NEW MOCK

[Bretsky]

I'd take Hughes at 28-30 and an extra 3rd over most players that will be drafted ahead of him in the first round.

Is there any way we can weasel Hughes AND McCourty?

IF McCourty is truly a fine returner and a fine cornerback, that would be sweet!

I think that would be possilbe but we'd be without a 3rd.

Example

Trade down about five spots to pick up a low 1st and a 3rd
Draft Hughes

Then we'd have to package both 3rd's and maybe even a late pick to move back into the 35-40 range and draft McCourty

[Tarlam!]

i'd be fine with either iupati or pouncey, but i don't know if those two will still be there

Most mocks I've seen have at least Pouncey still there.

At any rate, they stand to get a player at the #23.

[packrulz]

The fullback is interesting, he could project as a TE, and be a special teams demon, ala Havner.

Little point in picking him then, is it? The Packers already have Havner. He is a decent contributor after 2 seasons on the PS. Has at least 6 more seasons in his current role in him, physically.

Am I missing something?

It takes more than one guy to play special teams, part of the reason our punt/kick returners struggle is due to poor blocking up front, the tackling needs to improve also.

[Tarlam!]

The fullback is interesting, he could project as a TE, and be a special teams demon, ala Havner.

Little point in picking him then, is it? The Packers already have Havner. He is a decent contributor after 2 seasons on the PS. Has at least 6 more seasons in his current role in him, physically.

Am I missing something?

It takes more than one guy to play special teams, part of the reason our punt/kick returners struggle is due to poor blocking up front, the tackling needs to improve also.

OK, so you're saying this fullback will be a Special Teamer. Who do we need to cut to keep 4 TE's or 4 FB's. Sorry, Packrulz, with all due respect, I don't get the logic. It took Havner "eons" to make the team as a STer, another year to be a 3rd string, situational "TE".

I just think the learning curve is too steep to warrant that pick.

[Tarlam!]

From Pat Kirwin NFL.com

23. Green Bay Packers

Mike Iupati, G, Idaho

The Packers build through the draft, and when ever thy see a potential 10-year starter type, they are interested. There are age issues at tackle and production issues inside at guard. Iupati can be the answer at either spot. He can pull, trap, and drive block. Iupati has measured in at 6-foot-5 and 331 pounds, which solidified his first-round status.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2010/profiles/mike-iupati?id=497016

56. Green Bay Packers

Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State

Green Bay corners Al Harris (35) and Charles Woodson (33) are aging and it's a good time for the team to bring along an eventual replacement. Robinson has good size and speed, and possesses man-to-man coverage skills similar in style to Harris if he works at his craft.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2010/profiles/patrick-robinson?id=494301

86. Green Bay Packers

Montario Hardesty, RB, Tennessee

Hardesty really came of age under coach Lane Kiffin last year in Knoxville, and now has a year of playing in a pro-style offense under his belt. During that one year, Hardesty demonstrated that he can effectively catch the ball.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2010/profiles/montario-hardesty?id=497178

[Tarlam!]

Kirwin has Pouncey going 24th to Philly.

Iupati 6'5 and weighs over 330 lbs. Just what they need against the bigger DLs around their divison.

Pouncey is 6'4 over 300lbs. He may have room to grow, but his versatility is what I believe M3 would savour. He's played all three interior spots.

I'm not real high on the RB pick.

[pbmax]

Withe the number of teams having mulitple late-round picks, TT will have to either trade down to get a few so he can take his flyers, or pick guys like Mesko a round earlier than he might've otherwise.

I'd be good with Hughes. Don't know much about Washington's potential as a left tackle.

I don't know much about many of the players, so mostly it'll be good unless TT takes Mays, who for some reason scares me.

I think Hughes is my guy Fritz ! I'm fine with Graham or Kindle...but both will be gone.

Let the Curse Die

I am now torn about whether to encourage Fritz to endorse Hughes and double the curse on one player and pray the Patriots take him, or to ask Fritz to endorse someone else and divide the curse.

We may need Advanced Football Stats to work on the best Packer probability.