The official 2009 DRAFT thread

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You just know we are going to take Oher. McGinn said the Pack like Oher more than Monroe.

we're also very high on larry english

he's my shocker pick at #9

[Fosco33]

Does TT have the balls to take Crab and trade Driver?

Guarantee he'll trade down or do something stupid and take Raji or Oher.

[TheCheese]

Fucking shit I hope we trade down.

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Here we go... Monroe on the phone!! The excitement is building. My heart is racing.. C'mon Monroe get picked at 8!!1 We want Crabtree!!!!

[Tony Oday]

lol Imagine Driver as a THIRD WR on a team!

[rbaloha1]

TAKE CRABBY!

[gbpackfan]

Monroe is gone! DAMN! I wanted him (not sexually....not that there is anything wrong with that)

[Brando19]

The Jaguars have selected EUGENE MONROE

[imscott72]

Looks like Monroe is going to Jax..Crabtree for us??

[wist43]

Okay everybody...

Raji, or Crabtree???

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YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS


Cannot wait to see some Packer jockey skipping to Goodell to turn in the best pick of the draft so far!!!

[TheCheese]

TRADE DOWN !

[cpk1994]

Here we go!

[gbpackfan]

Raji or Crabtree. Trade down coming!

[Rastak]

Eugene Monroe



Overall Football Traits

Production 2 Monroe appeared in every game of the 2005 season seeing time at left tackle and right guard. He started six games at left tackle and appeared in all 12 games in 2006. Monroe started 10 of the 11 games he appeared in at left tackle during the 2007 season. He also missed two games two games with an injury (see durability) that year. 2008: Monroe starts all 12 games as a senior, earning second-team All-America honors from the AP.
Height-Weight-Speed 1 Monroe has adequate-to-good height and bulk. Has the frame too add more weight if necessary and he shows above-average range for his size.

Durability 4 Monroe dislocated his kneecap in the spring of 2006, underwent surgery to repair the injury, slowed by knee injury during the 2006 season and missed two games with a knee injury during the 2007 season. He did stay healthy as a senior in 2008, though; starting all 13 games for the Cavs.

Character 2 Has never had an off-the-field issue to our knowledge. Battled back from some early career injuries. One of 16 children in his family, including 11 boys.

Offensive Tackle specific Traits

Strength/Toughness 4 Doesn't dominate the point of attack like should. Lacks ideal base to anchor. A finesse OT that doesn't look to dominate the point of attack as much as we would like to see. He does, however, have long arms and a strong upper body. Displays a powerful punch and will control DL once he locks on.

Agility 1 Excellent feet. Gets set quickly, shows elite agility and plays with outstanding overall balance. One of the premier athletes at the OT position in the 2009 class.
Awareness 2 Has really improved when it comes to picking up stunts/blitzes. Wasn't a major issue but called for two false start penalties in four games we watched of him as a senior.

Pass Protection 1 Excellent in pass pro. Can mirror and slide with some of the best pass rushers CFB has to offer. Was able to keep USC's Clay Matthews and Brian Cushing in check early in 2008 season. Shows active feet and can slide with defender once he gets his hands on him. Shows a quick kick step, has a wide frame and uses long arms to ride edge rushers past the pocket. Only real concern in this facet is that powerful bull rushers will give him some minor problems at time.

Run Blocking 2 Not physical enough. Not going to drive defenders off the line of scrimmage. Lacks ideal mean streak for the position. Plays too high and is going to have problems driving NFL defenders off the ball until learns to play lower to the ground. However, he gets in position and does a decent job of walling off the defender as a run blocker. Doesn't always take sound angles to downfield blocks but reaches the second level quickly and can adjust to moving targets in space.