A NEW TREND FOR RB's from the U in the NFL...COMING SOON

[rbaloha1]

My fear about Ball (or any RB who is not Peterson or Gore) is that he might be Brandon Jackson. Who was a solid pro but was not going to win you any games by himself. What he did offer (and Ball would offer) was solid play in all three phases, running, blocking and receiving. So unless there is a physical marvel there like Nick Collins in the second round to help the D or O line, I would say take him. Nothing better than young talent.

What if Matt Barkley is available?

[Bretsky]

I think Ball is one of the top 60 players but I think GB is more desperate at certain positions than in the past so I doubt TT would take him. I'm normally heartbroken when it comes to Badgers so I've built up quite a wall to protect me against my feelings relapsing from when we drafted Terd Buckley over Troy Vincent.

I may have to create a poll in here.

It could be a future poll for all to see what others predicted (for those who are willing to put themselves out there) on Monte Ball

[Bretsky]

What if Matt Barkley is available?

Ball is a better football player than Matt Barkley, who will be drafted sooner because GM's tend to overvalue QB's and undervalue RB's

[rbaloha1]

Troy Vincent was a major mistake.

[Patler]

He very well may be........but I appreciate you giving a solid answer. Other needs outweight taking a RB in round 2; I may be making as assumption but that is your take. Most are projecting Ball to go mid to end of 2 or early 3. What if he fell to 3 ? Do you take him there or take something of greater need (there will be OL help there) ?

I would take him at the end of round 3. If he is BPA in round 2, I suspect there is a glut of players of similar talent, and I would look to trade with someone who has a higher 3 & something in the 4th to give up for it. I like picks in the 4th round and up. 5th round and down are long shots, regardless.

[rbaloha1]

Ball is a better football player than Matt Barkley, who will be drafted sooner because GM's tend to overvalue QB's and undervalue RB's

Where is on TT's board -- is he higher or lower than Ball?

The Pack ain't taken no Ball. Why? Does he play defense?

[pbmax]

What if Matt Barkley is available?

Trade down. If he has fallen that far, someone will want him. Might raise the Packer talent level, but not enough (since he would not start) to make him worth more than another 3rd round pick.

[rbaloha1]

Trade down. If he has fallen that far, someone will want him. Might raise the Packer talent level, but not enough (since he would not start) to make him worth more than another 3rd round pick.

Who says Ball would start in GB?

[pbmax]

Who says Ball would start in GB?

Ball would stand a much better chance to start in GB over current occupants than Barkley over Rodgers. Not to mention rookie RB versus QB comparison's.

[Patler]

Troy Vincent was a major mistake.

That one was a real head-scratcher, and not just for Badger fans. It just seemed so very, very wrong; even through the green and gold goggles of a packer fan who isn't a Badger fan and wanted to put a positive spin on it for the Packers.

[Bretsky]

Where is on TT's board -- is he higher or lower than Ball?

The Pack ain't taken no Ball. Why? Does he play defense?

I was expressing an opinion...which....but the way...is the same thing you offer
Neither of us know what in the heck TT's board is

By your logic, we ain't taking nothing else but defense ? I think you will be proven wrong with a few picks and I'd be surprised if at least one of the top 4 picks is not on offense.

[Bretsky]

Who says Ball would start in GB?

Who says any of the defensieve guys you like will start in GB ?

[rbaloha1]

Who says any of the defensieve guys you like will start in GB ?

Better chance than Ball especially since Ball does not play defense.

[rbaloha1]

I was expressing an opinion...which....but the way...is the same thing you offer
Neither of us know what in the heck TT's board is

By your logic, we ain't taking nothing else but defense ? I think you will be proven wrong with a few picks and I'd be surprised if at least one of the top 4 picks is not on offense.

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[Bretsky]

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