Packer Rats MOCK DRAFT

[Bretsky]

The Eagles' most glaring weakness is the offensive line. They surrendered 52 sacks this year, including six in that weird Tuesday night game against the Vikings.
At the same time they lack secondary depth and pretty much suck at the CB position accross from Asante Samuel.

The Eagles consider Nate Solder and Jimmy Smith. While the Eagles are intruiged by the talent of Jimmy Smith, he's a huge character risk. They are still shocked some of the teams ahead of them drafted lesser players than Solder and at this point they are taking the BPA here knowing they might modify some positions at their OL due to this pick.


DA EAGLES SELECT.........................

Nate Solder, OT, Colorado. It's hard to ignore the offensive line issues Philly had in a disappointing close to the 2010 season. Solder does not have the strength to play right away for Andy Reid, but it's hard to imagine Reid not being enamored with Solder's physical talents.

Solder is an interesting prospect and one that does fit the mold of the Andy Reid type lineman in a lot of ways. He's got a big frame at 6-8/314 lbs and he's extremely athletic. In fact, he started as a blocking TE much like Jason Peters did. Scouting reports will talk about his good knee bend and footwork like they did with Winston Justice.



The big knock against him in this draft process is his lack of bulk. In fact, he lost 7 pounds between the combine and the pro day. Usually, teams are looking to see guys adding weight over that period. While Solder was probably the most impressive offensive lineman at the combine in the athletic drills like 40 yard dash, shuttle drill, broad jump ect, his raw strength did test particularly well

[Bretsky]

NOTE..............lots of recent mocks have the Chargers taking Wilkerson now

The more I read up on Solder...............dude would be a GREAT pick by GB if he fell. Then we'd have Buluga at RT and Solder at LT for many many yrs to come !!!!!

[woodbuck27]

I'm guessing Bretsky picks Mark Ingram.

The Eagles had a more pressing need on the OL and to get someone to protect their QB. They are OK at present with a promising RB in McCoy and are desperate to make the obvious choice that fell to them. Nate Solder.

Solid pick by B.

[easy cheesy]

From what I've gleaned from old PR threads... let the games begin....

or continue as it were....

[PackerPro42]

Says swede: Anybody coming late to the party is welcome to take on the Jets. If you don't, I'm way too likely to pick as if I were Rich Kotite.

I'll take the Jets if you don't want them.

[swede]

I'll take the Jets if you don't want them.

Please do...

It's not that I don't want them, it's just that I don't trust myself to not pick a tight end simply to piss off New Yawkers. And that Notre Dame tight end is still out there waiting for a chance to play for Coach FootJoy.

[mission]

Hopefully we'll be able to do a 2nd round also?

[Lurker64]

Hopefully we'll be able to do a 2nd round also?

You might think that, but it will take at least a week to figure out who the Packers pick.

[swede]

You might think that, but it will take at least a week to figure out who the Packers pick(ed).

That was the case with Justin Harrell.

[TennesseePackerBacker]

Where do you have Ayers? He was a consensus top 15 pick until the combine from what I read. But as I gave in my reasons, I'm not going to let the drills at the combine overshadow the overall body of work and displayed ability.

Honestly, Ayers is probably slotted correctly. And, you're correct in your assertion that the combine is the reason for his slide. Just like the combine is the reason for Houston's rise. Which I feel makes Houston a reach that soon. I can't argue with your challenge on Ayers. The 17-26 range is the most likely spot for him to fall.

[gbpackfan]

1. Carolina Panters - packrulz - Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson

2. Denver Broncos - packrulz* - Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama

3. Buffalo Bills - Guiness - Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU.

4. Cincinnati Bengals - TennesseePackerBacker - Blaine Gabbert.

5. Arizona Cardinals - PaCkFan_n_MD - VON MILLER

6. Cleveland Browns - Smidgeon - A. J. Green

7. San Francisco - mraynrand - Prince Amukamara, CB from Nebraska.

8. Tennesse Titans - PaCkFan_n_MD - NICK FAIRLEY, DT, Auburn

9. Dallas Cowboys - Spaulding - Robert Quinn DE/ OLB UNC

10. Washington Redskins - pbmax - Cam Newton, QB, Auburn.

11. Houston Texans -gbpackfan - California DE Cameron Jordan.

12. Minnesota Vikings - Mission - Julio Jones

13. Detroit Lions - Gave - Anthony Castonzo

14. St. Louis Rams - Bretsky - Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri

15. Miami Dolphins - 3irty1 - DE, JJ Watt

16. Jacksonville Jaguars - JustinHarrell - Ryan Kerrigan

17. New England Patriots - SavedByGrace - Justin Houston

18. San Diego Chargers - SavedByGrace - Muhammed Wilkerson

19. New York Giants - Cheesehead Craig - OLB Akeem Ayers, UCLA.

20. Tampa Bay Bucs - gbpackfan - Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa.

21. Kansas City Chiefs - Lurker64 - Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin

22. Indianapolis Colts - 3irty1* - Tyron Smith, OT, USC

23. Philadelphia Eagles - Bretsky* - Nate Solder, OT, Colorado

24. New Orleans Saints - SavedByGrace*
25. Seattle Seahawks - packrulz
26. Baltimore Ravens - mission*
27. Atlanta Falcons - Mazzin
28. New England Patroits - Joemailman
29. Chicago Bears - LEWCWA
30. New York Jets - Swede*
31. Pittsburgh Steelers - Swede
32. World Champions, your GREEN BAY PACKERS! - Packer Rats poll

[woodbuck27]

24. New Orleans Saints - SavedByGrace*

Thinking about this pick.

The Saints are notorious for going against the grain and the obvious pick to take the best player available regardless of what they may need at a given positions. That makes a pick for the Saints difficult.

It seems to me that the Saints have a primary need at DT and RB.

Reports surfaced a few days ago that the Saints will workout Oklahoma State RB Kendall Hunter in the coming weeks. A projected late first early second round pick. Other reports have Texas CB Curtis Brown in for a look. The word is that won't make Saints fans happy but that's moot. Curtis Brown is also reported to be on the workout schedule for the New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers.

[Lurker64]

Saints could definitely use help on the DL, as well as OLB. So a player that Packers might want like Heyward or Ayers might go to New Orleans here.

[woodbuck27]

Saints could definitely use help on the DL, as well as OLB. So a player that Packers might want like Heyward or Ayers might go to New Orleans here.

Yes Lurker64 they might elect BPA LB with this pick.

To elect a pick at RB is a complicated analysis. We're about a month away fr. the draft and not a lot of info. is available RE: definite intentions. They have somewhat of a complicated situation with what players will sign contracts and that will impact overall need. As I see it. It's safe to go BPA - DL.

GO PACKERS!

[gbpackfan]

SavedbyGrace has unitl 7pm CST to make his pick. If it's not in by then, packrulz will make the next two selections.