Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[4and12to12and4]

It's laughable how people wanted to go Offense with the first pick when all along it was going to be Defense, the writing was on the wall. TT is building a championship defense, you can't lose if the other team can't score, remember the 02'(i think) Ravens?

I'll bet anyone here via paypal 50$ the Packers D finishes in the top 9 next year, and one of the top 4 in the NFC.

Harrell will have NOTHING to do with how the Packers defense finishes this season. We already have very good DT's. Taking Quinn and using him for bait or trading out of the first round was the right thing to do instead of taking a 3rd round at best player. Now we have to overpay the guy even though he isn't worth anything but the rookie minimum.

so, he's a third rounder? thats why the actual "scouts" say he couldve been in the top ten, but for the injury, but, you must know more about him than them i guess. Are you related or something?

[BallHawk]

It's laughable how people wanted to go Offense with the first pick when all along it was going to be Defense, the writing was on the wall. TT is building a championship defense, you can't lose if the other team can't score, remember the 02'(i think) Ravens?

I'll bet anyone here via paypal 50$ the Packers D finishes in the top 9 next year, and one of the top 4 in the NFC.

Since you're in TN your word is a bit more credible than others.

Be honest, nobody has religiously watched Harrell or even watch him semi-religiously. Let it play out. The kid's durability is a concern, but he is smart and has a lot of potential.

Cautiously optimistic.

[Merlin]

I would say at this point that a Moss trade is out of the question. TT should have traded the #1 overall for Moss straight up. We would get a probowl WR for at least 3 years (or a rookie who may bolt after 3 years) who can produce NOW.

WHAT A DUMBASS....

I sure hope the Packers management is watching because TT, THIS ISN'T YOUR GOD DAMN TEAM!

Repeat, this is not Madden, let's not forget the fact that Moss can be gotten for a 2nd rounder why would you even say give up a first?

Read what I said:

Moss = 3-4 year deal, plays 2-3 years and produces now
Rookie in 1st round = 3-4 year deal, will not start, possibility of being let go after 2-3 years or not being resigned because demands are too high.

Gamble vs Sure thing.

DUH.

[Rastak]

Re: DT

The same way people know Adrian Peterson will get hurt next year I guess....

Well, if what they are saying about Harrell is true (that he's a top 10 talent that is an injury risk), maybe he's good value at that spot. I'm not going to rip the Vikings pick because I liked the pick for them, but it's probably pretty similar. Peterson is a top 3 talent, injury concerns dropped him, but he's good value at #7. Harrell could be a top 10 talent, injury concerns dropped him, but he's good value at #16. I'm sure Viking fans aren't concerned about him as the pick, but none of that really matters. Also, personally, I never said that Peterson was going to get injured. I said there were injury concerns about him. Same can be said for this guy.

I wasn't talking about you Harv....more Madtown. I honestly doesn't know too much about the guy. He was a first round grade on the scouts inc board. I'm still surprised the Pack didn't draft a safety or a wide reciever.

[Packnut]

Pick

Debating his talent is pointless cause it's opinion. What is FACT is the guy is injury prone. He'll never be on the field long enough to judge his talent.

[b bulldog]

Pat Kirwan, NFL.COM nailed thius pick. He picked Harrell to GB.

[BallHawk]

The way this first rd is shaping up some good offensive players are going to be slipping to the 2nd rd.

Which is exactly why the Harrell pick makes sense to me. Pick the player you like the most in the first, pick the best WR/RB left in the second, pick the best RB/WR available in the third and we've got a good day 1. One of Bowe, Jarrett, Meachem, or Rice is probably going to be there in the second (or at least within striking distance of trading up.)

I admit, I was surprised but I'm coming to like the pick.

Amen to that. Very well said.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Harrell will have NOTHING to do with how the Packers defense finishes this season. We already have very good DT's. Taking Quinn and using him for bait or trading out of the first round was the right thing to do instead of taking a 3rd round at best player. Now we have to overpay the guy even though he isn't worth anything but the rookie minimum.

This is opinion. It all depends on just how good Harrell is. We have a solid DL, but don't have a stud in the middle. We have solid players. A stud could indeed help the defense immensely. We'll see if he's that player.

[BallHawk]

Meachem is going to TN here.

[Rastak]

I would say at this point that a Moss trade is out of the question. TT should have traded the #1 overall for Moss straight up. We would get a probowl WR for at least 3 years (or a rookie who may bolt after 3 years) who can produce NOW.

WHAT A DUMBASS....

I sure hope the Packers management is watching because TT, THIS ISN'T YOUR GOD DAMN TEAM!

Actually, until he's fired it is.

No, he is the GM. He doesn't own the damn team. He is an employee and that's it.

He makes all decisions until he's canned so say what you want but in effect he does have a complete free reign which equates to ownership for the moment.

[Sparkey]

THere are a lot of whining cry baby, fair weather packer fans on this thread. Thompson knows a hell of a lot more about the ability of incoming players than any of us casual morons do.

[Merlin]

It's laughable how people wanted to go Offense with the first pick when all along it was going to be Defense, the writing was on the wall. TT is building a championship defense, you can't lose if the other team can't score, remember the 02'(i think) Ravens?

I'll bet anyone here via paypal 50$ the Packers D finishes in the top 9 next year, and one of the top 4 in the NFC.

Harrell will have NOTHING to do with how the Packers defense finishes this season. We already have very good DT's. Taking Quinn and using him for bait or trading out of the first round was the right thing to do instead of taking a 3rd round at best player. Now we have to overpay the guy even though he isn't worth anything but the rookie minimum.

3rd round at best? Wow you must be bat-shit crazy, I bet you believe Wisconsin football will win the national championship this year too huh?

I would bet Wisconsin will win it before Tennessee but of course I am not a homer like you. The guy is damaged goods coming in. He isn't 100%, didn't play most of the season, he is 3rd round at best and no way is he a 1st rounder let alone high second, maybe a late second but even that is a stretch.

[TheCheese]

I like what Im hearing about him, high characters and an on the field general. I wanted Okoye strictly for those reasons.

[Bretsky]

Tennessee is going Meachem

I'm over this pick; maybe the Turtle is going to trade Corey Williams for Moss as he'll warrant some money.

Who knows.

But we need more talent on offense to compete next year.

[TennesseePackerBacker]

It's laughable how people wanted to go Offense with the first pick when all along it was going to be Defense, the writing was on the wall. TT is building a championship defense, you can't lose if the other team can't score, remember the 02'(i think) Ravens?

I'll bet anyone here via paypal 50$ the Packers D finishes in the top 9 next year, and one of the top 4 in the NFC.

Since you're in TN your word is a bit more credible than others.

Be honest, nobody has religiously watched Harrell or even watch him semi-religiously. Let it play out. The kid's durability is a concern, but he is smart and has a lot of potential.

Cautiously optimistic.

His junior season he really started coming on, He was expected to be a real force his senior year. If you don't believe me and only get your knowledge from video games and websites then go check out NCAA from last year, Harrell was rated 90+ BEFORE the season ever started.


btw at pick 19 the Titans pick Meachem...Young to Meachem will be huge for years.