Joemailman's Packer Mock Draft 1.0

[woodbuck27]

i agree with this. if we had adrian peterson he'd only get 600 yards a year. lol

As moot as it is I do get you and it begs this question:

How do you suggest Ted Thompson solves that problem (puts the fix in)?

[run pMc]

As moot as it is I do get you and it begs this question:

How do you suggest Ted Thompson solves that problem (puts the fix in)?

Good question. My thought -- purely subjective, no stats FWIW -- is to improve the OL and pray for health. Starks can run the ball if he's healthy, and DuJuan Harris was a revelation considering he was scooped up from a parking lot. Replacing Saturday at C should help. If Quarless can come back and play like he was he'll push Finley for time and improve strong side blocking (I'd think). Newhouse isn't a great run blocker either, but most LT's are just ok, and Sitton/Bulaga (or Barclay) would be the place I'd run behind more. GB has a lot of guys who are ok enough to start, but not great enough to consistently pound a team.

I get the offense goes through Rodgers and most teams are built to throw the ball, but being able to pick up 3rd and short by running the ball (and doing it without Kuhn in the lineup, that's sooo predictable) would be nice.

I think having a good RB can make the line better, but if half your line (C, LT, TE) can't run block very well I think that limits your run game.

That said, I'd rather the line be able to pass protect. Rodgers has to stay healthy, and he's very good vs. blitzes and on 3rd down.

I like Lacy, but for some reason am undecided on him in R1 for GB. Could see a team want to trade with TT to get him at #26.

[woodbuck27]

Is this All and Anything Real NFL Education Week at Packerrats !?

Education with smiles.

Where do I send my enrollment fee?

GO PACK GO !

I make a motion that the week before and leading up to one day prior to THE MASTERS... be :

Education Week at Packerrats.

Of course we need to get certain members of Packerrats clued into this and contributing their expert knowledge and otherwise skills.

Immediately Deputy Nutz comes to mind. Where's Sparkey, CaptainKickass, Vince and BobDobbs?

Do we know who's 'dead or alive'. That takes me right here:

We had an elderly English chappy, as a member here for some time back a few years. It seemed to me that he went back in time before the Green Bay Packers and the NFL. That man had history as a Packer fan. What was his handle here? Maybe his age and nerves; severly tested by Packerrats.
You have to be strong to be a Packerrat.

There .... right there now... this:

We need someone like Rastak giving his take on the 2013 Draft. Without any pressure of handing out Minnesota Viking insider draft secrets.

Packerrats has needs.

[Bretsky]

I make a motion that the week before and leading up to one day prior to THE MASTERS... be :

Education Week at Packerrats.

Of course we need to get certain members of Packerrats clued into this and contributing their expert knowledge and otherwise skills.

Immediately Deputy Nutz comes to mind. Where's Sparkey, CaptainKickass, Vince and BobDobbs?

Do we know who's 'dead or alive'. That takes me right here:

We had an elderly English chappy, as a member here for some time back a few years. It seemed to me that he went back in time before the Green Bay Packers and the NFL. That man had history as a Packer fan. What was his handle here? Maybe his age and nerves; severly tested by Packerrats.
You have to be strong to be a Packerrat.

There .... right there now... this:

We need someone like Rastak giving his take on the 2013 Draft. Without any pressure of handing out Minnesota Viking insider draft secrets.

Packerrats has needs.

Mock Draft #1 with Moore as our pick

[Bretsky]

Not going to try to predict any draft day trades, although I wouldn't be surprised if TT traded down with his 1st pick.

1 (26) Damontre Moore - OLB - 6-5/250 - Texas A&M

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/p...damontre-moore



Outstanding pass rusher who lines up in a number of different positions. Has good agility when dropping into coverage. Has frame to add weight, and was listed at 260 at his Pro Day.

2 (55) Jonathan Jenkins - DT - 6-4/346 - Georgia

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/p...3/john-jenkins



Massive lineman who can play either NT or 5-Tech. Quick off the snap and surpisingly agile for a man his size. Ryan Pickett's heir-apparent.

3 (88) Brian Schwenke - C - 6-3/314 - California

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/p...brian-schwenke



Tough physical player who moved to Center in 2012, but has also played both Guard positions.

4 (122) Stepfan Taylor - RB - 5-9/214 - Stanford

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/p...stepfan-taylor



Excellent all-around back who catches the ball well and blocks well in addition to being a tough inside runner. A good fit here for what the Packers want in a RB.

5 (159) William Campbell - DE - 6-5/308 - Michigan



A talented player who has had some off field issues. Got his weight down and had an outstanding 2012 season.

5 (167) Jelani Jenkins - ILB - 6-1/243 - Florida

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/p...jelani-jenkins



Played OLB at Florida, but probably projects at ILB in the NFL.

