Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[GoPackGo]

lets go pittman in round 3

Was thinking the same thing.

the pack hasn't drafted a RB since 2002. Our cubboards are bare

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Jason Hill?

[Rastak]

To Tampa:


Quincy Black
OLB | (6'1", 240, 4.42) | NEW MEXICO

Scouts Grade: 72

Flags: (B: BULK/SIZE) Lacks size/bulk for position Selected by: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round: 3
Pick (Overall): 4(68)


Strengths: Possesses good instincts, reads keys and rarely gets caught out of position. Possesses good initial quickness and flashes the ability to beat blockers to the point of attack. Plays with a good motor, takes good pursuit angles and always seems to be around the ball at the end of the play. Gets adequate depth and shows good range when dropping into zone coverage. Does an excellent job of reading the quarterback's eyes, possesses adequate ball skills and flashes the ability to make the big play in coverage. Shows good closing speed and takes the shortest path to the quarterback when asked to blitz. Has excellent leaping ability and times jumps well.

Weaknesses: Lacks ideal size and is vulnerable to wearing down when teams consistently run at him. Doesn't have great lower body strength and has problems anchoring against the run. Hasn't show great upper body strength, doesn't always use hands well and has some problems shedding blocks quickly. Has some problems changing directions quickly, footwork is inconsistent and lacks ideal man-to-man cover skills at this point. Doesn't show a variety of pass rush moves and lacks the power to run though blockers when asked to blitz.

Overall: Black originally attended Harper Community College (Chicago) in 2003 and registered 88 total tackles, 28.5 tackles for loss, and 16.5 sacks to help Harper win the JuCo National Championship. In 2004, he appeared in all 12 games as a backup linebacker and on special teams for the Lobos and made 18 total tackles and forced one fumble. Black started 10 of 11 games in 2005 finishing the year with 63 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 19 quarterback hurries, and one interception (returned 31 yards for a touchdown). In 2006 he appeared in all 11 games, with 10 starts, and recorded 63 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions, helping him earn first team All-MWC accolades.
Black is a high-motor player that rarely makes mistakes. He possesses good range versus the run and he has developed into a playmaker as a pass rusher. However, he is undersized and will have problems taking on blockers versus the run in the NFL. He also needs to polish his cover skills. In our opinion, Black is a developmental project with enough upside to warrant early-Day 2 consideration in the 2007 draft class.



* Player biographies are provided by Scouts Inc.

[BallHawk]

Mort is saying that Jackson came out early to support his family for financial reasons....comes from a tough backround....overcame adversity to get where he is....Work-a-holic.

I LOVE THIS PICK.

[Brainerd]

I'm saying it again....I LOVE the Brandon Jackson pick.

Me too. Alot. But, I'm always optimistic this time of year.

[Merlin]

You heard it here first. Our first third pick for R Moss C Anderson.

I can see our first 3rd rounder for Moss, however I don't think the Raiders will bite on that alone. Who is C Anderson?

Courtney Anderson a decent field stretching TE.

Ah, well we could use one of those now couldn't we! If we traded for Moss, that would put TT back on my shit list instead of in the trash. We don't need to draft a safety since we have players that are battling for that position already. I say trade Manual for a 27th round pick and a bag of peanuts.

[Willard]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=n7LqfRdnT0I


Brandon Jackson Highlight

I like what I see. Of course, it's meant to make him look good, but he runs with more power than I would think a 5'9 guy would.

Nice vision too. He has a great first cut. Good for ZBS. I likey.

[BallHawk]

Kiper has liked both of TT's picks so far.

Is TT using Mel's draft magazine as his scouting reports?

[motife]

[MadtownPacker]

If TT can pimp one of those #3s into Moss he will have still gotten his ZBS RB and still have a 3rd.

What will his detractors say then? (Merlin? Woody?)

[BallHawk]

Another Golden Domer goes off the board.

[Partial]

Who'd we get? Damn, I got a lot of catching up to do.

[falco]

ND72 I hadn't seen much on Jackson. I take it you are high on him? Think he can be a starting back? Where would you have ranked him amongst the prospects this year?

[RashanGary]

He looks great in his youtube video. He fits the zone perfectly. I'm warming up to this. Sometimes the best player fits a need. Hopefully that is the case here.

[motife]

Big 12 Championship game :