Brandon494's Packers Mock Draft

[Bretsky]

I am a total homer but I think Russell Wilson would flourish under McCarthy, for one he is accurate, has good feet, and is mobile. He understands the west coast offense coming out of NC St., and then running the pro style offense at Wisconsin that has a little of the Packers offensive flavor sprinkled in.

I think some other teams are going to have Wilson higher on their draft boards than round 5, but if he is there he is a no brainer for Packers. Has all the tools for the system, especially passing out of the shotgun.

I could see GB using a late 4th on him

Bill Polian on NFL Network stated the other day that if his team was running a West Coast Offense.....after the top 3QB's

He'd be drafting Russell Wilson

Dude would flourish in GB

[Brandon494]

I wouldn't be upset at all if we used a 4th round pick on Wilson. People are making too big of a deal about his height, the guy played behind a big O-line in Wisconsin that was pretty much a NFL O-line. He has talent, his smart, and he has that "it" factor you look for from your QB.

[Cheesehead Craig]

I wouldn't be upset at all if we used a 4th round pick on Wilson. People are making too big of a deal about his height, the guy played behind a big O-line in Wisconsin that was pretty much a NFL O-line. He has talent, his smart, and he has that "it" factor you look for from your QB.

Exactly. His height issues i overrated and the dude can just throw.

[gbgary]

right there with ya on the first pick. heavy on the d side too for the others. i like!

[packrulz]

I'd be thrilled with this draft, except I'd like to take an ILB somewhere.

[Pugger]

I wouldn't be upset at all if we used a 4th round pick on Wilson. People are making too big of a deal about his height, the guy played behind a big O-line in Wisconsin that was pretty much a NFL O-line. He has talent, his smart, and he has that "it" factor you look for from your QB.

From what I understand the 2011 Badger's O line was bigger than some NFL lines.

[Bretsky]

From what I understand the 2011 Badger's O line was bigger than some NFL lines.

They were...and they we good too........better at Run Blocking than pass blocking IMO
Russell Wilson would be a huge pick for GB

[woodbuck27]

I'd be thrilled with this draft, except I'd like to take an ILB somewhere.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/players/playerpage/1631805/mychal-kendricks

That guy. Did you consider him? He should be off the board by the end of the third round.

By the way as I study it more and more... (-: !

I better understand your position to go LT at #28. I do believe there were better LT's available to you; but I see your position.

That #28 pick (Rd. 1) is a difficult one to MOCK if a person looks at a MOCK seriously / logically given our teams needs, all things considered. That 'of course' excludes the actual dynamics of what will transpire April 26-28,2012.

I admire anyone who takes the time to do a serious Mock Draft. Heck I admire anyone that takes the time to make a serious post here at Packerrats. That MOCK Draft takes considerable time and effort to get it even marginally right. Of course that MOCK will NOT satisfy all. (-:

'Lady of the Lake: "It's human to make mistakes Merlin, and part of you is human, the best part."
~ quote from Merlin (1998)


Without looking at your MOCK I see us with these primary needs. In terms of 'a MOCK' they do not need to be addressed in any specific order but certainly by the first four rounds need to be 'for the most part' collared.

a) Safety/CB ... With Nick Collins likely gone and with the posibility that Charles Woodson will move to his spot we need to address the DB position.We need CB's anyway. No NFL team can be short at the CB position and that is especially so in the 'pass happy' NFC.

b) DE/OLB ... Maybe TT's moves in FA to bring in the likes of an DE Anthony Hargrove might be a short term/bandaid approach; yet at it's a step in the right direction to set up his draft strategy. He can select at DE/OLB to prepare next season for full service in 2013 at the DE position. At he will then also be addressing the need to support the talent of clay matthews. To get him closer to the level we saw in 2010.

c) DL ie DT and OL.

IMO the basic workshop of football should teach 'the battle in the trenches'... and how the 3-4 scheme (s) was conceived and it's criteria for effectivenes in the NFL. Under....Football 101'. That takes us to drafting on the OL and DL.

