Official 2012 Draft Day Thread (Day 1 At Least)

[Bretsky]

Very nice pickup...I would've preferred Shea slightly, because he has a better motor. However, Perry should have no problem getting motivated on a talented Packer squad and Greene yelling from the sidelines.

The reason I like Shea a notch above Perry is IMO he's a more complete football player. He can do all the little things alright. Nice change of direction....more diverse.
I worry about Perry but anything he can offer as a pass rusher will add to the clods they have at OLB now.
Now we need to find some DL to protect him

[Lurker64]

I'm dubious about Perry's fit in the 3-4, but Ted is smarter than me and CM3 makes any competent style opposite of him possible (if they have to drop CM3 in to coverage a lot, he can definitely excel at that.)

He was a top in tier green at a need position for me, along with Vinny Curry and Kendall Reyes.

[3irty1]

Perry pick is fantastic. Solves the Packers number 1 problem.

[Joemailman]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profil...ith?id=2532948

OVERVIEW
Smith is an ultra-athletic, big and smart safety who has roamed the secondary as a four-year starter and senior captain for Notre Dame. He is the type of safety who is always involved, using his quickness, recognition and overall body control to react effectively to plays. While he has just adequate speed, he makes up for this deficiency with strong play recognition and anticipation, and he is often in a position to make a play on the ball. Overall, Smith is a smart, athletic defender who should push to start early in a zone-heavy NFL scheme. Expect him to contend for a late first-round selection with the help of impressive postseason workouts and interviews.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Smith is an athletic, smart free safety. He is strong and has great size for the position, and he shows up in the run game as effectively as he does against the pass. He stands out as a lengthy athlete who has range to match NFL speed across the defensive backfield. He is extremely reliable and effective in run support, which comes from his ability to read and react to plays on a quick twitch off the snap. Smith was very productive in college and rarely misses. He is a drag-down tackler who is always around the ball. Although he may have to catch and rarely delivers a blow, he is consistent. As a pass-defender, he is able to read the ball in the air and make plays all across the back end of the defense. He is able to read the quarterback well in zone and uses his athletic ability to turn and run to make plays on the ball. He is a long-strider as a runner and can turn and ignite a quick burst to run down a receiver downfield. He can then utilize his length to make strong plays on the ball. If he is in position, he will make the big interception.
WEAKNESSES Smith can struggle when covering man to man. He often finds himself in a poor position when the ball is thrown. Short area movements are of a concern somewhat, so he will be much better in a read-and-react zone defense in which he can rely on instincts and recognition more than athletic ability. While he shows up as a solid athlete in every other aspect of his game, his technique in man coverage will expose some inconsistencies in his footwork, as he often relies too heavily on his recover ability and overall length to make plays on the ball. Though he is a somewhat fluid athlete, he can be beaten by quick-twitch and explosive movers.

[pbmax]

Mike Vandermause @MikeVandermause
Scouts had their say about #Packers draft pick Nick Perry: http://tinyurl.com/c65f9sr


Kareem Copeland Kareem Copeland @kareemcopeland
No doubt about Perry's athletic ability. Questions lie between the ears. One scout told @petedougherty that he was fool's gold. #Packers

[Guiness]

and think about the guy who will be teaching this guy how to play, kevin green

perry is gonna be a good one

did I nap through something? Is Green the DL coach now? Perry's too big to move to OLB, right?

[Bretsky]

I wonder if MN would have traded with us ? Would you have moved back to pick up another 4th ?? Hmmmmm

[red]

Perry pick is fantastic. Solves the Packers number 1 problem.

can't really put it any better then that

[red]

did I nap through something? Is Green the DL coach now? Perry's too big to move to OLB, right?

nope he's our new OLB. a big OLB

[King Friday]

KC Joyner pisses on every move:

KC Joyner: Perry had only 3.5 one-on-one sacks last year (defined as beating a blocker in 1-on-1 blocking situation and getting the sack within 3 seconds of the snap). Just not a high number for a 12-game college season.

So his other 6 sacks were off double teams then...or did the offenses just ignore the guy?

[pbmax]

So his tape is with his hand on the ground. He said he wants to play DE. Is everyone sure he will play OLB at 270?

[pbmax]

So his other 6 sacks were off double teams then...or did the offenses just ignore the guy?

Or took longer than 3 seconds.

[Rastak]

I wonder if MN would have traded with us ? Would you have moved back to pick up another 4th ?? Hmmmmm

Vikes coughed up a 4th to move up...(98th)....not too expensive

[pbmax]

nope he's our new OLB. a big OLB

Works in Pitt with Woodley.

[Joemailman]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profil...ins?id=2532876

OVERVIEW
Jenkins was a two-year starter at Illinois (while also starting four games over his first two years) for the now-departed Ron Zook and has the speed to take the top off NFL defenses. He separates well when running with defenders and is good in securing the catch. He has fifth-round value at the next level.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Jenkins is quick off the ball and gets to top speed quickly. If he gets a free release, he can be tough for corners to stay with initially. He has ability to separate when necessary and is very fluid throughout his routes. His body is strikingly under control throughout, and he has good balance if corners try to push into his hips. Jenkins is willing to go across the middle and always reaches out to pluck the ball. He is effective deep but is less of a threat after the catch.
WEAKNESSES Jenkins initiates a hard step in, then back out, as his go-to move to release off the line, and corners can see it coming at times and get their hands in his chest to throw him off. He is a smooth runner, but he will take plays off.