Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[green_bowl_packer]

I've ready that he's 4.3 speed, just wasn't in a passing offense at Virginia Tech.

[Bretsky]

The Packers now have back-to-back-to-back picks in the 6th round.

191
192
193

I can hear wist already

just a guy
just a guy
just a guy

[CyclonePackFan]

15. David Clowney, Virginia Tech (6-2¼, 188; 4.38)
Clowney had a complete workout at the Combine. He ran 4.36 and 4.40 in the 40, had a 32½-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-3 long jump, 4.15 in the short and 6.99 in the cone drill. He was a wide receiver and safety in college and also lettered in basketball and track. Clowney played as a true freshman in 2003. He started 12 games in 2005, but only five in 2006 (he had an emergency appendectomy in September. Clowney has the height and speed necessary for this position. He's very fluid, has good character and toughness. However, he's very thin and not a good blocker. I'm not sure how well he can hold up for 16 games.

[Brohm]

2 receivers...Holliday and Martin must be a bit uncomfortable.

[BallHawk]

From NFLDC....

Strengths

Height is good and he has the frame to bulk up...Very elusive and runs well after the catch...Smooth and is a natural athlete...Great quickness and adequate timed speed with a burst...Tough for his size and will work across the middle...Has solid hands...Hard worker with sound intangibles...Also has some kick return potential.

Weaknesses

Has a slight build and is almost frail...Is not a great route runner...Durability is a concern...Is not very physical or aggressive...Needs to get stronger...Was never overly productive...Is not the deep threat you'd think he would be...Lacks great ball skills...Has trouble beating the jam...Upside could be limited at the next level.

[Scott Campbell]

He seems to let things fall to him nicely and trade down if his guys are not there; but he chooses not to anticipate, make a bold move, and/or trade up when players that can really help him fall.

Either that, or his board looks nothing like yours.

[Brohm]

With 3 back to back picks in the 6th, guessing 15 min commerical break

[CyclonePackFan]

Hard worker

Seems to be a common theme...no objections from here.

[Bretsky]

Ugh, talking about NE surrounding Brady with talent.

Does anybody other than me get the feeling is that NE is dying and all this is a last-ditch effort to pull out one or two more Super Bowls before they sink back into obscurity?

Yes.

no way

I get the feeling that sinking back into obscurity in New England is unacceptable. So they make bold moves to try to prevent it.

[BallHawk]

It seems TT is using the "If you throw enough shit at the wall, some of it has to stick" strategy....

I like it.

[Tony Oday]

sweet we have 3 picks in a row!!! Awesome!!!! WTF WHO CARES TT!!

Not to say that we wont get some camp bodies but if this was almost any other team you would have blackouts on almost every game! DAMN YOU FOR NOT GETTING A DECENT VET WR!!!!!

Ok Im done.

GO PACK!

[GrnBay007]

Michael Vick on now.

Poor me........"I can't take anymore"

[The Leaper]

Durability concern is minor; he broke his hand in the spring of 2005 and sat out the Cincinnati game in 2006 after undergoing an appendectomy.

Just goes to show how anal these reviews are. The guy breaks his hand (certainly possible...not a sign of fragility) and needs his appendix out and we label him a durability concern?

Sheesh.

[The Leaper]

I get the feeling that sinking back into obscurity in New England is unacceptable. So they make bold moves to try to prevent it.

I agree. NE has had 2 picks in the first round for a couple years now. They don't always use both...typically they trade back and get 2 for next year. But they always want to have the ammo available if they need to move up. That is why they are the cream of the crop in the NFL in terms of managing the cap and remaining a contender year in and year out.

[mmmdk]

I knew nothing about Clowney but I like what I read.