As a focus of C) I believe we need to give NT BJ Raji a rest. This young NT got punished last season and was worn down. TT needs to draft a solid,BIG,Very STRONG NT somewhere with as much talent as he can find in a certain pick.I believe that TT should address that before the end of the Third Round and certainly by the completion of Round Four.

d) QB... An NFL Team is 'only as good as it's backup QB'. You answer that True or false.

A quality backup has to 'if necessary step in' and move the offense without a serious dropoff for a time of say 3-4 games minumum or until the number one starting QB (Aaron Rodgers) gets back and is all set to go.

e) This draft 'overall' ... needs to address the fundamentle basics. TT needs to find solid talented /character prospects. College players with definite upside and a proven track record in terms of attitude as team players.

If TRUE then your MOCK needs to address the backup QB position. otherwise Graham Harrel is satisfactory to you as a competent backup or you expect that Ted Thompson will bring in that Vet QB as Aaron Rodgers backup.

I havn't actually looked at your MOCK to see if theirs 'a latest' installement. it's OK to make a revision and if you don't that's cool too.

This members MOCK (this thread ... Brandon494) is sound, IMO. I'll take you back to that quote above.

Brandon494's MOCK Draft ...address's alot of TT's needs to meet Green Bay Packer current needs. I see it as merely something constructive and always maintaining 'the quality health' of our roster.

GO Ted Thompson ! >>> GO PACKERS !

[ND72]

I just threw my mock together.

#28 - Shea McClellin - OLB Boise State
#59 - LaMichael James - RB Oregon
#90 - Jared Crick - DE Nebraska
#123 - Josh Norman - CB Coastal Carolina
#132 - Trent Richardson - S Michigan State
#133 - Nate Potter - OT Boise State
#163 - Phillip Blake - OC Baylor
#197 - BJ Coleman - QB Tenn-Chat
#224 - Darius Fleming - OLB Notre Dame
#235 - Josh Chapman - DE/DT Alabama
#241 - Jayme Brooks - OG Va.Tech
#243 - Bradie Ewing - FB Wisconsin

[ND72]

Exactly. His height issues i overrated and the dude can just throw.

I've stood next to Drew Brees...he's maybe pushing 6', and he does OK in the NFL.

[woodbuck27]

I just threw my mock together.

#28 - Shea McClellin - OLB Boise State
#59 - LaMichael James - RB Oregon
#90 - Jared Crick - DE Nebraska
#123 - Josh Norman - CB Coastal Carolina
#132 - Trent Richardson - S Michigan State
#133 - Nate Potter - OT Boise State
#163 - Phillip Blake - OC Baylor
#197 - BJ Coleman - QB Tenn-Chat
#224 - Darius Fleming - OLB Notre Dame
#235 - Josh Chapman - DE/DT Alabama
#241 - Jayme Brooks - OG Va.Tech
#243 - Bradie Ewing - FB Wisconsin

It takes alot of work and thought. CONGRATULATIONS on your efforts.

[Brandon494]

I'd be thrilled with this draft, except I'd like to take an ILB somewhere.

Reason for not taking a ILB was because I thought your backups pretty well last season and I could see Brad Jones being moved to ILB as well.

[Brandon494]

I just threw my mock together.

#28 - Shea McClellin - OLB Boise State
#59 - LaMichael James - RB Oregon
#90 - Jared Crick - DE Nebraska
#123 - Josh Norman - CB Coastal Carolina
#132 - Trent Richardson - S Michigan State
#133 - Nate Potter - OT Boise State
#163 - Phillip Blake - OC Baylor
#197 - BJ Coleman - QB Tenn-Chat
#224 - Darius Fleming - OLB Notre Dame
#235 - Josh Chapman - DE/DT Alabama
#241 - Jayme Brooks - OG Va.Tech
#243 - Bradie Ewing - FB Wisconsin

I was thinking about taking a RB early in my mock draft as well but with Alex Green coming back I doubt we'll use a pick that high on a RB. I will exetremely disappointed if our first three picks arent all on the defensive side of the ball.

[woodbuck27]

Reason for not taking a ILB was because I thought your backups pretty well last season and I could see Brad Jones being moved to ILB as well.

TT can cover up at ILB with our roster. Ted Thompson has too many other priorities to use a pick at that position.

[Brandon494]

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