Packerats 2010 Mock Draft

[jmbarnes101]

mission is on the clock...

After 24 hours does the pick move to you for selection?

[Joemailman]

I'm leaving town for the weekend so I nominate Joe the Mailman to pick for Jerry Jones.

Actually, I'll be out of town for the weekend too. At any rate, looks like we'll be having a poll for the Packers selection before Jerry gets to pick.

Mission, if you're out there...You're on the clock and that dang alarm won't shut off.

[packrulz]

Times up, I'll pick. The Chiefs drafted defense with their first 2 picks but they sorely need someone on offense to help out Bowe, Chambers is getting old and slow, and they really have done nothing to replace Tony Gonzalez.
The Kansas City Chiefs select: Jimmy Graham, TE, Miami (Fla.)

Overview
The word "upside" was made for athletic players like Graham, who has gone from solid basketball big man to big-time NFL prospect in the span of a few months. Comparisons to former Cal basketball star and future Hall-of-Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez are natural - and becoming more realistic every day.

A top 100 national recruit, Graham signed on to play hoops for the 'Canes in 2005. He started between nine and 11 contests in each of his four seasons, blocking 104 shots in 120 games. He joined the football team last August, and scored a touchdown on his first reception against Georgia Tech. He had a rough game the next week against Virginia Tech, with two important drops, but bounced back to finish the season strong. His 17 catches for 213 yards included five touchdowns, making him the sort of red-zone threat NFL teams covet at the tight end position.

Graham told scouts that football was his first love, even though he hadn't played since the ninth grade, and that he turned down six figures to play basketball overseas. He should earn a lot more than that if he continues to learn the game and improve as a blocker at such a fast rate. His ridiculous Combine testing (4.50 40, 38.5" vertical at 6-6) and nice week in Mobile at the Senior Bowl only heightened the interest from scouts - you can't coach his height and athleticism.

Analysis
Release: Uses his phenomenal athleticism to get out of the three-point stance and to top speed quickly. Able to sidestep and shimmy past safeties and linebackers at the line. Separates well downfield with long strides; no real second gear, however.

Hands: Hands improved throughout the season, concentrating more on the ball as the season went on and body-catching balls less and less. Has the hand-eye coordination to snatch balls out of the air from any direction and track over either shoulder. Hears footsteps over the middle and short-arms high passes that he has the ability to go up and get. His height and vertical are useful on jump balls in the end zone and on the hands team for onside kicks.

Route running: Excellent feet for routes; can sink and cut inside or outside quickly. Sells and sets up routes extremely well for an inexperienced player; safeties have no clue where he is going to go. Major threat down the seam because of his height and agility. Uses his solid frame to box out defenders over the middle.

After the catch: Extremely fluid and agile runner after the catch; can run away from smaller defenders with his long strides. Strong enough to run through arm tackles, hold off would-be tacklers with his long arms and fall forward for an extra couple of yards due to his height. Lacks vision, and typically is best catching the ball on the run. Can become more elusive with more time at the position.

Blocking: Very inexperienced blocker who needs to be more consistently physical on the edge. Has the length and build to extend and gets into position to wall off inside lane for defender, but doesn't have much pop or ability to sustain. Will help strong side tackle take the defensive end down the field on doubles. His size makes it tough for defenders to avoid his cut block but he is not technically sound. Misses targets on the run, and doesn't adjust well to oncoming defenders.

Intangibles: Has worked hard to improve his strength training and football knowledge since joining the team last summer. Suffered through a rough childhood to mature. Earned his degree in May 2008.

[packrulz]

Lurker64 is on the clock...

[Brandon494]

Graham is going to be a beast in the NFL, I know we have Finley but if he falls to us in the 2nd round I would be very tempted to draft him if I were TT.

[packrulz]

Here's some of the top remaining players:
42) LaFell Brandon WR LSU
43) Wootton Corey DE Northw
44) Gronkowski Rob TE AZ
45) Williams Damian WR USC
46) Sapp Ricky LB Clemson
49) Allen Nate FS S FL
54) Spikes Brandon LB FL
55) Franks Dominique CB OK
56) McCluster Dexter WR MS
57) Jones Chad FS LSU
58) Houston Lamarr DT TX
59) Gerhart Toby RB Stanford
60) Misi Koa DE Utah
61) Cook Chris CB VA
62) Hernandez Aaron TE FL
64) Burnett Morgan FS GA Tec
66) Thomas Cam DT NC
67) Norwood Eric LB SC
68) McKnight Joe RB USC
69) McCoy Anthony TE USC
70) Jerry John G/T MS
71) Bowman Navorro OLB Pen St
72) Hardesty Montario RB TN
73) Lee Sean LB Pen St
74) Dickson Ed TE OR
75) Murphy Jerome CB S FL
76) Veldheer Jared OT Hillsdale
77) Worilds Jason LB/DE VA Tech
78) Cunningham Jermaine DE FL
79) Gilyard Mardy WR Cincin

[jmbarnes101]

Packrulz,
We've gone over 1 day without a post. Care to make another selection or can I do it?

