official 2014 nfl draft thread

[pbmax]

Here's a DE for you red:

Ra’Shede Hageman, DT, Minnesota (6’6, 318 lbs)

Ra’Shede Hageman is built with long arms and a naturally long frame, and through two days of practice has used both to his advantage. Through the use of truly explosive first step quickness, he converts quickness to power and runs through contact, both on the interior and on the edge. He has also shown a variety of pass rush moves and good hand technique. Displaying great functional strength and playing with outstanding leverage, he has been one of the most dominant defensive linemen at the Senior Bowl thus far.

http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/russ-landes-senior-bowl-notebook-day-2/

[red]

Here's a DE for you red:



http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog....otebook-day-2/

yeah i've been keeping an eye on him

i never saw him play, but i'm a bit worried about his work ethic. i've seen a couple times when he might be a bit lazy

heres a new 7 round mock

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/green-bay-packers-way-too-early-7-round-145800743--nfl.html

they have us picking this guy in the third

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=124253&draftyear=2014&genpos=DT

now that is a big dude

[Guiness]

yeah i've been keeping an eye on him

i never saw him play, but i'm a bit worried about his work ethic. i've seen a couple times when he might be a bit lazy

heres a new 7 round mock

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/green-bay-packers-way-too-early-7-round-145800743--nfl.html

they have us picking this guy in the third

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=124253&draftyear=2014&genpos=DT

now that is a big dude

6'7" DT? Have to think he's giving up a lot of leverage

[woodbuck27]

Michael Tanier @MikeTanier 1m
Aaron Donald, DT, Pitt. Circle and underline the name. #SeniorBowl

Everyone thought he had a monster day.

Aaron Donald, DT, Pitt

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/jeremy-fowler/24378609/cbssportscom-defensive-player-of-the-year-pitts-aaron-Donald

CBSSports.com Defensive Player of the Year: Pitt's Aaron Donald

December 17, 2013 8:25 am ET

http://nflspinzone.com/2014/01/21/pitt-dt-aaron-donald-standing-senior-bowl-practices/

http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/241285821.html

Senior Bowl profile: Pitt DT Aaron Donald

Player: Pitt defensive tackle Aaron Donald

Senior Bowl weigh-in: 6’0, 288 pounds; hands – 9 7/8; arm – 31 ¾; wing – 77 3/8

Senior stats (13 games): 59 tackles, 28.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, four forced fumbles (ACC Defensive Player of the Year)


Donald has been knocked as undersized at his position....

[HarveyWallbangers]

Apparently, OT Billy Turner of North Dakota State has been impressing at the Senior Bowl. Not sure what happened to NDSU's CB Marcus Williams. He was projected as a 3rd round pick or so if he came out last year. He returned to school, but apparently his stock has dropped. I haven't heard much about him this year.

[smuggler]

Not sure on that, Harv. Evidently, he's projected as a 7th rounder or a UDFA

[red]

some tid bits from one of my go-to draft sites

http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2014rumors.php

The Green Bay Packers have their defense as the priority of their offseason. It sounds as though Green Bay is more inclined to draft for defense early rather than offensive players like a new tight end or offensive line help. Sources with the Packers say they want to improve the speed and playmaking ability on their defense. Getting their defense more dynamic and faster is a top priority of their offseason according to sources.

The Packers are also interested in Stanford outside linebacker Trent Murphy. Green Bay has some edge rushers in Clay Matthews and Nick Perry, but both players have dealt with injuries. Murphy (6-5, 252) fits the mold as an edge rusher in their defense as he led the nation with 15 sacks last season. If Murphy falls to their second-round pick, that would be ideal for Green Bay.

Green Bay isn't the only team that is scouting Murphy hard. Murphy is also on the radar for the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers don't have a big need at the position, but with a plethora of picks, they could stand to get some pass rushing depth and that isn't a bad idea considering Aldon Smith's situation.

and its time to remind people

ITS SMOKE AND MIRRORS TIME IN THE NFL

its all just rumors from now till the draft

[red]

packers might be interested in tajh boyd

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/22/tajh-boyd-not-drawing-rave-reviews-at-senior-bowl/

Tony Pauline of DraftInsider.net recently shared an observation from an unnamed Packers scout regarding former Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd: “[B]ased on what I’m seeing Tajh Boyd is not draftable.”

[run pMc]

ITS SMOKE AND MIRRORS TIME IN THE NFL

LOL so true.

Sources with the Packers say they want to improve the speed and playmaking ability on their defense.

Hopefully this is NOT smoke and mirrors -- they really lacked both of these in 2013.