Explosive player against the run who shows good agility in pass coverage. Had a poor 2012 season due to injuries, which is why he will be available here.

6 (193) Conner Vernon - WR - 6-0/196 - Duke

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/p.../conner-vernon



Quick receiver who runs precise routes ans shows good hands. Not a great athlete, but a really good football player.

7 (232) Levine Toilolo - TE - 6-8/260 - Stanford

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/p...levine-toilolo



Big target who can make the tough catches, and is tough after the catch. Injury concerns knock him down to the 7th round.

AFTER DOING MY MOCK and A LOT OF RESEARCH ON SOME OF THE ABOVE GUYS.....here is take #2

Moore--I would be fully on board with this pick. I'd take this guy over a lot of the pluggers others want. He's a great pass rusher and penetrator. The colleage stats don't lie. Huge Upside
Jenkins--This is a plugger with upside if his heart is in it. He replaced Raji or Pickett and Worth was less than impressive last year. I'm on board with this if the safeties are off teh board, which by now I'd expect they will be
Schwenke- He's still one of my favorite players in the draft and I would not complain if TT took him in round two. IMO he's well gone by round 3. He's liked by many
Taylor------YUP...dude is player and he'd be our best RB. I'm assuming both Ball and Bell are gone by now. There is a chance Taylor might be too.
Campbell- I still hate Michigan....but this guy has nice upside and can play
Jenkins---YUP....on board as well. Solid pick here
Vernon---NOPE....there will be a lot of guys with better talent here.
Toilolo- OK with pick.

[woodbuck27]

I've been reading so much... 'things NFL football' that I actually forgot about this Mock. It's a good effort Joe. It takes 'just that' to get even close to something decent. Then 'it takes all kinds to spin this world' reality steps forth and we're right here:

The three fellas I really like are 3-4 DE Hybride OLB ** Damontre Moore , C Brian Schwenke and #2 Stanford TE Levine Toilolo and that man's height at 6' - 8" and versatility. I can see uses for him on our roster. Nice pick in Rd. 4 Pick #122 RB Stepfan Taylor, Stanford.

You took a long time to address what I see as a 3rd priority need or SS ILB. You go there with Rd. 5 Pick #167 ILB Jelani Jenkins, Florida. You might improve that position pick earlier but at the sacrifice of your pick at C or RB.

That decision comes down to your philosophy and what you see as a greater need. I say it's at Safety and you'll disagree. You ignored the Safety position. I won't in my Mock.

You went Rd. 5 Pick #159 DE William Campbell, Michigan - 6' - 5' 308 lbs... I assume as a pure DE. That might be a better spot to go RB and use #122 to address a more important need. Again we see it differently.

Now to the real problem:

The real problem is right at the top. I really want to pick Damontre Moore but red has made a solid beef with such a choice. I believe that problem may have been in an error picking College DE/NFL OLB Nick Perry USC in Rd. 1 last year. If something doesn't get done with that fella we'll see an issue. He needs to get with the Packers defensive programme and abort his own.

What's with these California Boys!? Mad??

Back to going Damontre Moore at #26. He's a baller. He's a tad shy it seems and he has to get on the weights 'Big Time' but he's not called Damonster' in College ball for nothing. I love the 'no nonse' way he plays. He doesn't act silly on the field after a solid play.

See Datone 'Hollywood' Jones and Matt 'Jeee I'm terrific' Elam. Dear Lord... NOT in Green Bay!!

How well will it works out for Damontre Moore as the pick @ #26 and a Green Bay Packer and Matthews and Perry??

That's for TT and DC Dom Capers to figure out. TT would do well picking Damontre Moore. He adds insurance and solid versatility for Dom Capers but he has to get with the fact it's the NFL. His dream has been simply to play in the NFL and offer a solid contribution but he must work his tail off getting stronger.

That's where the discussion turns to DE Margus Hunt and well 'all that... that's alot'. There's a REAL MONSTER and a fricken serious athlete with unlimited upside...his age !!?*#!?!!

If he's on the board @ #26. Maybe TT does better in his mind with N. Carolina Tar Heal's DT Sylvester Williams? If he goes there he's not addressing a top three need. All the same a solid BPA option if available and that may be a reality.

I see an option and DT at #55. See Wist43 and Bretsky's Mock and FS Eric Reid in B's Mock = addressing that #2 need.

So in review, a solid effort Joe. It's so tough this year. I really like three of your picks (3-4 NFL OLB; Center and TE) and have looked carefully at DT Jon Jenkins. Your pick at RB is pretty decent with some sacrifice to need. Your picks at DE and WR might be better utilized.

It's right here where we hammer this stuff out. Where I even imagine we get it 'BEST'.

GO PACK GO !