THE draft thread (2013 version)

[Fosco33]

Wow. GBPG... this was written on April 24th.

"So when pick No. 26 rolls around, if Thompson stays put, two prospects with late first-round grades who mesh with the Packers’ greatest needs could still be on the board: Alabama running back Eddie Lacy and UCLA defensive lineman Datone Jones"

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20130424/PKR01/130424064/Mock-draft-Lacy-would-bring-balance-Packers-pass-happy-offense

[Packgator]

Wow. GBPG... this was written on April 24th.

"So when pick No. 26 rolls around, if Thompson stays put, two prospects with late first-round grades who mesh with the Packers’ greatest needs could still be on the board: Alabama running back Eddie Lacy and UCLA defensive lineman Datone Jones"

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/...-happy-offense

And ended up with both. Small but nice draft so far.

[Joemailman]

Remember that year we won the Super Bowl and Wist was no where to be found.

Yep. And that team wouldn't have been in the playoffs if TT hadn't developed a deep roster that enabled them to overcome a rash of injuries. Desmond Bishop and James Starks were acquired with a couple of those worthless 6th round picks TT likes to acquire for some reason.

[wist43]

Here is the thread someone should start: What expensive veterans will have direct competition for their jobs with 12 picks coming in?

Do you really think 12 7th round draft choices can elevate the Packers past the Niners, Seahawks, Giants, Redskins, Falcons, and now probably the Vikings??

The 49er's really had a great offseason - they are better now than they were 2 months ago. We are worse.

Sorry max, there's no way you can make the math work. We're now officially a 2nd tier team, and given the poor condition of our roster, with only more slugs to come... we're likely stuck on this 2nd level for a while.

There's just no denying what happened 7 months ago in GB, 3 months ago in SF, and what happened today.

We don't need a bunch of lower round slugs - we need difference makers, and we just don't have them.

[Bretsky]

I'm not going to make any comparisons until I see who we pick up tomorow. There are still a lot of good players left in rounds 4 and 5.
I wonder who TT had his eye on with the last pick. Odds are it would not have been the dude I wanted....so at least he got three picks and good value on paper for the final pick.

[woodbuck27]

Wow. GBPG... this was written on April 24th.

"So when pick No. 26 rolls around, if Thompson stays put, two prospects with late first-round grades who mesh with the Packers’ greatest needs could still be on the board: Alabama running back Eddie Lacy and UCLA defensive lineman Datone Jones"

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/...-happy-offense

From that standpoint... Ted Thompson is:



GO TED GO !

[woodbuck27]

Do you really think 12 7th round draft choices can elevate the Packers past the Niners, Seahawks, Giants, Redskins, Falcons, and now probably the Vikings??

The 49er's really had a great offseason - they are better now than they were 2 months ago. We are worse.

Sorry max, there's no way you can make the math work. We're now officially a 2nd tier team, and given the poor condition of our roster, with only more slugs to come... we're likely stuck on this 2nd level for a while.

There's just no denying what happened 7 months ago in GB, 3 months ago in SF, and what happened today.

We don't need a bunch of lower round slugs - we need difference makers, and we just don't have them.

No doubt about it. The San Fran 49ers are killing it this off season. So did the Seattle Seahawks and now yes...The Minnesota Vikings are looking much better. Their GM is the real deal.

I'd be calle a silly homer if I didn't demonstrate serious concern. It'll all play out this season.We'll all see the TRUTH then.

It could be alot worse. We could resemble the NY Jets.

GO PACK GO !

[Zool]

Fuck do I love reading the rantings of arm chair GM's. I'm pretty sure we should have 4-5 people working in NFL front offices within the month.

[wist43]

I really can't fathom what you guys are looking at - this is a fundamentally flawed team. The Jones pick helps a little, but surely not enough... my God, SF simply ass-raped us twice in the last 7 months, and they've improved themselves - I can't begin to imagine how severe a beating they're going to lay on us opening day. It's gonna be embarrassing, just like the stomping 3 months ago was embarrassing.

I guess Ted watched that game and concluded he had lyin' eyes.

[Carolina_Packer]

Do you really think 12 7th round draft choices can elevate the Packers past the Niners, Seahawks, Giants, Redskins, Falcons, and now probably the Vikings??

The 49er's really had a great offseason - they are better now than they were 2 months ago. We are worse.

Sorry max, there's no way you can make the math work. We're now officially a 2nd tier team, and given the poor condition of our roster, with only more slugs to come... we're likely stuck on this 2nd level for a while.

There's just no denying what happened 7 months ago in GB, 3 months ago in SF, and what happened today.

We don't need a bunch of lower round slugs - we need difference makers, and we just don't have them.

Wist, I hope you are wrong in your opinion. Not much choice, really. TT is doing the picking. Cheer up and read this photo article. It's all a crap shoot when certain guys like the ones in the article slide down because they are not as well known or heralded, but they are well known now. Just because you are drafted high and people think your talent is all that, doesn't mean you will make it. Can't miss, misses sometimes! Do these guys love football, will they do all the little things, and will they be lucky and have good health? We'll see.

Here's to a successful rest of the draft. Go Pack Go!

[George Cumby]

I can't clutch my own, I suppose I'd have to borrow one...

Ooh! Ooh! ooh! Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!

[RashanGary]

Worked all day. Yuck. You guys, that was a really entertaining day in the draft thread. I've been laughing my ass off for the last 15 minutes reading the reactions to the trade downs. LMFAO!!!!


Now we get to find out if the RB makes the line or if the line makes the RB. I'm with Larry McCarren on this one. I think the RB makes the line more than the line makes the RB.

[RashanGary]

For the record, in case nobody noticed, the RB I liked in this draft was Giovanni Bernard, and he was the first taken. Guy is very similar to Montee Ball, but a good deal faster.

[Guiness]

Just remember, if you were slagging Geno Smith for thinking he would leave New York lat night, Eddie Lacy did leave last night.

Didn't know that, was wondering what happened with him, nothing was mentioned.

RBs not a QB though. They generally aren't and are not expected to be team leaders. Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't RBs have the lowest average Wonderlific?

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it's ok that he left, or that I wouldn't prefer he showed some heart and stayed, I'm just saying it's not near as important.

[woodbuck27]

Ted thompson is said to be targeting 'this guy':

Trust it !!

This is our man on Saturday.



Kenny Stills, Oklahoma WR

GO Ted GO !