2021 Draft Sleepers

[run pMc]

I don't think there are 32 sure fire R1 talents, but a lot of pretty good talents... Radunz probably rates as an early R2 pick so if GB took him I wouldn't be sad. Of the OTs who are likely to be there after #20 I like Teven Jenkins for a RT but who knows.

The Newsome kid wouldn't be bad either -- they need to draft at least one if not two CBs (barring a FA signing).

I'm more or less expecting them to pick from among OL, DL or CB in their first two picks.

As for sleepers, how about Jermar Jefferson? He's met with GB already and has decent tape. I think he could be a good RB3 pickup on Day 3. I like Felton but I he's getting some buzz and wonder if someone will overdraft him.

[Spaulding]

I don't think there are 32 sure fire R1 talents, but a lot of pretty good talents... Radunz probably rates as an early R2 pick so if GB took him I wouldn't be sad. Of the OTs who are likely to be there after #20 I like Teven Jenkins for a RT but who knows.

The Newsome kid wouldn't be bad either -- they need to draft at least one if not two CBs (barring a FA signing).

I'm more or less expecting them to pick from among OL, DL or CB in their first two picks.

As for sleepers, how about Jermar Jefferson? He's met with GB already and has decent tape. I think he could be a good RB3 pickup on Day 3. I like Felton but I he's getting some buzz and wonder if someone will overdraft him.

After resigning Jones do you think they take a RB in the draft versus going undrafted at the position given the investment already in Jones and Dillion? I'll be honestly surprised they target the position unless they their board says 5th round talent and the player is still there in the 6th or 7th and thus it's BPA.

Another player that interests me is Riley Cole out of South Alabama. Is gifted physically and you'd hope with good coaching they might be a diamond in the rough.

Also seems that the current buzz sleeper at CB is Robert Rochell out of Central Arkansas. I've no exposure to him and so only list him here as he seems to fit the bill and is a position of need for the team.

[bobblehead]

I don't think there are 32 sure fire R1 talents, but a lot of pretty good talents....

Agree, the talent pool doesn't ever coincide with the number 32. In reality there are tiers that usually run something like 1-10, 10-17, 18-25, 26-50. Unless one of those 10-17 guys slides to the backend for some reason I really don't mind trading back like TT often did. However, if TJ Watt or Brian Bulaga slips into the end of the round for some reason you grab them. And if a 1-10 slips to 20 or so, its worth trading up. That is why I am convinced Gutes had a top 10 grade on Love. Athletically he grades out much like Herbert. His arm is fluid, strong and accurate. I get the move....sort of.

[run pMc]

After resigning Jones do you think they take a RB in the draft versus going undrafted at the position given the investment already in Jones and Dillion? I'll be honestly surprised they target the position unless they their board says 5th round talent and the player is still there in the 6th or 7th and thus it's BPA.

Another player that interests me is Riley Cole out of South Alabama. Is gifted physically and you'd hope with good coaching they might be a diamond in the rough.

Also seems that the current buzz sleeper at CB is Robert Rochell out of Central Arkansas. I've no exposure to him and so only list him here as he seems to fit the bill and is a position of need for the team.

I don't think they look at a RB until Day 3 -- unless someone takes a precipitous fall down the board. I just don't see Travis Etienne being there when GB picks in R2 though. Dropping a R2 for Gainwell or Michael Carter would be tough for some fans to swallow, especially since there will be good players available then.

I could easily see them go the UDFA route for a RB, possibly to push Dexter Williams and Patrick Taylor for the RB3 spot. There will be some decent RBs available Day 3, and originally I was assuming they wouldn't sign Aaron Jones. Now that they have, RB is not a strong need and frankly might be a luxury. However, MLF loves having a full RB stable, so I'm not ruling out a RB draft pick.

I would expect they want a speedy back who can do the jet sweeps and run routes like Tyler Ervin did... unless they draft a WR to do that.

[bobblehead]

I don't think they look at a RB until Day 3 -- unless someone takes a precipitous fall down the board. I just don't see Travis Etienne being there when GB picks in R2 though. Dropping a R2 for Gainwell or Michael Carter would be tough for some fans to swallow, especially since there will be good players available then.

