Official 2023 NFL Draft Thread

[bobblehead]

I know in the past we've done the thread about players we most do NOT want in R1, and I said Rashan Gary, and then the following year I said Jordan Love. After that I stopped posting about such players.

This year I will say it's Anthony Richardson, but I feel safe in saying that because I highly, highly doubt they would draft him. Great athlete, has tools to work with, but that dude can barely play QB properly on the college level, he is light years away from playing pro QB. Was the same deal with the Liberty kid last year (Malik Willis?), those guys are major projects and too risky to spend high draft capital on.

EDIT: I didn't want Gary because he seemed too boom/bust for me. I've since admitted I was wrong about Gary and have happily eaten crow on that one.

But we like to sit rookie QBs for 3 years anyway, so he would be a perfect Packer pick right? I kid....I hope.

[run pMc]

But we like to sit rookie QBs for 3 years anyway, so he would be a perfect Packer pick right? I kid....I hope.

LOL
I'm ok with sitting a QB and letting them learn from a vet. Few rookies are ready to play, and play well. I think the bust rate on QBs would be lower if they had more time to develop and get mentored in the pro game before being thrown in but that's the nature of the NFL.
3 years is a long time to watch and learn, though.

[call_me_ishmael]

But we like to sit rookie QBs for 3 years anyway, so he would be a perfect Packer pick right? I kid....I hope.

If Rodgers is back don't be surprised if they take Hendon Henderson in the second round and let him ride pine for 2 years and takes over when Rodgers rides into the sunset.

[HarveyWallbangers]

For those that are interested, I subscribed to Caddy's Cutups on Patreon this year. He uploads All-22 film of the prospects. It only costs $3/month. (You can get cutups for this year prospects only for $2/month.) It's been a great help.

[call_me_ishmael]

Harv what do you believe the Packers biggest holes are?

[ThunderDan]

Packers biggest holes:
S, TE, DL, OL, WR (with promise that this is trending up depending on 2nd seasons from Watson, Dobbs and Tourre), CB (based on Stokes' knee)

[Joemailman]

I think Edge is a huge hole. Gary probably won't be back until sometime in October. So you've got Preston Smith, a promising guy in Enagbare, and not much else. You need at least 3 good ones or your starters will become fatigued from having to play too many snaps.

[texaspackerbacker]

Yeah, Edge is the most likely First Round pick, regardless of Gary's situation. After that, nothing is really urgent, but Safety, TE, maybe another Edge would be good to get as well as a Kicker. Also, if there's a possible Love trade or heaven forbid, the GOAT himself, we could use a late round backup QB. We almost always take O Line help, D Line help, a WR and a Corner toward the end of the draft.

[Fritz]

We always seem to need defense first, even though we've spent a large number of resources drafting on the defensive side of the ball.

[Bretsky]

I would love to see GB draft a WR/TE in the first two rounds and then they can binge draft defense if they want.

Of course most likely they'll go defense in round one like they have the past 25 drafts...lol

[jklowan]

I think the most pressing needs are in order Safety (we need 2) TE (we need 2), DL (we need 2 or 3), Edge, OT, then luxury picks are WR, LB, CB. i would prefer 1 DL and a WR free agent with some experience and the rest in the draft.

My guess is Safety or TE in the 1st, only thing that could change it is an OT or Edge falling into our laps.

[bobblehead]

Rookie TEs are not impactful. I think signing one of the many good FAs this offseason along with drafting one in round 3 (its a deep TE draft) would be a good combination. In the first round lets go with the one freakish safety or one of the several good front line guys at either edge or DT. The team is lucky that this draft lines up well with team needs. Maybe not as much at safety as there may only be one worthy of a first, but its very deep at TE and DL. WR is first round light, but day 2 strong.

[Joemailman]

I want the Packers to draft Northwestern DL Adetomiwa Adebawore just to hear announcers stumble over his name. He's actually quite good but small.

[run pMc]

I want the Packers to draft Northwestern DL Adetomiwa Adebawore just to hear announcers stumble over his name. He's actually quite good but small.

Or Pittsburgh RB Israel Abanikanda. Dude wouldn't be a bad Day 3 protege for Aaron Jones.
(I like Tyjae Spears better, but his name is easier to say.)

[Deputy Nutz]

I think Edge is a huge hole. Gary probably won't be back until sometime in October. So you've got Preston Smith, a promising guy in Enagbare, and not much else. You need at least 3 good ones or your starters will become fatigued from having to play too many snaps.

He is already working out with pass rush guru Coach Brandon Jordan. Should be ready to go by the start of the season.