One Man's Guess: Pack Mock

[woodbuck27]

Then we won't draft him. I can't remember any time anybody had a clue as to what TT was thinking when it came to the draft.

No kidding but....

We keep trying to match our minds with his and 'the heat' is amazing ! (-:

GO Ted Thompson.

Subscribe to Packerrats ..................... please.

[Bretsky]

1. Kendall Reyes DE UConn
2. Ben Jones C georgia
3. Chandler Jones DE/OLB Syracuse
4A. Derek Wolfe DE Cincinnati
4B. Donnie Fletcher CB Boston College
4C. Eddie Whitley FS Virginia Tech
5. Tauren Poole RB Tennessee
6. Jacory Harris QB Miami
7A. Jerry Franklin SILB Arkansas
7B. Jacquies Smith OLB Missouri
7C. Darius Fleming OLB Notre Dame
7D. Jarrett Boykin WR Virginia Tech

This one I could handle

[pbmax]

Then we won't draft him. I can't remember any time anybody had a clue as to what TT was thinking when it came to the draft.

One of the picks said he got a pretty good idea from the Combine interview that the Packers were interested, even though they ignored him after that. Cannot remember which one though. Jennings maybe? Thought it was a first round guy.

[pbmax]

Jean Baptiste is a real sleeper in Round 7. You talk about multi-cultural, he IS multi-cultural. 5 tool cultural. Reportedly, his Dad was not as impressive as him Mom. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Baptiste_Charbonneau

Or I could have him confused with someone else: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Baptiste

[woodbuck27]

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports the Packers have "genuine interest" in Washington RB Chris Polk.
The Polk camp believes its client has a chance to be drafted in the first round, but Trent Richardson is the only back guaranteed of going on day one. Polk could be a reasonable option for the Packers at No. 59. Polk is Rotoworld draft guru Josh Norris' third-ranked back behind Richardson and Doug Martin.

It depends upon which draft site's BIG 'TOP 100' Board as a fan you subscribe to as superior.

In my view RB Chris Polk might be a genuine interest of TT's for his third round selection at NO. 90. TT might also covet a CB, SS or an OT at NO.90?

At that pick Ted Thompson should also have several options to draft at OLB. The following prospects are ranked # 81 thru # 96 by a popular draft site.

NOTE: I've no real way to asses the accuracy of this ranking but I believe it's basically valid.

#81 ... Kendall Reyes, DT, Connecticut

#82 ... Brandon Boykin, CB, Georgia
#83 ... Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina

#84 ... Philip Blake, C, Baylor

#85 ... Tony Bergstrom, G, Utah

#86 ... Antonio Allen, SS, South Carolina

#87 ... Billy Winn, DT/5T, Boise State

#88 ... Leonard Johnson, CB, Iowa State

#89 ... Tank Carder, ILB, TCU

#90 ... Bobby Wagner, OLB/ILB, Utah State

#91 ... Jonathan Massaquoi, OLB/DE, Troy

#92 ... Chris Polk, RB, Washington

#93 ... Keenan Robinson, OLB, Texas
#94 ... Nigel Bradham, OLB, Florida State

#95 ... James Brown, OT, Troy

#96 ... Emmanuel Acho, OLB/ILB, Texas



Personally my desire is for TT to draft on the defensive side of the ball in the first four rounds. TT may well draft RB Chris Polk at NO. 90 and then come back with his fourth round Pick at #123 and go OLB. He will see WR's available in this spot:

#120 ... Cyrus Gray, RB, Texas A&M
#121 ... Coryell Judie, CB, Texas A&M
#122 ... Brandon Brooks, G, Miami of Ohio

# 123 ... Joe Adams, WR, Arkansas

#124 ... Danny Trevathan, OLB, Kentucky
#125 ... Travis Lewis, OLB, Oklahoma
#126 ... Sean Spence, OLB, Miami

#127 ... Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma
#128 ... Jordan White, WR, Western Michigan
#129.. Tim Benford, WR, Tennessee Tech

#130 ... Bruce Irvin, DE/OLB, West Virginia
#131 ... Julian Miller, DE, West Virginia
#132 ... Trumaine Johnson, CB/S, Montana

#134 ... DeVier Posey, WR, Ohio State
#135 ... Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State
#136 ... Robert Turbin, RB, Utah State


IMO....OUR Green Bay Packers need an infusion of talented prospects on defense. I hope that Ted Thompson agrees with my assessment and will elect to go with 'D' at least on 3 / 4 in rounds 1-4.

