Never too early 2020 NFL Draft Thread

[Gotarace]

Things like this are why anything said in a GM or coach press conference should be discounted by about 70%.

Mike McCartney @MikeMcCartney7
I always chuckle when NFL teams start "recruiting" the draft eligible players they think won't get drafted. Players get the exact same "personalized" text from the HC or GM. Something like "we really love you and hope you're on our team in April". And often it's from a burner.

Is this Quote from a Presser or from the Masseuse Table in his Office Eating Texas BBQ?

[Zool]

Are there Golden Corrals in Texas?

[pbmax]

That is the player agent Mike McCartNEY, not the head coach.

Mentioning the head coach presser probably didn't help.

[pbmax]

Zach Kruse @zachkruse2
I wouldn't be surprised if the Packers see cornerback as a bigger priority in this draft than inside linebacker.

Zach Kruse @zachkruse2
Outside perception of needs doesn't always match how teams actually operate in building a roster. Here's how I think the Packers might prioritize their own needs in this draft:


Zach Kruse @zachkruse2
I also wouldn't be surprised (for better or worse) if the Packers like what they have at DL more than outsiders. Gutey expressed some confidence in the group after the season. In FA, plenty of quality vets at DL have signed cheap deals elsewhere.

https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2020/04/01/how-will-the-packers-prioritize-needs-in-the-2020-draft/

[texaspackerbacker]

Are there Golden Corrals in Texas?

Yes, why?

[texaspackerbacker]

Zach Kruse @zachkruse2
I wouldn't be surprised if the Packers see cornerback as a bigger priority in this draft than inside linebacker.

Zach Kruse @zachkruse2
Outside perception of needs doesn't always match how teams actually operate in building a roster. Here's how I think the Packers might prioritize their own needs in this draft:


Zach Kruse @zachkruse2
I also wouldn't be surprised (for better or worse) if the Packers like what they have at DL more than outsiders. Gutey expressed some confidence in the group after the season. In FA, plenty of quality vets at DL have signed cheap deals elsewhere.


https://packerswire.usatoday.com/202...he-2020-draft/

That first thing is something I've also been saying.

The last one is the opposite of what I've been saying.

The link goes with the middle one, and it is fairly close.

[run pMc]

Jon Runyan is 6'4" 305. So I wouldn't call him a "road grader". His game at Michigan was built on a foundation of football IQ, film study, and hard work. His athletic ability isn't great. I like him as a late round sleeper that could contribute because he understands the game better than most. I like that.

I'm not convinced the Packers draft road graders for linemen, certainly not at tackle. They go more for the dancing bear types who can handle speed rushes. Plus I'm not sure road graders are the best fits in a zone running scheme, but that might also be my perception of a "road grader".

(Not that I don't like the road grader types; I actually do, especially for GB weather.)

[mraynrand]

Are there Golden Corrals in Texas?

Only on the Southfork Ranch

[wist43]

1(30) Mims, Blacklock, Aiyuk, Reagor

2 (62) Peoples-Jones, Reagor, Kmet, Elliott, Bryan Edwards

3 (94) Bradlee Anae, Willie Gay Jr., Logan Wilson, John Hightower, Ben Bartch (Think he might go higher)

4) Anae, Gandy-Golden, Logan Wilson, Quez Watkins, James Lynch

These are all guys I've looked at and liked... not sure where they'll be slotted yet, and there has been some wild deviation in the mocks.

Will reference this post as we go along, add to it, and moves guys around.

1st round though I'm hoping for Mims or Blacklock regardless of who else is there.

Add James Lynch, DL, Baylor.

[Bretsky]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpaFLGKMz2Q

[Bretsky]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VzzDaz1Hbk

Love this guy

[Bretsky]

Jordan Love doing Facetime Interview with Packers and Saints; NFL Network discussing both as possible landing spot

[mraynrand]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VzzDaz1Hbk

Love this guy

He seems like a natural fit for Rodgers working the sidelines.

[Bretsky]

He seems like a natural fit for Rodgers working the sidelines.

He really does, and he's explosive too. He's a perfect fit as Rodgers WR he trusts early.

I'm all on board with Mims (which probably means we won't get him)

I have a horrible feeling the Vikings are going to draft him ahead of us.

I'm fine with Blacklock; I'm not in love with him but he'd be a fine pick

[Deputy Nutz]

I'm not convinced the Packers draft road graders for linemen, certainly not at tackle. They go more for the dancing bear types who can handle speed rushes. Plus I'm not sure road graders are the best fits in a zone running scheme, but that might also be my perception of a "road grader".

(Not that I don't like the road grader types; I actually do, especially for GB weather.)

I agree with you, I don't get to breakdown a lot of NFL film or rewatch the Packers if I get to watch them at all because of coaching football in the fall so I can't be very specific on how the Packers work their end man on the line of scrimmage in their zone scheme. I assume they need someone with great feet that can reach and lock on in the outside or wide zone scheme.