Official 2016 NFL draft thread

[smuggler]

I agree. Scooby should go no later than 64 overall. Similar to Kikaha last year.

[Joemailman]

I've seen Scooby ranked as high as 36 and as low as 96. Of course, we're way too early for these rankings to really mean anything. Senior Bowl and Combine will obviously impact things. We're 6 weeks away from the Combine.

[Maxie the Taxi]

I've seen Scooby ranked as high as 36 and as low as 96. Of course, we're way too early for these rankings to really mean anything. Senior Bowl and Combine will obviously impact things. We're 6 weeks away from the Combine.

Another huge factor is who we sign and resign and who we don't. Runpmc is correct about having to draft a D-lineman or two.

[Carolina_Packer]

Do you think the Packers end up playing/starting more players who have three years or less service time than other NFL teams? Sometimes I see these players getting scrutinized here, and I sit back and wonder, how many of these guys would be asked to significantly contribute if they were on other teams that delved more into free agency than the Packers do? Because of the team's belief about draft and development (and UDFA's), and the hesitance of delving into free agency, the team forces it's own hand when it comes to playing lesser experienced guys. Is that worth any slack for these players? If we get frustrated with these younger players, what are the alternatives? Bring in more inexperience and try again? Yup, because we know it's not likely to be patched with traditional free agency.

[run pMc]

Good question, CP. I'd say that given the average age of the team, it's likely they do. It sure seems like they play a lot of young players, more than some other teams would feel comfortable doing.
I think that's a decision made by both the GM and the coach.
I expect it impacts the way they draft -- I think they want guys who can step in and play quickly, with the exception of late round projects they can stash on the PS.

[woodbuck27]

In havn't read through this thread and maybe this question is premature:

Is their some general consensus among Packerrats in terms of (if TT was to target a specific position) seems irrelevant as I'm being informed here that TT always picks BPA.....but all the same:

What position do we have most need of strengthening at the NO. 1 pick?

The OL ie a Tackle or with Sam Shields on the shelf with injuries...a CB.

How about a stud TE? Is there such a thing you might classify as a stud and worthy of a first?

I realize this sort of analysis is iffy at best given we're not sure where the Packers will pick and we need to be thinking Super Bowl as Packer fans.

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Footnote:

Tony 'O'......will say we have the 32nd pick....of course

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I describe him (Bruce Arians) as Tom Coughlin PLUS...PLUS.

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Bruce Arians has charisma....and won't go down easy. He'll curse you to a loss.

Bruce Arians is a Coach's Coach:

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[Deputy Nutz]

Right now I would say that the deepest position in the first round would be defensive linemen. If Thompson is forced to either reach on a need position or draft the most talented player I could see him going defensive line, or at least I would if I was the GM. In fact this draft will be heavy on defensive talent in the first round. Unfortunately for Packer fans there is only one solid first round middle linebacker in the draft, but that doesn't mean they cant address the position in later rounds, but to find a player ready to start is probably not gonna happen.

Tyler Matakevich, ILB Temple: is an instinctive player and will take on blocks, seems to be a decent blitzer, but as all white kids go he is not super athletic according to CBSSPORTS.COM. They have a third round grade of him. Seems like a decent pick that would not disappoint but would probably never wow anyone.

The already mentioned Scooby Wright, ILB Arizona: plays in the Wildcats 3-3-5 defense which is similar to some of the schemes run by Dom Capers. He apparently likes to work out and has all the tools physically except a narrow bottom half cbssports.com. Injury is a concern, not so much the foot but I am personally concerned with any young athlete that damages the meniscus. In my opinion that is one of the worst knee injuries you can have. I think he is a boom or bust pick that some team will go after in the second round if he is able to test either at the combine or at a pro day, as long as he tests reasonably well. He has the name and like I said ILB is weak position in this draft.

Jared Norris, ILB Utah: another non athletic white guy that lacks that speed to cover. Might have some skills in a 3-4 defense, he is a bigger bloke at 240 pounds. To be honest I don't know what you are going to get out of him, might not be worth drafting until the 5th or 6th round.

Blake Martinez, ILB Stanford: smart and instinctive he could probably make something of himself at the next level. decent in coverage 3-4 round.

[run pMc]

there is only one solid first round middle linebacker in the draft

Who? Ragland? Jaylon Smith?

http://walterfootball.com/draft2016ILB.php

[Joemailman]

Who? Ragland? Jaylon Smith?
http://walterfootball.com/draft2016ILB.php

Ragland. Not sure how early teams will be willing to take Smith because of the knee injury.

In my opinion, Smith is exactly what the Packers defense needs.

[Joemailman]

Add Mel Kiper to the list of people who have the packers going DL with their 1st round pick - Austin Johnson - DT - Penn State http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/p...austin-johnson

[smuggler]

Smith is the 1B to Myles Jack's 1A. Ragland is less rangey, with more thump.

[red]

Add Mel Kiper to the list of people who have the packers going DL with their 1st round pick - Austin Johnson - DT - Penn State http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/p...austin-johnson

i would screen so loud at the TV if we go d-line in the first

first off, its not even close to our biggest need

second, TT absolutely sucks at drafting d lineman early in the draft. stick with drafting them in the mid rounds and later

but for some reason 90% of the mocks have us taking one in the first

[Patler]

i would screen so loud at the TV if we go d-line in the first

first off, its not even close to our biggest need

second, TT absolutely sucks at drafting d lineman early in the draft. stick with drafting them in the mid rounds and later

but for some reason 90% of the mocks have us taking one in the first

If Raji and Guion leave as FAs, it becomes a need.

[HarveyWallbangers]

My guy, Carson Wentz, getting buzz heading into draft season.

[Maxie the Taxi]

If Raji and Guion leave as FAs, it becomes a need.

Bingo. Luckily, this year there seems to be a bunch of good looking Dlinemen in 1st round and beyond. Depending how things fall, I might choose two of them.