Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[Lurker64]

Of the TEs left, can any of them block?

[falco]

I wonder if gbpackfan killed himself......

I feel so bad for you Rastak.

If Moss would have come here and blown up you could have been doing told ya so for the next 15 years.

[mmmdk]

I can't believe Siler is still out there

I agree, Siler (ILB) is awesome in the 4th. Also; Antonio Pittman RB, Ben Patrick TE & Tanard Jackson CB.

DAMNIT!!! I wanted Tanard Jackson.

I'll add Martrez Milner (Georgia) TE to my list but he might be there in the 5th.

[TennesseePackerBacker]

I wonder if gbpackfan killed himself......

[BallHawk]

Pittman to the Saints, that's a weird pick. They've already got McAllister and Bush. Don't see how he'll get any playing time.

[CyclonePackFan]

For some reason, I'm feeling Chandler or Crosby...

[Partial]

Anyone have an SUV that does not object to t-boning a limo in NE? It would be sweet vengence if he failed his physical

[TennesseePackerBacker]

I can't believe Siler is still out there

I agree, Siler (ILB) is awesome in the 4th. Also; Antonio Pittman RB, Ben Patrick TE & Tanard Jackson CB.

DAMNIT!!! I wanted Tanard Jackson.

I'll add Martrez Milner (Georgia) TE to my list but he might be there in the 5th.

Oh god please no, Milner couldn't catch a cold. I remember him dropping so many key passes last year.

[mmmdk]

Shoot - Pittman gone.

[Rastak]

I wonder if gbpackfan killed himself......

I feel so bad for you Rastak.

If Moss would have come here and blown up you could have been doing told ya so for the next 15 years.

Yea, I was all set. I was pretty sure TT would get it done. Maybe he'll be a good effort guy in NE but I doubt it.

[Rastak]

Good value here......


Antonio Pittman
RB | (5'10", 207, 4.4) | OHIO STATE

Scouts Grade: 82



Strengths: Possesses adequate-to-good height and should be able to add bulk to his frame. He shows good initial burst and very good straight-line speed. Hits the hole quickly and runs hard. Displays outstanding vision and is shifty enough to consistently hit the backside crease. He shows good balance and body control as a runner; he really does a nice job of staying on his feet and driving his legs after contact. He's also a patient ball-carrier that knows what he's looking for and makes sharp and quick cuts once he sees it. Displays a second-gear in the open-field and can bounce runs to the outside once he's through the hole. Shows above average awareness, willingness and toughness in pass protection. Displays reliable hands in limited experience as a receiver.

Weaknesses: Lacks ideal bulk. He's a north-south type of slashing ball-carrier that must get bigger and stronger in order to endure the punishment in the NFL. He shows good balance and has some shiftiness when searching for a crease, but he doesn't display much "wiggle" to make defenders miss on any sort of consistent basis. He needs polishing as a route runner and must improve his awareness and savvy as a receiver. Generally in good position as a pass blocker but he needs to attack more and use better leverage. He gives up too much ground to bigger, stronger blitzing linebackers.

Overall: Pittman enrolled at Ohio State during the spring of 2004 and worked his way into the tailback rotation as a true freshman, appearing in 11 games and finishing with 381 yards and one touchdown on 72 carries (5.3 average). In 2005 he played in all 12 games, rushing 243 times for 1,331 yards (5.5 average) and seven touchdowns. Pittman returned as the starter for all 13 games in 2006 and recorded 1,233 yards and 14 touchdowns on 242 attempts (5.1 average). In three seasons he also caught 37 passes for 314 yards.
Pittman is a tough runner that hits the hole quickly and displays good power for his size. However, he does not stand out as a receiver or blocker in the passing game and he has a slender frame that doesn't project to hold up well in a 20-25 carry-per-game role in the NFL. Pittman has the potential to become a solid starter, but only if he can get bigger without losing quickness. With all those question marks in mind, we believe Pittman is a bit overrated and will get drafted a bit too high due to a weak 2007 crop of running backs.



* Player biographies are provided by Scouts Inc.

[Tarlam!]

Shoot - Pittman gone.

He wasn't on TT's radar screen.

[Lurker64]

Shoot - Pittman gone.

I honestly think Pittman is too much like the guys we already have to be worth drafting.

[falco]

I wonder if gbpackfan killed himself......

I feel so bad for you Rastak.

If Moss would have come here and blown up you could have been doing told ya so for the next 15 years.

Yea, I was all set. I was pretty sure TT would get it done. Maybe he'll be a good effort guy in NE but I doubt it.

Maybe you can make up for it when Favre retires and TT signs Culpepper.

[mmmdk]

I can't believe Siler is still out there

I agree, Siler (ILB) is awesome in the 4th. Also; Antonio Pittman RB, Ben Patrick TE & Tanard Jackson CB.

DAMNIT!!! I wanted Tanard Jackson.

I'll add Martrez Milner (Georgia) TE to my list but he might be there in the 5th.

Oh god please no, Milner couldn't catch a cold. I remember him dropping so many key passes last year.

That just shows the lack of talent left amongst the TEs. I think Packers should go D or OL but RB and TE are needs. Yet, TT will draft BPA and there just ain't any TEs left.