Official 2019 Draft Thread

[wist43]

Brown will miss the Combine because he had Lisfranc surgery last month. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...o-miss-combine

Kiper had Packers taking Brown at #12 in his latest mock draft. Stay tuned.

This draft, more than any other in recent memory, is all over the place with rankings and projections. I've seen White as high as 4, and as low as 24. I saw one that has M.Brown at 5.

There are a lot of good WR prospects in that 2nd round range. Metcalf, Brown, Harry, et al.

I think Risner is the type of guy the Packers always covet - which is unusual, b/c I like him too

I think there's a good chance we end up with Risner somewhere, i.e. trade up or down.

[Joemailman]

do the Packers go corner for three years in a row?

Can't rule that out, especially if they plan on moving Josh Jackson to Safety.

[pbmax]

I think a lot depends on what happens to Breeland. His is prime age and if he signs a 2-4 year deal (his Carolina FA deal was for 3/24) I think they put CB further down the list.

Has anyone heard about his possible destinations?

I don't think the plan will be for Tony Brown to start again, so I agree they will add some pieces. I kinda like some of the depth at CB, but the front line guys were hurt too much.

[Joemailman]

I think a lot depends on what happens to Breeland. His is prime age and if he signs a 2-4 year deal (his Carolina FA deal was for 3/24) I think they put CB further down the list.

Has anyone heard about his possible destinations?

I don't think the plan will be for Tony Brown to start again, so I agree they will add some pieces. I kinda like some of the depth at CB, but the front line guys were hurt too much.

He said in December he'd like to come back to Green Bay. Is he in a position to demand a fairly big multi-year contract like he originally signed last year, or does he need to sign a 1-year "Prove it" contract? If it's a 1 year deal, then I don't think it affects Packers draft plans at all.

[call_me_ishmael]

Have we seen enough of Josh Jackson to conclude that safety or can't play is his future? He put up phat numbers in pre-season, not sure if that was just fluke picks and overall bad coverage or what. I think he needs some more time to marinade before we make a determination one way or another. This next season should be telling.

I know, I know, you can't teach speed, but Al Harris was slow too and he was a stud.

Speaking of Al Harris, 12 years ago he signed a teeny tiny extension by today's standards for a stud pro bowl corner.

On February 13, 2007 it was announced that Harris signed a two-year contract extension with the Packers. The deal was an add-on to the five-year, $18.7 million extension that Harris signed in 2004, a contract that included about $7 million in guarantees. That extension still had three seasons remaining on it, through 2009. Financial details of the new extension were not yet available, but Harris told the Wisconsin State Journal that it included two roster bonuses totaling $4.5 million, along with some Pro Bowl incentives.[2]

3.75/yr average. Today it's be 13-15/yr easy! Probably more since he was 2nd team all-pro when he signed that extension. That's like a 3-4x increase in 12 years. Crazy!!

Also, I am still not totally convinced this is the same man lol.

[pbmax]

He said in December he'd like to come back to Green Bay. Is he in a position to demand a fairly big multi-year contract like he originally signed last year, or does he need to sign a 1-year "Prove it" contract? If it's a 1 year deal, then I don't think it affects Packers draft plans at all.

Yeah, that would be why the length of the deal is important. Packers have some dough to spend back there and depending on what they do at safety, they might have some money for Breeland.

Are we sure Tramontana returns as starter next year?

[pbmax]

That House extension was the one Wilde reported on that EVERYONE on this board said was the media making stuff up. Then Al actually missed some of the offseason (don't think it was camp) and sure enough, he got some extra dough.

EDIT: My memory may not be clear here. If he signed it on Feb 13, that would be before offseason program, no?

[Fritz]

On his chat Dougherty pointed out that Belichek's personnel genius lies in his willingness to move on from players. So, let's play "WWBBD"?

Cut Perry
Cut Bulaga
Cut Cobb
Cut Graham
Let Kendricks and Lewis walk
Cut Kizer
Cut Jake Ryan
Move Jackson to safety
But keep Crosby, because BB likes old kickers.

[Smidgeon]

On his chat Dougherty pointed out that Belichek's personnel genius lies in his willingness to move on from players. So, let's play "WWBBD"?

Cut Perry
Cut Bulaga
Cut Cobb
Cut Graham
Let Kendricks and Lewis walk
Cut Kizer
Cut Jake Ryan
Move Jackson to safety
But keep Crosby, because BB likes old kickers.

I think he'd keep Bulaga, utilize Cobb differently, and keep Ryan and Kizer (for another year). The rest I agree.

[pbmax]

That House extension was the one Wilde reported on that EVERYONE on this board said was the media making stuff up. Then Al actually missed some of the offseason (don't think it was camp) and sure enough, he got some extra dough.

EDIT: My memory may not be clear here. If he signed it on Feb 13, that would be before offseason program, no?

This is a lie. Because I meant to type Harris not House.

[Smidgeon]

The more I read, the more I want Hockenson. Maybe even at 12, hoping an edge would fall. If he's as good as advertised and if M4 can use him, he's a gamechanger.

Of course, I'm not an expert on talent or value either.

[red]

The more I read, the more I want Hockenson. Maybe even at 12, hoping an edge would fall. If he's as good as advertised and if M4 can use him, he's a gamechanger.

Of course, I'm not an expert on talent or value either.

no, high first round TE's almost never pan out

[wist43]

The more I read, the more I want Hockenson. Maybe even at 12, hoping an edge would fall. If he's as good as advertised and if M4 can use him, he's a gamechanger.

Of course, I'm not an expert on talent or value either.

Oh, hell no, lol...

Watch the tape... he's okay, but I wouldn't put him anywhere near the first round. 4th round maybe.

[pbmax]

TEs are a big question in this offense. McVay doesn't use them a ton. Shanahan Sr did, Jr. seems to as well, will be curious where M4 falls.

He and the offense suffered greatly last year when the Titans lost Delanie Walker.

[Joemailman]

TEs are a big question in this offense. McVay doesn't use them a ton. Shanahan Sr did, Jr. seems to as well, will be curious where M4 falls.

He and the offense suffered greatly last year when the Titans lost Delanie Walker.

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.