2022 NFL Draft Talk

[Fritz]

]The year they drafted Randall and Rollins, they were talking about how those these guys had excelled at other sports.[/B] Rollins played basketball at Miami and Randall had played baseball. Not sure why that was an emphasis. Rollins played 1 year of college football, and was MAC defensive player of the year. TT seemed to be sold on 1 year of great production and ignored lack of athleticism. Rollins' RAS score was shockingly low for a 2nd round pick.

The way they played in the NFL, I think they were college golfers.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Under 6', slow, poor agility, and shorter arms. Not a recipe for success. Shemar seems like a similar pick--albeit later in the draft.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Randall shoulda been a safety, I actually think a player like him would be good in Barry's star role on defense.

Daxton Hill is going to be our surprise pick at #28.

[Joemailman]

Under 6', slow, poor agility, and shorter arms. Not a recipe for success. Shemar seems like a similar pick--albeit later in the draft.

I'm okay with picking SJC where they did (5th round?) because you never know when a guy who's a good football player might rise above his athletic limitations.

[Joemailman]

I think one of the big stories of draft night will be how far Jameson Williams slides. I'm thinking he doesn't get past Philly who has picks 15, 16 and 19.

Another interesting thing is you have 8 teams without a 1st round pick. 7 teams with 2 or more picks. Could be a lot of trades.

[run pMc]

Daxton Hill is going to be our surprise pick at #28.

I could see it, and while taking a S in the first round isn't often smart, late R1 for his skills and potential scheme fit might work.
I think Savage isn't a lock to stay on the roster and he needs competition. Also, some are talking about making Hill a corner (i.e., giving him the Damarious Randall treatment). I think that would probably be a mistake -- seems to me he'd be better in that star role, or a nickel slot or three safety look vs. making him cover outside receivers.

Right now SJC or Jaire are most likely to play inside, but Jaire is a pretty good CB outside and you worry about that shoulder in a contract year. SJC basically played ST, and what he showed playing CB in preseason wasn't pretty. Maybe he'll make a jump, but I don't have a lot of confidence in him taking over Chandon Sullivan's spot. They also need someone to play the Henry Black role. So... that kind of boils down to having a S who can play near the LOS but also cover. Savage either doesn't have the intuition or the confidence of the coaches there, not sure which. (Or maybe they want him playing deep with his speed.)
I figure they will take a CB/S type to play there and provide depth.

Honestly, Gute and Co are gonna zag when everyone expects them to zig. I'm just assuming that will happen.

[run pMc]

I think one of the big stories of draft night will be how far Jameson Williams slides. I'm thinking he doesn't get past Philly who has picks 15, 16 and 19.

Another interesting thing is you have 8 teams without a 1st round pick. 7 teams with 2 or more picks. Could be a lot of trades.

I find myself hoping more and more they don't trade up. If they do trade, I'd rather they trade down for extra picks. More bites at the apple, more young talent on cost-controlled contracts to help their cap situation.

[texaspackerbacker]

That's a sign there already have been a lot of trades, not necessarily there are gonna be a lot hahahaha.

I have now come around to agreeing that there should be and will be a WR taken by the Packers among those 4 first and second round picks. As for who, all I can say is I want somebody fast I generally trust Gutekunst et al to give us somebody good. It's hard to name names, but I don't want Burks who is primarily a slot receiver and isn't very fast. I also don't want Jameson Williams, assuming he won't be ready to play early in the season. I also don't want the Packers to trade down. We do not need extra picks. We need a few quality players.

[Joemailman]

Packers hosted Baylor WR Tyquan Thornton on a visit. 6-2, 181 lbs. Had the fastest 40 at the combine at 4.28. Had a big year in 2021 with 60 receptions and 10 TD's. Projected 4th round pick.

[texaspackerbacker]

Yeah, a quality WR early and then this Baylor guy around the 4th would be just about right IMO.

[RashanGary]

Packers hosted Baylor WR Tyquan Thornton on a visit. 6-2, 181 lbs. Had the fastest 40 at the combine at 4.28. Had a big year in 2021 with 60 receptions and 10 TD's. Projected 4th round pick.

Packer fans are going to lose their shit if we wait until the 4th round to grab a WR.

Lets say we do not take a WR until the 4th round, but we end up with three probowl players with the first 5 picks. Is it worth it to get such quality players while ignoring the WR hole?

[texaspackerbacker]

It could happen hahahahaha - especially if we get Will Fuller or another of the decent FA WRs.

I really think we could go into the season with what we have right now and with Aaron Rodgers still win 12-14 games. And the draft is still coming along with a lot more cap space for FAs.

Great as Davante was, we won a lot of games without him. We also did fine when MVS wasn't available.

[Joemailman]

Packer fans are going to lose their shit if we wait until the 4th round to grab a WR.

Lets say we do not take a WR until the 4th round, but we end up with three probowl players with the first 5 picks. Is it worth it to get such quality players while ignoring the WR hole?

Absolutely. More important to have great defense and great offensive line than great WR's. That said, I'll be shocked if they don't draft a WR in the first 3 rounds.

[Upnorth]

Packer fans are going to lose their shit if we wait until the 4th round to grab a WR.

Lets say we do not take a WR until the 4th round, but we end up with three probowl players with the first 5 picks. Is it worth it to get such quality players while ignoring the WR hole?

Depends on position.
If it's long snapper kick returner and safety I bet people would say what a wasted draft.
I think i would be ok with that though, so long as dillion doesnt get injured again.
If dillion is in, jones is a mismatch outside, then tonyon and Lewis can maul the middle. Lazard will come out like a solid 2.
Amari isn't as bad as we think because rodgers will have to use him.
Our passing game would not be what we are used to, but the oppising secondary would be in fear of there lives most of the game. Rodgers is forced to throw quick on rhythm passes, gets hit less.
Our d should improve and if we had a better kr special teams improves.

[George Cumby]

Packer fans are going to lose their shit if we wait until the 4th round to grab a WR.

Lets say we do not take a WR until the 4th round, but we end up with three probowl players with the first 5 picks. Is it worth it to get such quality players while ignoring the WR hole?

Fuck yes.