Ted Thompson will have an outstanding draft.

GO Ted Thompson. GO PACKERS !

[pittstang5]

If Clifton can't hold up, Newhouse isn't really that great at LT, Bulaga isn't really a LT, Sherrod has a broken leg and needs more time, so they need a LT to protect ARod. It's not that far fetched.

Maybe the position is not far fetched, but the individual...Potter...in the first round? That, I don't understand, but everyone is entitled to their opinion.

[woodbuck27]

Jean Baptiste is a real sleeper in Round 7. You talk about multi-cultural, he IS multi-cultural. 5 tool cultural. Reportedly, his Dad was not as impressive as him Mom. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Baptiste_Charbonneau

Or I could have him confused with someone else: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Baptiste

Good morning pbmax. Interesting that you brought this prospect into the conversation. I saw his name yesterday and before that again; and have been wondering if he's an Acadian of French Canadian background. I bet he's a BIG sucker. I look forward now to investigating Mr. Jean Baptiste Charnonneau.

Holy Cow ! i just looked at your first LINK.

That man Baptiste... has to be of Acadian; at least of French Canadian heritage.

[woodbuck27]

Maybe the position is not far fetched, but the individual...Potter...in the first round? That, I don't understand, but everyone is entitled to their opinion.

Potter...Harry Potter ! Nice !!

Ted Thompson goes where no other GM goes ! GREAT PICK TT !

If you can't wag the Magic Wand you now have the fella that can.

Respecfully, packrulz...As I see it now...Nate Potter OT...will not be any GM's pick in round 1. He might be a very late 3rd or early 4th round selection.

Also there are at least 6-8 OT's ranked ahead of him in this draft; based on my analysis of the prospects.

Can you post a LINK to the board that you base this selection on?

Maybe? ... Give us some other information that has you so high on OT Nate Potter? Thanks.

[Bretsky]

If you draft an OT in round one again you don't think Sherrod will cut it.
We can make it through another season with the guys we have if need be.

Defense is screaming for help

[Lurker64]

If you draft an OT in round one again you don't think Sherrod will cut it.
We can make it through another season with the guys we have if need be.

Defense is screaming for help

I would be okay with drafting an OL in line 1 if the value is there. So it won't be an OG (since Lang and Sitton are very solid) and it won't be an RT (since Bulaga is great). It would need to be a guy who would be able to jump in and contribute at either C or LT. We signed Saturday, so there's significantly less value in drafting Konz, so that's unlikely... and if we draft an OT it would have to not be a tremendous reach. If a guy like Jonathan Martin is there at 28, I could see that being the pick. But Nate Potter won't get drafted (by Ted or anyone) until round 4 at the earliest. He's just not good.

[woodbuck27]

I would be okay with drafting an OL in line 1 if the value is there. So it won't be an OG (since Lang and Sitton are very solid) and it won't be an RT (since Bulaga is great). It would need to be a guy who would be able to jump in and contribute at either C or LT. We signed Saturday, so there's significantly less value in drafting Konz, so that's unlikely... and if we draft an OT it would have to not be a tremendous reach. If a guy like Jonathan Martin is there at 28, I could see that being the pick. But Nate Potter won't get drafted (by Ted or anyone) until round 4 at the earliest. He's just not good.

Yes maybe? OT Jonathan Martin or possibly? ... OT/G Cordy Glenn, Georgia.

Both of these offensive lineman are ranked as 1st Rd. talent.

The bottom line. We must hope that TT goes defense in Rd. 1. drafts a solid NFL ready to go pass rusher.

Then there's this:

How long has it been since we experienced 'the TRUTH' in that need in a draft?

