Official 2018 nfl draft thread

[pbmax]

Darnold and Rosen have both declared for this draft.

[Bretsky]

Is it just me or is this draft filled with less big names than other drafts? It sure seems week defensively. It looks like it's legit for OL based on some mocks.

Ugh, bad luck there. I guess OT is a big need for us but we really need a stud pass rusher.

Kind of Agree; if we want a stud LB or Pass Rusher it may be a rough year.

[wist43]

Kind of Agree; if we want a stud LB or Pass Rusher it may be a rough year.

There's always guys to find...

2016 draft, I wanted Matt Judon... was banging the drum for him earlier than others had him rated - he's developing into a hell of a player. Baltimore took him in the 5th round, pick 146.

Ted took Clark, Spriggs, Fackrell, Martinez, and Lowry all before Judon went. Judon is better than all those guys.

Others guys I wanted that Ted spit on - that are better than anyone the Packers have are, Deon Jones, Telvin Smith, Brandon Williams, and Benardrick McKinney from recent memory.

Truthfully, I think Packerrats could have assembled better drafts than TT and that very questionable scouting dept.

[Bretsky]

There's always guys to find...

2016 draft, I wanted Matt Judon... was banging the drum for him earlier than others had him rated - he's developing into a hell of a player. Baltimore took him in the 5th round, pick 146.

Ted took Clark, Spriggs, Fackrell, Martinez, and Lowry all before Judon went. Judon is better than all those guys.

Others guys I wanted that Ted spit on - that are better than anyone the Packers have are, Deon Jones, Telvin Smith, Brandon Williams, and Benardrick McKinney from recent memory.

Truthfully, I think Packerrats could have assembled better drafts than TT and that very questionable scouting dept.

That list is blast from the past ! Dude, I liked D Jones, Telvin Smith, and Brandon Willliams

But we would have had a fist fight last year when you would have tried to pass on TJ Watt

[wist43]

That list is blast from the past ! Dude, I liked D Jones, Telvin Smith, and Brandon Willliams

But we would have had a fist fight last year when you would have tried to pass on TJ Watt

Yeah, i didnt trust Watt... he seems to be okay though.

Probably would have liked Watt more had he not come from Wisconsin... I'm a Badger fan, but I have an engrained distrust of Badger players transitioning to the pros.

[wist43]

The one pick I hate the most from last year is Beigel...

Think the rest of the draft class might be okay with some good coaching...

IMO, Biegel, Fackrell, and Ryan all need to be bartending next year. Martinez might-could improve with some better coachimg.

[Zool]

The one pick I hate the most from last year is Beigel...

Think the rest of the draft class might be okay with some good coaching...

IMO, Biegel, Fackrell, and Ryan all need to be bartending next year. Martinez might-could improve with some better coachimg.

Ryan played some solid ST this year in coverage units, he should just be doing that from the bench. Bieber looked lost at times, but played fast at others. He’s hard for me to pin down. Might be good, might end up being Brad Jones.

[Smidgeon]

Ryan played some solid ST this year in coverage units, he should just be doing that from the bench. Bieber looked lost at times, but played fast at others. He’s hard for me to pin down. Might be good, might end up being Brad Jones.

And yet Martinez tied for the league lead in tackles and had more solo tackles and turnover plays than both of them. He isn't a superstar, but he isn't a slouch either.

[Bretsky]

Arden Key and Celin ferrell look decent

Agree; if I had to predict our pick I'd go with Ferrell right now

But I crave the ILB

[Bretsky]

Yeah, i didnt trust Watt... he seems to be okay though.

Probably would have liked Watt more had he not come from Wisconsin... I'm a Badger fan, but I have an engrained distrust of Badger players transitioning to the pros.

Speaking of Badgers LB"s, TJ Edwards was an All American and is going backto UW

I'm not sure he'll be a great pro though.

[Bretsky]

The one pick I hate the most from last year is Beigel...

Think the rest of the draft class might be okay with some good coaching...

IMO, Biegel, Fackrell, and Ryan all need to be bartending next year. Martinez might-could improve with some better coachimg.

Having Ryan, Fackrell, and Biegel all on the roster seems too much

Martinez I thin will be a player; put a stud ILB next to him (you know who I want from College) and hes jus fine

Biegel....jury still out ......he could be that last defensive rusher that gives the occasional pressure or sack

Ryan....no upside....Fackrell.....they love his upside but he's just not a player let and time has to elapse soon

[mraynrand]

^^^ I always thought that TT was trying to redeem his career vicariously at LB. Like a misplaced father instinct.

[George Cumby]

^^^ I always thought that TT was trying to redeem his career vicariously at LB. Like a misplaced father instinct.

Agreed. It seems every draft he would pick a solid, dependable, smart, athletically limited linebacker. A guy who oozed " Packer People", good with kids, opens doors for little old ladies, goes to church. The kid you want your daughter to bring home. The guy who isn't doing drugs, going to strip bars, knocking around his girlfriend or making any plays of game changing significance.

[pbmax]

You need one banger in the middle of a 3-4 defense and Ryan is it. Just look at what happens to the run D when Thomas has to go in for him.

[Zool]

You need one banger in the middle of a 3-4 defense and Ryan is it. Just look at what happens to the run D when Thomas has to go in for him.

It should be Martinez not Ryan. Ryan fits the 2000s model of Packer ILB. Chase and drag down from behind. That model is getting old.