2022 Fourth Round Pick, #140, OL Zach Tom

[texaspackerbacker]

When did I ever "ding" the O Line? I have consistently said that Aaron Rodgers has been consistently rushed badly his whole career, but no matter, he escapes and performs like the GOAT he is anyway.

The good report about Walker doesn't surprise me. I've been saying all along I have more hope for him than Tom. I agree, both Rhyan and Walker are decent, Tom not so much. I don't see any of them as better than mediocre, though - kinda on the level of Runyan, Newman, and Nijman, which basically is about all the good the Packers need O Linemen to be in the Rodgers era.

[run pMc]

When did I ever "ding" the O Line?

LOL your very next sentence:

I have consistently said that Aaron Rodgers has been consistently rushed badly his whole career, but no matter, he escapes and performs like the GOAT he is anyway.

Whatever. It's clear we disagree and that's ok. I am somewhat curious to know what current OL you think are great and why...but I also think this is going down an unproductive rabbit hole and fine moving on.

Either way, I think Tom might be able to get them out of a game or two in a pinch this season, and he might even be able to backup Myers at C. I think he needs a year in a NFL weightroom - 10 pounds of muscle and with his agility and IQ I think he'll be good. He's a Packer so I'll root for him.

[RashanGary]

McGinns scouts liked Rhyan a lot more than Tom.

[RashanGary]

Packers scout compared him to Billy Turner. Athletic. A little light. Can play both positions.

[texaspackerbacker]

LOL your very next sentence:



Whatever. It's clear we disagree and that's ok. I am somewhat curious to know what current OL you think are great and why...but I also think this is going down an unproductive rabbit hole and fine moving on.

Either way, I think Tom might be able to get them out of a game or two in a pinch this season, and he might even be able to backup Myers at C. I think he needs a year in a NFL weightroom - 10 pounds of muscle and with his agility and IQ I think he'll be good. He's a Packer so I'll root for him.

That's just saying they're as good as they need to be - that mediocre is adequate, a point somebody, possibly you, disputed.

The back up Center thing is valid. All he would need to be for that is better than Hanson - apparently a low bar.

ok, I'll root for him too hahahaha, Doubs too, although not at a cost of losing Malik Taylor.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Packers scout compared him to Billy Turner. Athletic. A little light. Can play both positions.

It will be intesting. If I had to guess the Packers opening day OL (sans Elgton), I'd go Bakh-Runyan-Myers-Rhyan-Nijman with Tom as a play anywhere backup (he was good at OC and LT in college, but many project him to OG). The dude is an elite athlete with great mirroring ability. He just needs to get stronger. Once he does, I think he'll be starting material. His work against Jermaine Johnson was impressive--as was his ability to seamlessly move from OC to LT. He had some good tape against UNC also.

OL Zach Tom = 6'4" 304, 33 1/4" arms, 4.94 40, 1.63 10, 4.47 shuttle, 7.32 3 cone, 33" vert, 118" broad, 24 bench
OT Rashawn Slater = 6'4" 304, 33" arms, 4.91 40, 1.68 10, 4.45 shuttle, 7.48 3 cone, 33" vert, 112" broad, 33 bench

[HarveyWallbangers]

Great feet. Great hands. Crazy good athlete. Add a bit of strength and we have something special.

Go to 8:50 on the video. For me, based on my rankings, my favorite pick in the draft.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1R_3QiGbBfzw71d6LrlyvdNtAzQ6Lv3U4IAQ28CDfR18/htmlview#

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=II8SOfLDRi0

[RashanGary]

Great feet. Great hands. Crazy good athlete. Add a bit of strength and we have something special.

Go to 8:50 on the video. For me, based on my rankings, my favorite pick in the draft.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1R_3QiGbBfzw71d6LrlyvdNtAzQ6Lv3U4IAQ28CDfR18/htmlview#

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=II8SOfLDRi0

Packers like OL who pass protect

[run pMc]

https://ras.football/?s=bryan+bulaga

https://ras.football/2020/01/09/mark-tauscher-ras/

https://ras.football/?s=billy+turner

For comparison as far as physical attributes with Zach Tom and Sean Rhyan. These rookies are better athletes; we'll see if they are as good as football players.

Personally, I like the picks. These are guys who should either push to start or become key backups this year. Few teams are able to go 7-8 deep with quality talent on the OL.

[HarveyWallbangers]

That is a great vid. Tom does an awesome job of mirroring the defender while using excellent footwork to maintain his balance and keep his shoulder square to his target. NICE!

Yep. A dancing bear with great technique.

[Joemailman]

Yep. A dancing bear with great technique.

[call_me_ishmael]

Yep. A dancing bear with great technique.

Like Scottie Pippen and a Wolf had a baby.

[Joemailman]

He has his own t-shirt.

[Fritz]

Weird how this guy just appears on the scene, NFL ready, and the guy they took about thirty players before him (Rhyam) is struggling with even one position.

[Joemailman]

Royce Newman had a tough day in practice at RT yesterday. It's looking more and more like Tom could be the starter at RT week 1 if Jenkins isn't ready.