Their run D was ranked 24th last year and have lost at least 3 DTs over the past 12 months to retirement, legal issues and medical problems. With P. Jerry off the board, the Colts select the next best DT remaining (for their scheme) - Evander "Ziggy" Hood. Hood has the size and speed combination cover 2 teams love in their defensive tackles. Expect him to start from day 1.

[packrulz]

The Eagles are on the clock...

[DonHutson]

Now it appears that Anquan Boldin has officially joined Braylon Edwards on the trade block. The Eagles should be doing their damndest to snag one of them.

However, trades aren't allowed in this mock so we need to look at what's left. The Eagles need help at WR (obviously), as well as OL and I think they can use another playmaker in the defensive front seven.

The top guys on the board at those positions are Hakeem Nicks, Eben Britton, and Clay Matthews. Of those three, the value pick at this point feels like Clay Matthews. He can bring some toughness and leadership to an effective, yet anonymous group.

Pick #28 - EAGLES - CLAY MATTHEWS (OLB) SOUTHERN CAL

[Deputy Nutz]

I see the eagles taking a offensive tackle at some point in the first round. I just see it as their biggest need, although I am an indifferent when you select a linemen in the draft just draft several of them if you don't take one in the first round. You can find rookie starters in the second and third rounds but just don't expect them to be on the verge of the Pro Bowl their first year, expect a lot of ups and downs similar to what the Packers have experienced with Colledge and Spitz.

[packrulz]

Giants are on the clock...

[Bretsky]

Giants are on the clock...

They will probably trade this pick for Braylon Edwards

[Partial]

Giants are on the clock...

They will probably trade this pick for Braylon Edwards

Agreed.

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