Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[esoxx]

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.

Wasn't favre a 3rd rounder? I guess he's a lock for the hall of fame then. LOL

He was picked in round 2

He also didn't think Meachem or any of the WR's left on the board would make the team and is banking on K-Rob for big things.

[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.

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.

Wasn't favre a 3rd rounder? I guess he's a lock for the hall of fame then. LOL

He was picked in round 2

Barely, close enough, just tryin to make a point.

[b bulldog]

Was Jarvis moss a reach in your opinion because he was rated behind Harrell on NFL.com

[Packgator]

[quote="Merlin"][quote="TennesseePackerBacker"][quote="Merlin"]

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.

Almost every mock (for what it's worth) had him mid to late first.

[TheCheese]

I am so glad we choose Hawk last year, what a perfect player to build a D around.

[Rastak]

From the ESPN live draft chat......


KEITH KIDD: With 16th pick Green Bay selects Justin Harrell. Green Bay is a true value team, they rely heavily on their player stack, and Harrell was easily the best player on the board. The addition of Harrell continues to the youth movement of the defensive side. Thompson is building this team around a tough defense. I thought the pick here could have been Alan Branch or a playmaking WR. Harrell is an impresive athlete for his size, but has never been a really effective inside pass rusher. But he has potenital to develop into a good two down player in the NFL. It is a little bit of a reach in our view since he was ranked 30th on our board.



edit: not ripping you guys, he does say he was the BPA

[b bulldog]

Whoever said a third rounder is totally misguided

[Charles Woodson]

From the ESPN live draft chat......


KEITH KIDD: With 16th pick Green Bay selects Justin Harrell. Green Bay is a true value team, they rely heavily on their player stack, and Harrell was easily the best player on the board. The addition of Harrell continues to the youth movement of the defensive side. Thompson is building this team around a tough defense. I thought the pick here could have been Alan Branch or a playmaking WR. Harrell is an impresive athlete for his size, but has never been a really effective inside pass rusher. But he has potenital to develop into a good two down player in the NFL. It is a little bit of a reach in our view since he was ranked 30th on our board.



edit: not ripping you guys, he does say he was the BPA

i posted that a lil while ago

[BallHawk]

There's another surprise.

[b bulldog]

Did you hear the boos at the atrium

[TennesseePackerBacker]

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

Sounds more like a homer assessment than a credible one to me.

Believe what you want, I certainly don't care what people on an internet forum think of me. I'm just giving you a review of what I've seen. I love the Vols like most of you love the Badgers, I've seen or went to just about every game in the past 10 years. I've also made the journey to GB and watched the Packers play('96 against the Chargers).

[woodbuck27]

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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 1:43 pm Post subject:

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http://www.forecaster.ca/jsonline/football/extras.cgi?2007-nfldraft-profiles51-100

99th ranked Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee . . .

picked at #16 by Ted Thompson for the Green Bay Packers

Comment woodbuck27:

So he would be projected to be picked long after the first round and more likely in the late second or third round.

Whats the word on DT Justin Harrell ??

A tantalizing mix of raw mass, athleticism, and leadership, Harrell can be dominant at times.

Harrell plays with a lot of heart and is a take-charge defender, leading the way in run-stopping and occasionally sneaking into the backfield for a sack.

He possesses a lot of presence on the field, both in terms of physicality and will-power.

His biggest problem has been staying healthy, and a couple of serious injuries kept him from really blossoming.

He's a sleeper due to a shortened senior campaign, but could really surprise if he stays on the field.

That's some dope on this pick.

[Lurker64]

The interesting question is how many of the guys we, the message boards, like that will go in the few picks following the Packers. If Olsen, and a bunch of the WRs are still there in the next few picks, the rest of the NFL apparently agrees with Thompson on his evaluation of the skill players we liked.

For example, Tenn just took a Safety not named Nelson, despite needing a WR.

[BallHawk]

Whoever said a third rounder is totally misguided

That was Merlin and I agree that saying that is ludacris.

[Rastak]

Titans take Griffin....



Michael Griffin
S | (5'11", 202, 4.45) | TEXAS

Scouts Grade: 89


Strengths: Shows the ability to change directions quickly, explodes out of cuts and has good short-area man-to-man cover skills. Possesses good top-end speed, has long arms and can cover the deep middle of the field when he makes the right reads. Is tall, has god leaping ability and flashes the ability to catch the ball at its highest point. Possesses decent ball skills and is capable of making some big plays in coverage. He fills hard versus the run, possesses excellent closing speed for the position and can be an explosive open field tackler capable of knocking the ball loose. Plays with a good motor, is willing in run support and always seems to be around the ball at the end of the play. Has blocked six kicks, can cover kicks and should make an immediate impact on special teams.

Weaknesses: Lacks elite size, doesn't have great lower body strength and is vulnerable to getting engulfed when he lines up in the box. He can be over-aggressive at times and will get caught peeking in the backfield. He over-pursues at times and will get caught out of position as a tackler on occasion. He will take some false steps and needs to be coached to improve his recognition skills. Though durability isn't a substantial concern, he has been slowed by injuries at times.

Overall: Griffin saw action in 12 games (two starts; nickel package) during his true freshman season in 2003 as the backup strong safety registering 65 total tackles, five tackles for loss, two sacks, two pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. In 2004, he played in all 12 games (one start) finishing the year with 49 total tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, three pass breakups, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and two blocked kicks. Griffin started 12 of 13 games at strong safety in 2005 and recorded 124 total tackles, four tackles for loss, three interceptions, eight pass breakups, three fumble recoveries, one forced fumble, and four blocked kicks. In 2006 he started all 13 games at free safety, registering 126 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, 10 pass breakups, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two blocked kicks, and four interceptions. Griffin was named a second team All-American (media) and a first team All-Big 12 (media and coaches) performer.
Griffin doesn't have elite size and he needs to improve his consistency as a tackler. However, he has the frame to get bigger, he is extremely "coachable" and he always seems to be in on big plays. Griffin is a relentless run supporter, he displays very good range in deep coverage and he is one of the best special team's players in the 2007 draft class. If coached properly, Griffin has the physical tools to emerge as an upper-echelon starting safety in the NFL. That's why, despite a sub-par senior season, we believe Griffin warrants consideration late in the first round.



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