I could easily see them go the UDFA route for a RB, possibly to push Dexter Williams and Patrick Taylor for the RB3 spot. There will be some decent RBs available Day 3, and originally I was assuming they wouldn't sign Aaron Jones. Now that they have, RB is not a strong need and frankly might be a luxury. However, MLF loves having a full RB stable, so I'm not ruling out a RB draft pick.

I would expect they want a speedy back who can do the jet sweeps and run routes like Tyler Ervin did... unless they draft a WR to do that.

Gainwell is an absolute stud, but very small for NFL RB. He runs ROUTES and lines up as a WR. He has insane vision. He is just small. I would love a Gainwell at the back of 2nd or trade up in 3rd.

[Upnorth]

Unless someone special falls to us (like a tj watt type) I feel we should move back into the second and get a fourthish for it so long as it is an early second. Like Miami for example. We use the second on the best dl or CB available and use the 4th on our next pro bowl tackle.

[Spaulding]

Unless someone special falls to us (like a tj watt type) I feel we should move back into the second and get a fourthish for it so long as it is an early second. Like Miami for example. We use the second on the best dl or CB available and use the 4th on our next pro bowl tackle.

Unless nobody on their board is left, I don't like trading out of the lower end of the first round as you lose that 5th year option which can save teams substantial money versus the top 10 picks which get the transitional cost.

Probably most important on developmental type players and thus QB's but having that extra year of leverage can be big with any player that pans out well.

Hoping they add DL/OL/C in the first three rounds and then BPA on out.

[call_me_ishmael]

Rondale Mooore, R4 or R5 plz.

[bobblehead]

Rondale Mooore, R4 or R5 plz.

Absolutely ZERO shot. He might go first round before we pick. Almost a lock for 2nd round though. If he were there when we pick in round 2 he will be BPA and we should grab him.

[call_me_ishmael]

Absolutely ZERO shot. He might go first round before we pick. Almost a lock for 2nd round though. If he were there when we pick in round 2 he will be BPA and we should grab him.

I could be wrong, but I sincerely doubt it. There aren't a lot of 5'7" players in the NFL and their track record isn't great. This guy is Percy Harvin but 4" shorter.

[bobblehead]

I could be wrong, but I sincerely doubt it. There aren't a lot of 5'7" players in the NFL and their track record isn't great. This guy is Percy Harvin but 4" shorter.

I don't like the idea of spending a 1/2 on a guy his size, but the talking heads around the devy community have him anywhere from 3rd to 6th best WR in this draft. Some stupid GM will draft him before the 3rd for sure. Some GM enamored by 40 times....OMG WE MIGHT END UP WITH HIM!!!

[cheesner]

Love that picture. Pretty much sums up Sherman's GM performance. He wasn't a bad coach, just a lousy general manager.

I haven't posted here in like a long time. Funny this is the first thread and this picture is still being used. Classic!

[cheesner]

As far as sleepers, there are so many. With the missing season for many and no combine? Lots of players out there who will blossom after being picked late.

Ot Walker Little. Missed 2 years. Wi need to sit 1 or 2 yrs
WR Sage Surrett
WR Jhamon Ausbon
CB Sevyn Banks. Hidden on the bench with little opportunity at Ohio but has all the tools
CB Tay Gowan. Looked amazing 2 years ago
TE Tre McKitty. Not used much
WR Seth Williams. Strong hands great possession guy
RB Demetric Felton can play wr or rb. Would be fun
CB Shaun Jolly. Probably too short
CB Elijah Blades

[Fritz]

I think it'd be fun if Gutes drafted an All-Packer-Name team.

Newsome in the first round.

Shaun Jolly later on.

If there's a defensive lineman named "Favre" out there, draft him, too.

[bobblehead]

As far as sleepers, there are so many. With the missing season for many and no combine? Lots of players out there who will blossom after being picked late.

Ot Walker Little. Missed 2 years. Wi need to sit 1 or 2 yrs
WR Sage Surrett
WR Jhamon Ausbon
CB Sevyn Banks. Hidden on the bench with little opportunity at Ohio but has all the tools
CB Tay Gowan. Looked amazing 2 years ago
TE Tre McKitty. Not used much
WR Seth Williams. Strong hands great possession guy
RB Demetric Felton can play wr or rb. Would be fun
CB Shaun Jolly. Probably too short
CB Elijah Blades

Welcome back. And I agree that there will be a lot of steals later due to no combine. That is a good argument for NOT trading our 4ths to move up.