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Notable interior OL that don't meet the Packers athletic threshold: Kenyon Green, Darian Kinnard, Dohnovan West, Luke Fortner, Thayer Munford, Justin Shaffer
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"There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted Thompson -
This was posted a little while back, be curious how the pro days impact the list. Starting to think they take an OL or two mid-rounds unless a top one falls.Originally posted by HarveyWallbangers View Post
As good as Zion Johnson is, if he's there at 28 I don't know if you want to pull the trigger on a guy who will likely play inside. That's a big investment for an IOL when you have bigger needs. Then again, if he's Elgton Jenkins 2.0 and he can play anywhere it might be worth it (IDK if Bahk's contract has a decent out for GB).Comment
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Packers haven't drafted an IOL since Aaron Taylor in 1994. He would have to be a generational player for the Packers to take him. Packers can get out of Bakh's contract in 2023.Originally posted by run pMc View PostThis was posted a little while back, be curious how the pro days impact the list. Starting to think they take an OL or two mid-rounds unless a top one falls.
As good as Zion Johnson is, if he's there at 28 I don't know if you want to pull the trigger on a guy who will likely play inside. That's a big investment for an IOL when you have bigger needs. Then again, if he's Elgton Jenkins 2.0 and he can play anywhere it might be worth it (IDK if Bahk's contract has a decent out for GB).I can't run no more
With that lawless crowd
While the killers in high places
Say their prayers out loud
But they've summoned, they've summoned up
A thundercloud
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Not a bad roundup if you're into RAS scores.Comment
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This is the deepest draft I've seen and it's not just WR, and by that I mean deep for quality, high end, developmental starters. Three of my favorite receivers, given injuries to some of the top guys here, aren't top nine. I can think of no class that has such depth at every position, except QB. Also it's one of those classes where every team will have a very different board imo. Should be a very interesting draft. Honestly, there will be some stud receivers at the 53 spot, much like the year we drafted Davante Adams.
edit: this is not nearly the quality WR class as Davante's. but it is pretty deep still.Last edited by Jaire; 03-27-2022, 12:26 PM.Comment
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First round RB is my guess.Swede: My expertise in this area is extensive. The essential difference between a "battleship" and an "aircraft carrier" is that an aircraft carrier requires five direct hits to sink, but it takes only four direct hits to sink a battleship.Comment
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A WR who doesn't get mentioned much is Kevin Austin of Notre Dame. 6-2, 200 pounds ran a 4.43 40 at the combine. Had a great combine overall. But there are questions as to how soon he'll be drafted. He was suspended 2019 season for violating team rules. Missed 2020 with foot injuries. Had a great 2021 season with 48 catches for 888 yards and 7 Td's. So there's 1 season to evaluate him on. Draft Network has him rated a late round pick. Pro Football Network has him rated a 2-3 round pick. LaFleur has worked with ND coach Brian Kelly. Wouldn't doubt LaFleur has contacted Kelly about Austin's character.
I can't run no more
With that lawless crowd
While the killers in high places
Say their prayers out loud
But they've summoned, they've summoned up
A thundercloud
They're going to hear from me - Leonard CohenComment
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We've gotten to the point where we're relying on Kelly's input about someone's character? Lord help us all.Originally posted by Joemailman View PostA WR who doesn't get mentioned much is Kevin Austin of Notre Dame. 6-2, 200 pounds ran a 4.43 40 at the combine. Had a great combine overall. But there are questions as to how soon he'll be drafted. He was suspended 2019 season for violating team rules. Missed 2020 with foot injuries. Had a great 2021 season with 48 catches for 888 yards and 7 Td's. So there's 1 season to evaluate him on. Draft Network has him rated a late round pick. Pro Football Network has him rated a 2-3 round pick. LaFleur has worked with ND coach Brian Kelly. Wouldn't doubt LaFleur has contacted Kelly about Austin's character.
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Interesting. There are middle round gems every year at WR. This could be that guy.Originally posted by Joemailman View PostA WR who doesn't get mentioned much is Kevin Austin of Notre Dame. 6-2, 200 pounds ran a 4.43 40 at the combine. Had a great combine overall. But there are questions as to how soon he'll be drafted. He was suspended 2019 season for violating team rules. Missed 2020 with foot injuries. Had a great 2021 season with 48 catches for 888 yards and 7 Td's. So there's 1 season to evaluate him on. Draft Network has him rated a late round pick. Pro Football Network has him rated a 2-3 round pick. LaFleur has worked with ND coach Brian Kelly. Wouldn't doubt LaFleur has contacted Kelly about Austin's character.
Formerly known as JustinHarrell.Comment
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Harveyton, what do you think of George Karlafatis?Comment
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I'm on OL right now. I like to watch OTs against prospects at EDGE and OGs against prospects at DT. So far, all I've watched is the Ohio State vs. Purdue game. I was underwhelmed. I had heard he was unproductive this year because he was doubled a lot. I think he was doubled once in the first quarter against Ohio State and not much after that. He seems like a better fit at 4-3 DE than 3-4 OLB. He does have the size the Packers like, and he's really young, so he has a chance to develop.Originally posted by call_me_ishmael View Post"There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted ThompsonComment
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I always like giving comps to guys as I'm evaluating them. Some are perfect. Some are based more on play style. Some are based more on measurables. I always find it fun when I find somebody to comp to a Packers player. So far, I have:
WR Christian Watson = Javon Walker
WR Alec Pierce = Jordy Nelson
WR Makai Polk = Malachi Dupre
WR Isaiah Weston = Jeff Janis
TE Jelani Woods = Marcedes Lewis
TE Grant Calcaterra = Tyler Davis
OT Kellen Diesch = Jason Spriggs
OT Braxton Jones = Billy Turner
OG Zion Johnson = Elgton Jenkins
EDGE Travon Walker = Rashan Gary (don't love this comp because Gary has more power, but size, traits, and "unproductiveness" in college are similar)
EDGE Sam Williams = Whitney Mercilus
LB Quay Walker = De'Vondre Campbell
LB Nate Landman = Jake Ryan
S/CB Daxton Hill = a good Damarious Randall
S Delarrin Turner-Yell = Kentrell Brice"There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted ThompsonComment
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Originally posted by HarveyWallbangers View Post
Ewww. Let's not draft THAT guy."The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."
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TERD Buckley over Troy Vincent, Robert Ferguson over Chris Chambers, Kevn King instead of TJ Watt, and now, RICH GANNON, over JIMMY JIMMY JIMMY LEONARD. Thank you FLOWERComment
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Not bad, put I would take Christian Watson over Burks.Originally posted by Bretsky View PostI can't run no more
With that lawless crowd
While the killers in high places
Say their prayers out loud
But they've summoned, they've summoned up
A thundercloud
They're going to hear from me - Leonard CohenComment
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