The official 2009 DRAFT thread

[gbpackfan]

Wow, very high for him!

Seattle will jump all over Curry!

[Rastak]

Tyson Jackson - they have him as elite against the run.



Overall Football Traits

Production 2 2004: Redshirts. 2005: Plays in 12 of 13 games as a reserve. 2006: Takes over as a fulltime starter and finishes with 37 total tackles, 10 TFL and 8.5 sacks in 13 games. 2007: Starts all 14 games and finishes with 36 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, 10 PBUs and 15 QBHs. 2008: Jackson starts all 13 games and registers 36 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, four PBUs, seven QBH and one fumble recovery. Earns second-team All-SEC honors.

Height-Weight-Speed 3 Excellent all-around size. Is tall and well-proportioned. Top-line speed is adequate for his size.
Durability 1 Has played in 53 games at LSU (2005-'08), including 40 consecutive starts to finish his career.
Character 2 Needs to show a more consistent motor on the field. However, he does not have any off-the-field incidents to our knowledge and he was considered by the coaches to be one of the core leaders on LSU's football team.

Defensive End specific Traits

Agility/Quickness 3 Moves well for his size and plays under control. However, he is not your typical college defensive end. He is a five-technique prospect with only adequate top-end speed for his size. Does not show a quick first step and is not a threat to bend the corner as a perimeter pass rusher. He is not a quick-twitch athlete and loses too much in transition when changing directions.

Strength/Toughness 2 He flashes a mean streak but would like to see him play with more consistent effort. Otherwise, his game is built around size, strength and power. There are not many DE's coming out of college with his phone booth skills. Naturally strong and can become even stronger if he focuses on improving his lower body in the weight room at the next level.

Instincts 2 Displays good overall awareness and recognition skills. Finds the ball quickly and also plays with discipline. Gets his arms up as a pass rusher and bats down more throws than most DE's.

Pass Rusher 4 Can win some battles with power moves. Shows the ability to drive OT's back into the QB. Has some strong upper-body moves to get an OT off-balance, but lacks closing burst to consistently take advantage. Will never be a threat to turn the corner with pure speed off the edge in the NFL. Will always be a better run-plugger than pass rusher.

Run Stopper 1 Is an outstanding run defender. Big-bodied DE with a wide base, long arms and big hands. Can stack and shed. Powerful hitter with adequate wrap-up skills in space, especially for such a big D-lineman.

[Fosco33]

SHIT

We're trading down, don't worry.

I think if Crab is gone - we move down (seems Jets want to be in top 10).

[wist43]

Wow... #3???

Wow

[Partial]

If Curry is there for the Pack, do you think he lines up at LOLB and Kampman lines up on the ROLB spot? That is a possibility.

I think he's going to fall unless Cinci loves him.

I think Crabtree is about to get picked here by Seattle. That would be the smart pick imo.

[Rastak]

Hawks take Sanchez or Crabtree?

Curry?
Hell, Monroe would be a good pick.

[red]

well, theres the shock of the draft

up till 2 weeks ago most thought he was no better then #20, then some started talking that we might take him all the way at 9. then he goes #3 overall

thats a nice late surge

[Bretsky]

nfl network or espn

I can't figure out which one I want to watch

NFL network has smarter coverage but the ESPN yahoos are more entertaining

And I think I can listen to Packer coverage live at 620wtmj.com as well

[Packnut]

Jackson

Well, that blows my whole day! I was really hoping for Jackson. I guess the Chiefs saw the same things I did. Jackson will be a very good 3-4 DE.

[red]

SHIT

We're trading down, don't worry.

I think if Crab is gone - we move down (seems Jets want to be in top 10).

jets want sanchez, nothing more

[Rastak]

nfl network or espn

I can't figure out which one I want to watch

NFL network has smarter coverage but the ESPN yahoos are more entertaining

And I think I can listen to Packer coverage live at 620wtmj.com as well

I switched to the NFLN a couple years ago....I agree the ESPN guys are entertaining though.

[Bretsky]

TONS of rumors that Seattle grabs Sanchez

Hasslebeck's back injury has serious concerns about his future

COME ON SEATTLE.............TAKE THE QB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wist43]

Will be a decent player... but #3???

Consider Curry to be a better version of Derrick Brooks, but don't know if I'd have taken him at 3 either... but Jackson over Monroe???

[pack4to84]

now we need Sanchez to go soon

[retailguy]

SHIT

We're trading down, don't worry.

I think if Crab is gone - we move down (seems Jets want to be in top 10).

If Sanchez is still there almost a guarantee we trade down, if he's gone, I still think it's 50 - 50.