GO Ted Thompson.

[Lurker64]

Yes maybe? OT Jonathan Martin or possibly? ... OT/G Cordy Glenn, Georgia.

You see that "/G" there? That should be an indicator that Glenn can't play let tackle. If you watch him, that should be a strong indicator that he can't play left tackle. The only OT I could see the Packers taking in the first (barring a bizarre fall by Matt Kalil) is Martin.

[woodbuck27]

You see that "/G" there? That should be an indicator that Glenn can't play let tackle. If you watch him, that should be a strong indicator that he can't play left tackle. The only OT I could see the Packers taking in the first (barring a bizarre fall by Matt Kalil) is Martin.

I agree. It's posters like you that have helped me understand the draft process so much better over six years posting with people here.

[wist43]

1. Kendall Reyes DE, UConn
2. Shea McClellin, OLB Boise State
3. Alameda Ta'amu, DT Washington
4A. Bruce Irvin, OLB West Viginia
4B. Markelle Martin, FS Oklahoma State
4C. Malik Jackson, DE Tennessee
5.Josh Norman, CB Coastal Carolina
6. Akiem Hicks, Regina Alberta
7A. Chris Greenwood, CB Albion
7B. Najee Goode, ILB West Virgina
7C. Micah Pellerin, CB Hampton
7D. Quinton Saulsberry, C Mississippi State

Figured we could use a Center there at the end

[packrulz]

It amazes me how people look at boards and form opinions on guys they've never seen play, at least I look at the videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CXr9UQALkQ
Potter played basketball, he had to gain about 60 lbs to play LT, and it's not body fat. Whoever said he's not strong enough, I don't see that on the video. A good LT uses his hands and feet to gain leverage, so strength isn't always critical. If he doesn't get picked in the first round, I still think he'll be good. I stand by my pick.


12/10/2011 - 2011 ALL-MOUNTAIN WEST FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM (COACHES): OL Nate Potter, Sr., Boise State, has been selected All-Mountain West Conference First Team for the 2011 college football season as voted on by the eight head coaches and select media panel. Redshirt senior left tackle Nate Potter was one of only two unanimous first-team all-conference selections. Potter is the leader of an offensive line that ranks tied for first-nationally in sacks allowed (0.67 per game). - Boise State football
The ascension of Boise State's football program has not only resulted in the Broncos' getting on the radar for college football media and fans nationally, but also for NFL scouts. In 2008, left tackle Ryan Clady became the first Boise State player ever selected in the first round of the NFL draft, and Potter hopes his growing frame and athleticism allow him to follow in those footsteps.

Potter actually grayshirted in the spring of 2006, postponing his enrollment out of high school, before redshirting the 2007 season to get stronger. He got his wet feet right away in 2008, starting eight games at left tackle and even blocking a field goal in special teams work. Though stepping as a starter after the first month of his sophomore season, he still earned first-team All-WAC honors. He repeated that accolade in 2010, along with garnering third-team AP All-American recognition, starting every game at left tackle after coaches originally thought he would move to left guard in previous spring due to the team's depth outside.

Potter's height, svelte build and athletic upside may remind some scouts of New England's 2011 first-round pick, Nate Solder. Potter's occasional lapse in technique, allowing ends to bull rush him or get the edge, may also remind teams of things Solder needed to work on when transitioning to the NFL. Improvement in those areas, combined with increased strength and the excellent workouts Potter is expected to have next spring, could also help him crash Thursday night draft festivities.
Positives: Tall, reliable blocker with long arms, good agility and a solid initial punch. Knocks rushers off their route. Has experience at guard. Shows the speed to recover and slide back into his set but gets too narrow-based. Has jackhammer hands and delivers constant hits until the play is over. Has light, quick feet sliding but only adequate overall burst. Strong enough to control and plant linebackers and safeties attacking gaps.

Negatives: Average upper-body strength. Lacks the sand in his pants to withstand bull rushers in the NFL. Adequate initial burst should be far better and isn't good enough to consistently hold out elite pass rushers. Doesn't always get his arms up and extended and can be hip-tossed off balance.