Is anyone still alive out there?

[packrulz]

Packrulz,
We've gone over 1 day without a post. Care to make another selection or can I do it?

Is anyone still alive out there?

Go ahead, I'm hoping to get a third round in before the draft, we need to speed things up, you got Houston...

[Lurker64]

To replace the departed Dunta Robinson, the Texans select:

Cornerback, Dominique Franks: Oklahoma, No. 1, CB, 6-0, 190

A tall, long corner who reads the action well in front of him and has a nose for the ball, Franks possesses an explosive first step for his size and does a great job of clicking and closing when he's able to squat on routes. He looks most comfortable when throws are in front of him and showcases impressive closing speed and ball skills when jumping routes. But he isn't technically sound in his drop and routinely gets too high in off-coverage and will open up his hips prematurely.

He showcases some natural balance initially in his back-pedal, but struggles to get back out of his breaks once he opens his hips. Franks is consistently forced to regain his balance when trying to close. But he does have natural body control and the ability to stop on a dime and work back toward the ball once he gets his hands on the receiver. Franks showcases good straight-line speed and has the ability to open up his hips and track the ball vertically. He exhibits excellent ball skills in coverage and showcases the coordination to consistently adjust his body to the play and break on the pass. He likes to keep his eyes in the backfield but will get caught ball-watching and has a tendency to lose track of his man in coverage. He's blown his share of assignments during his time at Oklahoma and needs to pay more attention to detail.

Franks isn't a physical tackler, is long-armed and does a nice job playing off blocks, but he doesn't generate much power on contact and is more of a drag-down guy. Overall, he's a gifted size/speed corner who can close on the ball in front of him. But he isn't a technically sound corner, struggles to keep his feet under him and needs a lot of work in order to hold up in man coverage at the next level. His playing style reminds me a lot of former Buccaneers first-round pick Aqib Talib.

[jmbarnes101]

Nice to have you pick Lurker. I was just going to put in a Safety but I'd much rather you pick for them.

[swede]

Am I on the clock?

You guys have been running through the D backs like crazy, and Pittsburgh has to be thinking to replace some departed players in those positions as well.

[packrulz]

swede, time to put down your beer and draft, you're on the clock...

[swede]

http://www.draftcountdown.com/ScoutingReports/CB/Jerome-Murphy.php

Pittsburgh liked Kareem Jackson a lot, but San Fran got him with the 49th pick, and the Steelers still need help in the defensive backfield, as does everybody else apparently from the way this draft is unfolding; there's nothing like a good corner, bringing us to the subject of Jerome Murphy. He's nothing like a good corner either--not yet anyway.

This guy is classic boom or bust. Can he grow up and listen to his coaches? Can he develop the discipline, commitment, and emotional maturity needed to learn and grow? Because he sure has everything else needed to be a star. He's worth the gamble at this point, and eight CB's are already off the board.

Listen...Jerome...YOU AIN'T ALL THAT! This is your chance. Don't blow it. You've got a chance to become part of something special. Grow the hell up and take advantage of this chance.



With the 52nd pick of the 2010 draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Jerome Murphy, cornerback from South Florida.

[packrulz]

Joemailman is on the clock...

[Joemailman]

Not really liking what is available here. This is where Billy B would probably trade down if he could. That not being possible, he will again bolster a WR corp that just didn't have enough behind Moss and Welker, who injured his knee at the end of the season.

Therefore, with the 21st pick in the 2nd Round, the New England Patriots select

Damian Williams WR USC

http://www.draftcountdown.com/ScoutingReports/WR/Damian-Williams.php

Strengths:
Ideal height --- Naturally athletic and extremely smooth --- Soft, reliable hands --- Terrific concentration --- Good body control and ball skills ---A decent leaper --- Excellent route runner --- Elusive with impressive vision and instincts after the catch --- Tough and not afraid to work the middle --- Hard Worker --- Team Player --- Contributes as a return man.

Weaknesses:
Has a thin build --- Just average speed --- Not very explosive --- Does not get a lot of separation --- Not really a vertical threat --- Isn't very strong or powerful --- Has some issues with ball security --- Gives solid effort but just an average blocker --- Durability is a concern --- Upside ?