Official 2019 Draft Thread

[call_me_ishmael]

This is the funniest damn thing I've seen in at least 3-4 days lol.

https://twitter.com/PackerRanter/status/1101491251814129664

[call_me_ishmael]

Rashan Gary DE, Michigan
Films: Ohio St, Penn St
First Take: Rashan Gary has been the highest rated prospect since he has been a 16 year old kid. He is explosive, big, fast, he has all the labels you want out of one of the better athletes in this draft, but the production is a concern for me in the two films I watched. He seems to play the run better than the pass. He is never out of position and he is just very smooth to the point you don't really know if he is giving 100% effort. He plays mostly as a down lineman but I believe he has the ability to stand up. He is a better athlete than Nick Perry, but I don't just bring up Perry's name without reason. You might be misusing Gary if you play him at OLB. It might not be a good fit. He has all the talent in the world to be a JJ Watt type player but he might be more of a Jadeveon Clowney at the next level.

It seems like this is really common with the special kids who are anointed from a young age. I would take him in a heart beat though if you could Clowney production out of him. I would be shocked if he lasts outside the top 5 though. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if he's the best player in the draft, a total bust, or somewhere in the middle. It's tough to project with guys like this who don't always give 100% effort and are spooky talented, far ahead of the rest of the pack.

[Deputy Nutz]

Day 3

oshane ximines Edge, Old Dominion
Films: East Carolina, Marshal

First Take: Guys like this from Mid Major schools are really hard to evaluate. For one the competition and their surrounding players aren't real great. So it is tough to get a read. My first thoughts on this guy is that there is a reason why he is playing at this level. His athleticism just isn't there, his football instincts are at times suspect, and his technique isn't on par with a couple of the other rushers. He certainly looks the part though, he has the right frame, with the right development. He has long arms and he has the height. He struggles with reading the offensive line, particularly the tackle. He is slow off the ball because he can't determine if it is a pass or run, he can only tell when he looks into the backfield which costs him valuable seconds to get to the QB. Late in games when he expected pass his rush game got much better. He plays the run decently well. My issue if he is to be considered a first round talent, you should be able to see consistent first round talents on the field and I just didn't see that out of him on film.

[pbmax]

Doug Farrar @NFL_DougFarrar
Noah Fant met with the Patriots. I don't usually post these things, but damn, he'd be special in that offense.

[pbmax]

Packer Report @PackerReport
Packers might be intent on keeping Graham but they are diving deep into the TE class. Early round, late round.

[Smidgeon]

Fant ran a 4.51.

[bobblehead]

FWIW, Walker had 4 catches for 52 yards on 7 targets in Game 1 before he suffered a season-ending injury. If the Packers are bringing back Graham, I have to believe he'll be a featured part of the passing offense. You don't make Jimmy Graham the highest paid TE in the NFL for his blocking.

Unless your name is fat mike!

[bobblehead]

I share your concerns as to whether he's worth the money. However, he was 9th in the NFL in receiving yards among TE's despite playong several games with a broken thumb. So, he's still one of the better receiving TE's in the NFL. I could see the possibility of him doing better in a different offensive scheme. My biggest concern is that his knee seemed to limit his ability to jump which takes away from his effectiveness in the endzone.

I swear he had half his yards in 2 minute O with back up against our own goal line and down by 2 scores. Those don't even count, the D gives it up.

[call_me_ishmael]

https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/03/02/kyler-murray-expected-first-overall-nfl-draft-pick-arizona-cardinals

Would you trade 30 for Rosen? What about 44?

Letting Rosen ride the pine for a few years could be very beneficial if you think he has a lot of potential.

[pbmax]

https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/03/02/ky...zona-cardinals

Would you trade 30 for Rosen? What about 44?

Letting Rosen ride the pine for a few years could be very beneficial if you think he has a lot of potential.

I like him, but mostly because of the Alonzo Highsmith volleyball scouting skullduggery. Not sure i like him that much. 2nd round pick does seem a bargain though, if they think he is the next Starr/Dickey/Kiel/Favre/Rodgers.

[wist43]

https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/03/02/ky...zona-cardinals

Would you trade 30 for Rosen? What about 44?

Letting Rosen ride the pine for a few years could be very beneficial if you think he has a lot of potential.

I like him, but mostly because of the Alonzo Highsmith volleyball scouting skullduggery. Not sure i like him that much. 2nd round pick does seem a bargain though, if they think he is the next Starr/Dickey/Kiel/Favre/Rodgers.

No, absolutely not... build now, win now.

[Joemailman]

Aaron Jones interview with Rich Eisen.

Talk about Combine, Rodgers, Lafleur.

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so

DK metcalf, WR

6'3, 225. 1.9% body fat (is that bad for you?)

and he ran an official 4.33

his season was cut short by a neck injury which should scare the shit out of any packer fan. he was already pegged as the top WR in the draft and a late 1st round pick, but he might have just shot up boards

i wouldn't mind taking him at #12 if his neck checks out. thats randy moss height and speed with waaaaay more muscle

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gotta love the peeing dog celebration

[call_me_ishmael]

What Ole Miss player has lived up to the hype in recent years? Steroids and booster's paying big bucks for players gives me pause.

Not that everyone isn't doing it, but c'mon, that dude is as doped up as can be to look like that. Plus his three cone was garbage so that gives me pause too. The good news is with Murray and this dude shooting up boards is it means we're gonna have two more good players for to us.