Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[mngolf19]

Man, I wish there was some indication as to whether Calvin or JaMarcus goes #1. I have to prepare my mock draft before 3pm tomorrow, and it is impossible to tell at this stage of the game. Right now, it has to be JaMarcus, but with possibly trades on the horizon it is impossible to predict.

It's CJ. He'll draft and pick up a QB later.


"Do you believe in miracles?"

[Rastak]

This isn't a very deep draft. I'm not expecting big things.

Now wait just a minute. You're one of the PRIMARY guys preaching at me to "wait for the draft". Now you're not expecting big things?

what do you think I've been bitching about for the last 3 months?

Jennings, this is the LAST big hope. We don't get guys here, WE PLAY WITH HOLES IN 2007.

You better start praying. Now.

And we're off!!!

I'll still remember the profanities (from HW?) after the selection of Collins a couple years ago...

Yea, but he recovered pretty fast.....

[J-Rok]

I can't wait to start complaining. I plan to be screaming at the TV all day for the fun of it and making fun of picks and dumb player names I have no idea about. And I really can't wait when I see a player I made fun of or a pick I made fun of kicking ass on Sundays.

Haha. I love the Draft.

[Fritz]

Which draft for which GM is not crucial? You think Matt Millen is kicking back, thinking it's no biggie if he blows another draft? You think Belichick and the GM there (whose name is Scott something-or-other) are thinking they don't need an excellent draft to carry on, as their linebacker corp is aging and their receivers are pedestrian? Man, it's crucial for everyone.

I happen to think the draft is also TT's forte. I believe too that the scouting department does a really nice job on the lesser-known guys, the ones we don't hear about but end up as the Tony Fishers and Cullen Jenkinses of the draft - free agent guys who don't get drafted. So we all focus on players we can read about, which is natural, but we forget that some nobody who is signed after the draft, or some nobody who is a seventh round pick, may become a Donald Driver or a Scott Wells.

It's going to be good, Packnut. TT's got this team on the right track, and barring major injuries I think they'll be a playoff team in 2008.

[retailguy]

Which draft for which GM is not crucial? You think Matt Millen is kicking back, thinking it's no biggie if he blows another draft? You think Belichick and the GM there (whose name is Scott something-or-other) are thinking they don't need an excellent draft to carry on, as their linebacker corp is aging and their receivers are pedestrian? Man, it's crucial for everyone.

I happen to think the draft is also TT's forte. I believe too that the scouting department does a really nice job on the lesser-known guys, the ones we don't hear about but end up as the Tony Fishers and Cullen Jenkinses of the draft - free agent guys who don't get drafted. So we all focus on players we can read about, which is natural, but we forget that some nobody who is signed after the draft, or some nobody who is a seventh round pick, may become a Donald Driver or a Scott Wells.

It's going to be good, Packnut. TT's got this team on the right track, and barring major injuries I think they'll be a playoff team in 2008.

I think you hijacked my last shipment of kool-aid. :P

[MJZiggy]

Give it back to him Fritz. He needs it more than you do (or at least share!).

[Partial]

Wasn't the draft way earlier last year? I seem to remember waking up early to see them pick Hawk. High Noon is fairly late. The first three rounds will go until about midnight that means.

[BallHawk]

I can't wait to start complaining. I plan to be screaming at the TV all day for the fun of it and making fun of picks and dumb player names I have no idea about. And I really can't wait when I see a player I made fun of or a pick I made fun of kicking ass on Sundays.

Haha. I love the Draft.

Who will win the "Jason Spitz Team Photo" Award?

[HarveyWallbangers]

Anybody?

Hypothetical here. I know it's not going to happen, but if the Packers were to trade their 1st pick for Michael Turner, draft S Eric Weddle (or another highly rated S) with their 2nd pick, trade their 3rd pick for Randy Moss, and add a couple of corners later in the draft, how much of a contender in the NFC do you think they would be?

QB Brett Favre
RB Michael Turner
FB Brandon Miree
WR Donald Driver, Randy Moss, Greg Jennings
TE Bubba Franks, Donald Lee
OT Chad Clifton, Mark Tauscher
OG Daryn Colledge, Jason Spitz
OC Scott Wells

DE Aaron Kampman, Cullen Jenkins
DT Ryan Pickett, Corey Williams
LB A.J. Hawk, Nick Barnett, Brady Poppinga
CB Charles Woodson, Al Harris, Frank Walker, Will Blackmon, rookies
S Nick Collins, Eric Weddle

Would this team get you excited?

[BallHawk]

I would be a happy man, Harv.

[BallHawk]

One guy that we aren't hearing a lot about is Le'Ron McClain.

He's a FB out of Alabama that TT should take a serious look at. He's a big time sleeper. He is arguably the best receiver at FB in this draft, ahead of Leonard. He's a solid blocker and can get the short, tough yards. He very well could, ultimately, be the best FB out of this draft and he could be had at the fraction of the cost as Leonard. Leonard will probably go in the 2nd. We could get McClain in the 4th or 5th.

[Joemailman]

I can't wait to start complaining. I plan to be screaming at the TV all day for the fun of it and making fun of picks and dumb player names I have no idea about. And I really can't wait when I see a player I made fun of or a pick I made fun of kicking ass on Sundays.

Haha. I love the Draft.

Who will win the "Jason Spitz Team Photo" Award?

He's set the bar pretty high:

[woodbuck27]

Fun reading this thread.

All my trust lies in Ted Thompson. He knows exactly what's best for the Packers. All Packer fans can rely on this and simply relax.

He's da man.

[MJZiggy]

'bout time you figured that out

[Packnut]

Draft

Which draft for which GM is not crucial? You think Matt Millen is kicking back, thinking it's no biggie if he blows another draft? You think Belichick and the GM there (whose name is Scott something-or-other) are thinking they don't need an excellent draft to carry on, as their linebacker corp is aging and their receivers are pedestrian? Man, it's crucial for everyone.

I happen to think the draft is also TT's forte. I believe too that the scouting department does a really nice job on the lesser-known guys, the ones we don't hear about but end up as the Tony Fishers and Cullen Jenkinses of the draft - free agent guys who don't get drafted. So we all focus on players we can read about, which is natural, but we forget that some nobody who is signed after the draft, or some nobody who is a seventh round pick, may become a Donald Driver or a Scott Wells.

It's going to be good, Packnut. TT's got this team on the right track, and barring major injuries I think they'll be a playoff team in 2008.

There are several teams to whom this draft is not crucial. The Patriots can afford to miss on a few picks and it won't hurt. The Colts are the SB champion and likewise this draft is not crucial. There are a few more teams in the same position. No one is gonna be crying in Chicago if Angelo misses on the first

Obviously TT's first draft was not crucial cause it was'nt all that great. Last seasons draft shows promise but right now, that's all it shows. You make it sound like some kind of accomplishment if TT has a play-off team in 2008. One would think after 4 drafts and 4 years of FA, a GM should produce a play-off team. I guess our expectations of what a GM should accomplish in a certain amount of time is very different......