DAY TWP; OFFICIAL DRAFT THREAD FOR DA CHAMP> GB PACKERS

[OS PA]

Steven Jackson 2.0?

[Fritz]

This is one of those TT "huh?" picks.

Like James Jones was, or Brandon Jackson.

[Bretsky]

Height: 6-0 1/8

Weight: 220

40-yard dash: 4.63

Current projection: Fourth-round pick.

Strengths: Is a strong and thickly built runner who absorbs hard hits and keeps on going. Is surprisingly quick and nimble for a big back, changing directions quickly to avoid defenders who shoot into the backfield. Shows the burst to bounce runs outside when the middle is clogged. Shows a good burst through the hole, and runs through arm tackles. Shows a strong stiff-arm to jolt would-be tacklers. Wraps up the ball nicely in traffic. Works hard in pass protection, and when using good technique he can be good.

Weaknesses: Runs upright, exposing himself to too many big hits and prevents himself from delivering big blows to defenders and thus is not as effective in short-yardage situations as he should be. Is not terribly elusive, and doesn't stop/start effectively to make would-be tacklers whiff. Played in a pass-first offense in college, and thus hasn't proved capable of handling a full-time load. Uses poor technique too often in pass protection, and lacks awareness to pick up the correct blitzer. In limited experience, does not look natural catching the ball.

Bottom line: Green has the size, strength, quickness, explosiveness, speed and athleticism to be a good NFL starter but didn't get the ball enough in college for personnel men to feel good about him being a durable long-term solution. He looked great on film but was unimpressive at the East-West Shrine practices, which is a concern. He is sure to shine at the NFL Scouting Combine and in other pre-draft workout, but GMs should be a bit wary because he hasn't proved a lot on the field. That said, he has the potential to develop into an Arian Foster-type back.

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[jmbarnes101]

or Nick Collins, Greg Jennings, Jordy Nelson.

[BobDobbs]

Anyone who can run for 327 yards on 19 carries sounds cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK0VmrZIGSI

He looks like he could be an upgrade as a third down back. He's not as hesitant at the line there's no footage of him picking up the blitz though. He's got the center of gravity to hit a linebacker.

I'd like to see him run through more people at that weight, too. A big back with speed, hands, and quicks? I'm happy.
I can't remember our schedule, but if we play New Mexico State. He's gonna light 'em up.

[RashanGary]

He came out of no where. I'm listening to TT. Said he came from JUCO, maybe didn't get all of the carries in his first year at Hawaii. He said he was, "the man", this year. He said they first noticed him at the E-W Shrine game and he was the cream of the crop there. Then he sort of grew on him, said he was special on film.

For those who don't have retarded TT press conference memories like me, the last guy I remember him saying was special on film was Clay Matthews and Clay was another guy who came out of no where. Saying a guy is special on film seems like a bit of a compliment coming from TT. Maybe he reserves it for guys who don't have a lot of film so he says the film that is there is special, I don't know. Whatever the case, TT said his game is special. That's a kinda big deal I think.

[Bretsky]

Round one...Hello Sherrod....goodbye Clifton in one year
Round two...Hello Cobb...........goodby Jones
Round three..Hello Green........goodbye Jackson

[imscott72]

Seems like a project. Projected a 4th rounder? I trust Ted, but it seems we reached a bit here. We'll see I guess..

[RashanGary]

I think we should be excited about this RB because Thompson is. He's a guy who didn't have a lot of film or build-up, but he was flat out dominant when he got his chance and he was the best RB at the E-W Shrine game. Not that I know it all, but I watched his clip and I'm a big believer in guys either breaking tackles or making guys miss. He does both. I think he could be great. He looked great at Hawaii.

[Bretsky]

If nothing else we are restocking for the guys who are probably leaving

In reading a lot of Silverstein lately one thing he hinted at was the Packers brass may view their OLB group oppsitive Matthews quite a bit higher than fans and scouts of other teams

Maybe they are happy with Zombo/Warden/Jones....etc

[Lurker64]

Seems like a project. Projected a 4th rounder? I trust Ted, but it seems we reached a bit here. We'll see I guess..

The guy who gets picked 96th is 5 minutes away from being a 4th round pick.

[Lurker64]

I have a crazy half-cocked theory that one of TT's strategies for the offseason is "guys who Aaron Rodgers will take under his wing". I mean, we get the LT that keeps him from being dead, a shifty WR with whom Rodgers can swap stories about being the last guy in the Green Room, and another Butte CC Alum.

It's like he's dropping hints about "Hey, why don't you guys organize some practices if this lockout thing doesn't go away."

[imscott72]

The guy who gets picked 96th is 5 minutes away from being a 4th round pick.

You do have a point there..lol

[get louder at lambeau]

Six more picks to go for the Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers. I wonder if they'll start trading up or trading picks away for picks in next year's draft at some point.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Steelers took Curtis Brown. . . . I have no clue who we're gonna take. I like Chris Carter, Acho maybe and Davon House, but I don't have a lot of research in the middle areas of the draft.

My guy. Drafted by a team that runs the same defensive scheme. My best friend, who is a Steelers fan, really liked Aaron Williams also, and wanted the Steelers to take him in round 1. He said they need a CB. I told him (at the start of round 3) that Brown was the guy I liked the most for our schemes. Then, Brown went to the Steelers.