Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[MJZiggy]

G'nite folks. I will be dreaming of sacks and INT's tonight.

[HarveyWallbangers]

When I picture Jackson, I picture Clinton Portis. Write-up seems similiar to what i'd right for Portis. Except the negatives probably wouldn't be there.

Watch his video. Looks like Edge. Or, more appropriately, Dominic Rhodes.

[The Leaper]

I like Rouse...not sure where he will fit at this point, and I'm not sure Thompson does either. He has the ability to fit at either SS or SLB...I'm guessing they stick him at SS to start with, because I feel they think Poppinga still can improve. If Popp flames out...I wouldn't be shocked if they consider switching Rouse to SLB.

[packers11]

haha i'm watching the video of the pick shown then them booing T.T...

I find all the booing amusing... But maybe im just a sick individual ... haha

[chain_gang]

Did David Irons go yet?

[The Leaper]

Pete Prisco predicted this pick yesterday for Green Bay; he's been accurate in the past. I almost fell off my chair when I heard that this morning. And he was right

Yeah...Kirwan also nailed it.

When I'm talking about mocks, I'm talking about the plethora out there in the weeks leading up to the draft by people who really have no connection to NFL personnel whatsoever.

Guys who were talking to GMs and scouts knew Harrell was likely a top 20 pick. Talent gets snapped up on the DL quickly in the draft.

[wist43]

Very, very, very underwhelming draft.

Big bunch of "so what".

This makes me feel great. You said the same thing last year Wist...and the draft turned out to be a pretty good one.

No I didn't... I liked last years draft all along. There's a paper trail if you care to look. I call em as I see em.

As for being underwhelmed to this point... overall, I just don't see how this makes them much better.

I have a feeling I'm going to like Harrell - even if I don't agree with the pick. As I've said, for the pick to be justified, Harrell has to at least flash pro bowl ability. The Packers are pretty solid at DT to begin with, so they've put themselves in a position where they're going to have to cut a pretty good player to make room for Harrell, and then Harrell will step in and simply be a part of that 4 man rotation. If he turns out to be special, then it's a good pick - if he's just good, it's a bad pick.

Brandon Jackson - somebody compared him to Morency... seems to be a pretty fair comparison. I would hope that Jackson is a little tougher, but he really doesn't seem to be a 20-25 carry/gm back. So what does that leave the Packers with??? Two 12.5 carry/gm backs??? I think the Packers needed to land a back that could carry the load. Morency is strictly a 3rd down back IMO.

James Jones - PFW had him rated as an undrafted FA; Sporting News as a 4th rounder. Does he have the short area burst and long speed to seperate him from Ruvell Martin and Carlyle Holiday??? Seems like just a guy.

Aaron Rouse - Doesn't seem to fit anything the Packers do. Is he going to be able to match up in coverage??? In a different scheme, I think I'd love the pick, but given what the Packers do on defense, I find it a very curious pick.

It seems to me, that the drafting of these specific players, at the positions they play, simply beg more questions than they answer.

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When I picture Jackson, I picture Clinton Portis. Write-up seems similiar to what i'd right for Portis. Except the negatives probably wouldn't be there.

Watch his video. Looks like Edge. Or, more appropriately, Dominic Rhodes.

I was going to comment but I did not. It wasn't a direct link that you posted. I'll youtube him right now.

After watching, I must say he kinda runs like Ahman. Definitely runs with a nasty streak. It looks like he played bigger than he is; I figured he'd be more of a scatback.

[Tarlam!]

I like Rouse...not sure where he will fit at this point, and I'm not sure Thompson does either. He has the ability to fit at either SS or SLB...I'm guessing they stick him at SS to start with, because I feel they think Poppinga still can improve. If Popp flames out...I wouldn't be shocked if they consider switching Rouse to SLB.

Rouse will be there to keep that friggin' new Lion in check. I bet he gets the assignment to back up Harris against CJ.

[The Leaper]

Where are you getting this stuff Wist?

You weren't thrilled on Hawk last year...said he'd be OK, but not great. Besides, it is easier to be thrilled about a draft when you are picking 5th overall.

Jones is a very solid WR. I think he is an even better prospect that Jennings long term...although he certainly isn't the playmaker WR we need and will need some time to develop.

Jackson is not like Morency. He is very similar to Ahman Green in many ways. He is a solid all-around talent who is capable on short yardage stuff...which I know is your main concern with Morency. I think they will make a good tandem.

Rouse...he's an enigma right now. However, you have to give TT props for taking a guy like that and saying he projects him to SS...more or less admitting that he made a mistake on Manuel.

[Tarlam!]

Wisty, I love your posts.

'nuff said.

[Bretsky]

Just posted the PI chat on the draft; check it out as there is some good juice

My general comments of the day

Time will tell on the first

I like the second, BUT instead of trading down GB should have traded up a few spots in front on MN to secure Rice or Jarrett. When they went off the board you were now getting the next level down in quality at WR IMO. They could have probably given up a 4th or so to get there, and they could always trade down in round 3. Still could have picked up Pittman and possibly Jackson..but probably not.

I'd have liked to see them get Rice/Jarrett along with Pittman in addition to my first.

It seems like TT is aggressive to trade down but passive to trade up

[HarveyWallbangers]

I like the second, BUT instead of trading down GB should have traded up a few spots in front on MN to secure Rice or Jarrett.

One question. If the Packers did get Moss, would you feel the same way?

[Partial]

Just posted the PI chat on the draft; check it out as there is some good juice

My general comments of the day

Time will tell on the first

I like the second, BUT instead of trading down GB should have traded up a few spots in front on MN to secure Rice or Jarrett. When they went off the board you were now getting the next level down in quality at WR IMO. They could have probably given up a 4th or so to get there, and they could always trade down in round 3. Still could have picked up Pittman and possibly Jackson..but probably not.

I'd have liked to see them get Rice/Jarrett along with Pittman in addition to my first.

It seems like TT is aggressive to trade down but passive to trade up

Rice violates what once was the "gator receiver rule" which has since evolved to the "spurrier receiver rule". Jarrett would have been nice, though. He has excellent body control for the jump ball.

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I like the second, BUT instead of trading down GB should have traded up a few spots in front on MN to secure Rice or Jarrett.

One question. If the Packers did get Moss, would you feel the same way?

I would not, because then the need of a big receiver who can catch the jump ball is filled.