Mock Drafts

[HarveyWallbangers]

I don't see a thread (on the first page, anyways) that details the latest mock drafts.

Kirwin believes will take Tyson Jackson in round 1 and Connor Barwin in round 2. I think a lot of people would like those picks.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d80fbe661&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

The Packers are building a 3-4 defense, and a solid "5" technique player is a necessary building block. The Patriots built their 3-4 with first-round defensive ends, and the Packers should too.

Second round: No. 41, Connor Barwin, OLB, Cincinnati

[HarveyWallbangers]

Interesting tidbit:

http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d80fdd012&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true

Teams mock the “mocks”

Contrary to the widely held notion that coaches and front office personnel don’t pay attention to media speculation on the draft, most teams track the various mock drafts that pop up throughout the pre-draft season. Teams believe that some of the more established draft experts are closely tied into various teams throughout the league and that the information that they use to compile the mock draft is relatively accurate.

Some teams rely on media-types to feed them information in regards to what another team may be thinking at certain picks. Though everything uttered is not believed to be true, the astute evaluator takes in all of the information gathered and makes solid predictions on what may happen at certain stages of the draft.

So, the next time you hear a general manager or scout dismiss a mock draft as pure speculation, rest assured that someone in the war room has tracked the list of predictions and is working hard to connect the dots to help the team gain an edge on draft day.

[Joemailman]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock

5 mocks here. Prisco has Pack taking Chris Wells.

Sporting News has posted their 7 Round Mock http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/mock_draft

Packer Picks:http://warroom.sportingnews.com/nfl/teams/packers

[HarveyWallbangers]

Following up, those 5 mocks had us taking Wells, Tyson Jackson, Brian Orakpo (2), and Michael Oher.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Kiper's 4 round mock has us taking:

DT B.J. Raji, OT William Beatty, LB Cody Brown, FB Tony Fiammetta, LB Zack Follett

McShay has us taking Raji also.

[Lurker64]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock
5 mocks here. Prisco has Pack taking Chris Wells.

Sporting News has posted their 7 Round Mock http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/mock_draft

Packer Picks:http://warroom.sportingnews.com/nfl/teams/packers

That sporting news mock has us taking Maybin in the second round? I would learn to do a backflip and then do one if that happened.

[Joemailman]

Sporting News Mocks often have a contrarian aspect to them. I do remember though that a couple of years ago they had Brady Quinn rated much lower than everyone else. No one else that I can remember thought he would slide the way he did.

[ND72]

Sporting News Mocks often have a contrarian aspect to them. I do remember though that a couple of years ago they had Brady Quinn rated much lower than everyone else. No one else that I can remember thought he would slide the way he did.

You and me both.

[rbaloha1]

Re: Mock Drafts

I don't see a thread (on the first page, anyways) that details the latest mock drafts.

Kirwin believes will take Tyson Jackson in round 1 and Connor Barwin in round 2. I think a lot of people would like those picks.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d80fbe661&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

The Packers are building a 3-4 defense, and a solid "5" technique player is a necessary building block. The Patriots built their 3-4 with first-round defensive ends, and the Packers should too.

Second round: No. 41, Connor Barwin, OLB, Cincinnati

Both would be outstanding picks. Jackson is a high character type ready made for the 3-4.

Barwin is like Nelson -- huge upside. Watched Barwin play this season and reminds of Vrabel. Aggressive with a relentless motor. If not a starter will be a standout special teamer. Just a plain old good football player.

[Waldo]

Re: Mock Drafts

I don't see a thread (on the first page, anyways) that details the latest mock drafts.

Kirwin believes will take Tyson Jackson in round 1 and Connor Barwin in round 2. I think a lot of people would like those picks.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d80fbe661&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

The Packers are building a 3-4 defense, and a solid "5" technique player is a necessary building block. The Patriots built their 3-4 with first-round defensive ends, and the Packers should too.

Second round: No. 41, Connor Barwin, OLB, Cincinnati

Both would be outstanding picks. Jackson is a high character type ready made for the 3-4.

Barwin is like Nelson -- huge upside. Watched Barwin play this season and reminds of Vrabel. Aggressive with a relentless motor. If not a starter will be a standout special teamer. Just a plain old good football player.

Barwin is a lot like Nelson. Jordy switched from S to WR in 2005 and led the team in receiving in his fist try. In final year in school, only his 3rd as a WR, he was #2 in the nation in receptions and yards, #2 to Michael Crabtree. He's a natural, and a very fast learner.

Barwin switched from TE to DE as a senior, and ranked #16 nationally in div 1 (FBS) in sacks per game and #11 in total sacks, was first team all conference and the most dominant defender on the team. Kid's a natural, and a very fast learner.

Plus, just like Jordy, if there was a competition for highest character guy in the draft, he'd have a good shot to win it.

[Freak Out]

Re: Mock Drafts

I don't see a thread (on the first page, anyways) that details the latest mock drafts.

Kirwin believes will take Tyson Jackson in round 1 and Connor Barwin in round 2. I think a lot of people would like those picks.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d80fbe661&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

The Packers are building a 3-4 defense, and a solid "5" technique player is a necessary building block. The Patriots built their 3-4 with first-round defensive ends, and the Packers should too.

Second round: No. 41, Connor Barwin, OLB, Cincinnati

So is Barwin a TE or OLB? Crazy....you need players like him on your team.

[Waldo]

Re: Mock Drafts

I don't see a thread (on the first page, anyways) that details the latest mock drafts.

Kirwin believes will take Tyson Jackson in round 1 and Connor Barwin in round 2. I think a lot of people would like those picks.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d80fbe661&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

The Packers are building a 3-4 defense, and a solid "5" technique player is a necessary building block. The Patriots built their 3-4 with first-round defensive ends, and the Packers should too.

Second round: No. 41, Connor Barwin, OLB, Cincinnati

So is Barwin a TE or OLB? Crazy....you need players like him on your team.

He's an elite prospect at both. You gotta believe that he got better at blocking by spending a year at DE. His measurables are every bit as good, if not better than Olsen's. I've said this before, he could very well be the first TE off the board this year (not every team is looking at him as a DE). Blocking keeps TE's off the field early, not catching. He's not just a "red zone TE", that is for big slow guys like Franks, guys that can run a legit 4.5 40 need safety attention, linebackers can't cover that.

Plus there is a failsafe with him. Try him at DE/OLB and it doesn't work out....you still have an elite TE prospect on your hands. Try him at TE and it doesn't work out, you still have an elite DE/OLB prospect on your hands.

He's pretty win-win.

Plus he's a kick blocking ace.

[mission]

Barwin is my favorite player in the draft. I'd love to somehow get him but it would be a big stretch I think ...

[rbaloha1]

Forget the noise about Barwin playing te. The dude is an olb. Watch video. Gil Brandt is projecting possible late first rounder.

If TT desires this guy may be forced to move up from round 2.

[Joemailman]

I don't see TT trading up from 41 to take anyone. Using this list as a point of referencehttp://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings, I see a bunch of guys in the 35-50 range that could help the Packers.