Sporting News Mock Draft/Kenny Irons

[BallHawk]

I agree with CW on Reggie Nelson, I'd be happy with that pick.

I'm hoping TT trades down later into the first round so we could pickup maybe Kenny Irons and add a 2nd round pick.

Just curious though say we take Nelson this year, and some how are drafting top 3 next year. Would ethier Steve Slaton or Darren Mcfadden fit in our scheme?

Mcfadden more than Slaton.

[PackerPro42]

I agree with CW on Reggie Nelson, I'd be happy with that pick.

I'm hoping TT trades down later into the first round so we could pickup maybe Kenny Irons and add a 2nd round pick.

I agree that the Safety position is weak at best. But investing a first round pick in a position that's not as key as other skill positions like RB, WR, QB, etc. just doesn''t sound apealing to me. Yes, our safety core is weak but it's not an impact position like others. If we have a talent like Marshawn Lynch available we can't pass on him, regardless of his questionable character. Yes I know Ballhawk, that you would rather see the Packers pick up Kenny Irons, but he just doesn't have the right upbringing to run successfully in the Packers offense right away. By this I mean, he isn't exceptionally fast ( more quick), he has not proven that he can catch, he isn't the ideal size for the ZBS, he does not block well, and he isn't extremely shifty or powerful. If you look at stuff like that, you can argue that he isn't a great fit at all. I'm not trying to shoot down your opinion, so please don't get defensive, but that's just what I believe.

[KYPack]

Of all the top running backs, Michael Bush may be the least suited to run behind zone blocking. He does not get up to top speed very fast, and doesn't have great change of direction ability. I haven't seen him play, but from what I've read he sounds more like Ron Dayne than Ahman Green. He may be a fine player in another system, but probably not here.

The most similar player to Bush is Najeh Davenport.

A big, fast, tall RB. Bush has far superior numbers than Da Poop did, but they are very similar guys. A number 1 for Bush, man I can't see it. He does have some promise. I don't think he's a one cut, ZBS dude at all.

[BallHawk]

I agree with CW on Reggie Nelson, I'd be happy with that pick.

I'm hoping TT trades down later into the first round so we could pickup maybe Kenny Irons and add a 2nd round pick.

I agree that the Safety position is weak at best. But investing a first round pick in a position that's not as key as other skill positions like RB, WR, QB, etc. just doesn''t sound apealing to me.

I'm sure most fans would like to see a big name player like Lynch or Jarret drafted so they could flock to the stores, money in hand, to purchase a jersey. However, that isn't going to win games. The Jets last year spent their first 2 picks on OL and look at the success they had. And, without question, safety is weaker than RB on this team and I believe that should be our priority, the weakest spot.

[b bulldog]

I saw that jarrett was only running a 4.57 and CJ was only running a 4.5. Both are slow imo and Jarrett will definitely be there at 16 if this is true. I imagine they'll both clock faster than this.

[PackerPro42]

I don't think that WR is a need for the Packers, but I was just saying that the saftey position isn't as improtant as other skill positions.

[BallHawk]

It depends what happens with Moss. If we don't land him than no question WR is weaker than RB on this team.