[denverYooper]

packers might be interested in tajh boyd

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...t-senior-bowl/

Lol. I thought the same. They're hoping to draft him in the 6th.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Not sure on that, Harv. Evidently, he's projected as a 7th rounder or a UDFA

Who? Williams? His stock fell off this year. He had a pretty ordinary year. There was talk of him leaving school last year because he was thought to be a mid round pick. This year, I don't think he even got invited to any All-Star games. Turner looks like he'll go solidly in the mid rounds. A couple of scouts mentioned he could go in the top 100. It's early though.

[smuggler]

^ Yeah, I was referring to Williams.

The 49ers have an extra 2nd rounder, no 5th rounder, and like five 7th rounders. That's before any comp picks are distributed. I'm sure they'll go with BPA, but I wouldn't exactly say they have a 'plethora' of picks.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2014/1/24/5339316/2014-nfl-draft-top-200-big-board

2014 NFL Draft top 200 big board.

By: Matthew Fairburn  @MatthewFairburn on Jan 24 2014, 10:08a

14. C.J. Mosley | 6'2, 232 pounds | Middle linebacker | Alabama
15. Jace Amaro | 6'5, 260 pounds | Tight end | Texas Tech *
16. Cyrus Kouandjio | 6'5, 312 pounds | Offensive tackle | Alabama *

17. Eric Ebron | 6'4, 245 pounds | Tight end | North Carolina *
18. Jason Verrett | 5'10, 176 pounds | Cornerback | TCU

19. Ra'Shede Hageman | 6'6, 311 pounds | Defensive tackle | Minnesota
20. Calvin Pryor | 6'2, 208 pounds | Safety | Louisville *
21. Taylor Lewan | 6'7, 310 pounds | Offensive tackle | Michigan
22. Darqueze Dennard | 5'11, 197 pounds | Cornerback | Michigan State
23. Odell Beckham Jr. | 6'0, 193 pounds | Wide receiver | LSU *

24. Ryan Shazier | 6'2, 222 pounds | Outside linebacker | Ohio State *
25. Antonio Richardson | 6'6, 332 pounds | Offensive tackle | Tennessee *
26. Xavier Su'a-Filo | 6'3, 305 pounds | Guard | UCLA *

GO TT GO ! GO PACKERS GO !!

[red]

here's a reason to draft players out of alabama

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/25/fluker-says-alabama-practices-were-like-an-nfl-game/

they practice a lot harder then what NFL teams are allowed to do these days

this also makes a good argument for drafting senior players. the guys have gotten more contact practices in their final year of college then they would get in 5 or even 10 years of practices in the pros

[woodbuck27]

here's a reason to draft players out of alabama

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/25/fluker-says-alabama-practices-were-like-an-nfl-game/

they practice a lot harder then what NFL teams are allowed to do these days

this also makes a good argument for drafting senior players. the guys have gotten more contact practices in their final year of college then they would get in 5 or even 10 years of practices in the pros

TT has been trying to sell Packer Nation on drafting Tier Two College players and bringing in UFA's and other FA'a that just have been totally lost and getting any real shot again in the NFL. Most of these TT Guys would crash and burn in the CFL.

Nope! Ted Thompson wastes another PS and/or Roster spot ... with FA's that can't even demonstrate any natural ability to make a simple tackle. More and ore it will become Packer nation saying NO MORE ! It simply has to get right there ASAP. If Ted Thompson isn't at all concerned about bringing in decent talent to support Aaron Rodgers...?

Then what does Ted Thompson really care about Aaron Rodgers and Packer TEAM advancing to another Super Bowl under his essential leadership....under his HC's essential decision making and leadership?

Where are these Packer leaders heads? TT's way would be about as well supported by simply walking up Main Street Green Bay and looking for a solid athletic looking chap and dragging him back to Lambeau field to take a closer look. He's be wasting as much time and effort on that as bringing in the "wanna be" NFL players that he does.

Actually looking at those he drafts and that miss time after time after time...

Maybe this minimal backup plan is used to cover up the fact he's actually not that Draft SMART as some Packer fans are still deluded into being.

The real issue with TT has all to do with what I believe is a damaged ego. Thus his too often decision to simply be invisible. That he can pull of "the Howard Hughes thing" is amazing to me. He literally disappears for weeks to almost months. Is there any other GM in Pro Sports like Ted Thompson and that? TT is a total reclusive. Is that right? Don't any of you care about Ted Thompson and that strangeness?

The issue with Ted Thompson is he's out to lunch in terms of adding real strength to the Green Bay Packers. He'd rather choose a Grade F player/prospect than a Grade C- >>> D Graded prospect player; because he has in place "HIS" Draft and Development Program... that's failing before our eyes.

That some fans remain confident it will again work is like walking on thin ice with the air bubbles right before your feet.

NOT WISE !!!

Well I always have said this: You pick your direction and you mend your own lumps.

My frustration will survive TT and MM. That's what inspires me every day as a dedicated Green Bay Packer fan,

PACKERS !