Never too early 2020 NFL Draft Thread

[texaspackerbacker]

In case anybody is interested, the East West Shrine game is 2pm tomorrow and the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl 6pm tomorrow, both on the NFL Network. The Senior Bowl is next Saturday Jan. 25 at 1:30 pm also on the NFL Network.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Really good question. I think Tua had some amazing wide receivers around him, mightbe the most talented group of receivers any college has ever had. I think I would obviously take Burrow now, but without injury, Tua and Burrows would be 1a, and 1b. Burrows looks like he can run an NFL offense from day one, and Tua might be a better overall athlete before the injury. Tua reminds me of a slightly bigger version of Russell Wilson.

The more films I watch - and by films, I meant YouTube clips - of Burrow, the more Matt Flynn I see in him.

Burrow has a noodle arm, according to YouTube. At best, he’s Flynn. At worst, he’s Brian Brohm.

[Cheesehead Craig]

The more films I watch - and by films, I meant YouTube clips - of Burrow, the more Matt Flynn I see in him.

Burrow has a noodle arm, according to YouTube. At best, he’s Flynn. At worst, he’s Brian Brohm.

He throws one of the prettiest deep balls you'll see. Noodle arm lol.

[run pMc]

Burrow's arm is strong enough. It'll get stronger with pro S&C. He'll go #1 or 2, depending on what happens with Chase Young.

Curious about Isaiah Simmons -- I hear he could go top 10, but he'd be an amazing piece instead of Ibraheim Campbell IMO.

[Guiness]

Back then, 1st round QBs could sit for years. Rodgers was the last 1st round QB to not start in his rookie season. Teams have the best SB window when their QBs are on rookie deals and can play. That way you don't have to blow 10-15% of your cap on QB. College QBs are coming into the league better prepared to play right away as compared to the last time the Pack went looking for a QB.

Your statement is a bit misleading in that they had no real QB established when they traded for Favre and Rodgers fell into their laps when Favre was in his "should I retire" phase. It's not like they've drafted 3-4 QBs during that time.

No reason a first round QB could not sit today. The Chiefs let Mahomes sit pretty much his entire rookie season, only getting a start the final week of the season in a meaningless game.

Truth is teams spending a 1st rounder on a QB probably don't have a qb beyond a washed up journeyman, so when the loosing starts, pressure to play him builds. I don't know if Daniel Jones will turn out to be any good, but I'm pretty sure he'd be better off if they'd kept trotting Eli out every week this year.

[Guiness]

I agree with all but Lewis. He's making 2.1 this year and made 2.1 last year. Having a 6th lineman who can catch is pretty useful at times and he's cheap.

+1

He's been healthy, a reliable blocker and has chipped in some key catches. Luxury automobile is more than welcome back at that price.

[Guiness]

The presence of Veldheer argues against reading this confidence about Light. Unless he is hurt and I have forgotten it.

Veldheer and Patrick were active for Week 17. Light and Leglue were inactive.

I'm pretty sure I read Light was a healthy scratch against Seattle, meaning Veldheer got the nod.

Veldheer wasn't quite a Barney Fuckdoggle (too many starts under his belt), but dammit I'm happy a guy that was not on the radar a month ago was out there last Sunday

[Joemailman]

Curious about Isaiah Simmons -- I hear he could go top 10, but he'd be an amazing piece instead of Ibraheim Campbell IMO.

Simmons officially declared foe the draft. But yes, he's likely top 10. Best ILB in the draft.

He's a bit inexperienced, but the LSU inside backer Patrick Queen looks like the kind of rangy player we could use in Green and Gold.

Dude is listed as a 6th round prospect, but looks like the kind of player that could be a day-two type. Might need to play '20 in college.

This board now has Patrick Queen as a late 1st/early 2nd round pick. https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles...december-solak

[Joemailman]

Packers will pick 30th.

Past 30th picks:

2015: Damarious Randall
1997: Ross Verba

[red]

we need, in no order

wr
o-line
pass catching TE
ILB that can cover
more CBs, tramon can't play forever, and we need to get rid of king
more fat guys for the d-line never hurts
a-rods replacement

so i'm looking at those positions for #30

[pbmax]

The offense needs attention but so does the defense. Cannot have a heavy draft only on one side unless they go for two bigger names in FA.

[call_me_ishmael]

If I'm the Packers, this is what my off-season looks like:

1. First three draft picks have to be an OT, DL and WR. The goal of the rest is finding a bigger center and bigger guard.
2. Resign Bulaga for three years but be structure deal so it's cap neutral for year 3.
3. Make a decision with Baconator. Either gotta slim down and play OLB at -10-15 lbs, or bulk up and be a DE.
4. Find a serviceable receiver in free agency
5. Figure out what to do at MLB.

[Deputy Nutz]

Simmons officially declared foe the draft. But yes, he's likely top 10. Best ILB in the draft.


This board now has Patrick Queen as a late 1st/early 2nd round pick. https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles...december-solak

Simmons is weird combination of strong safety and inside linebacker. Great development at Clemson, went from a 2 star to a top ten draft pick.

Obviously the NFL is still a passing league, but as more teams watch the 49ers and Titans run wild in the Playoffs, the copycats will come in droves. Teams like the Packers have built defenses into clamping down on the pass and simply don't have the personnel to attack heavy run schemes.

The key to the NFL is a getting the most dynamic balanced team possible in a 3-5 year window to win a Super Bowl.

[mraynrand]

The key to the NFL is a getting the most dynamic balanced team possible in a 3-5 year window to win a Super Bowl.

or cheat

[mraynrand]

The offense needs attention but so does the defense. Cannot have a heavy draft only on one side unless they go for two bigger names in FA.

I firmly believe Summers and Burks will be all pro ILBs next year.
-Tex