An Important Public Service Announcement

[Lurker64]

No matter how happy or unhappy you are with any of Thompson's picks in this draft, it's important to point out that those guys are now Packers. I don't care if you think that Harrell, Jackson, Jones, and Rouse ought to be working at Dairy Queen. They're not just Thompson's guys anymore, they're Packer guys and therefore they're our guys too.

Those players who Thompson didn't get? Those aren't our guys, no matter how much we liked them before the draft. It doesn't matter how well they do, but we certainly shouldn't want them to do well against the Packers.

In retrospect, there might be picks I would prefer happened differently, but right now as a fan of the Green Bay Packers I would very much like to see Harrell get 10 sacks, Jackson run for 1000 yards, Jones catch 10 touchdowns, and Rouse force 10 fumbles. I can't imagine that any of you, no matter how unhappy you are with Thompson's picks, would prefer they do anything less.

Whether or not you think they're good picks or not, one of the common threads of all of Thompson's picks so far is that they're all pretty likable guys. So rather than ripping them, how about we start liking them? After all, they're Packers now and so they're our guys.

[Brando19]

I appreciate you trying to get the atmosphere a little more postive around here, but the fact is we're all a little puzzled as to why our draft sucked so bad today.

[MJZiggy]

Nice thread, Lurker. I agree with the sentiments. Very soon it will be time to see what these boys can do, and personally, I can't wait.

[Charles Woodson]

I appreciate you trying to get the atmosphere a little more postive around here, but the fact is we're all a little puzzled as to why our draft sucked so bad today.

The draft doesnt suck untill we see what these puppies can do on the feild. I understand your fustration and i had exactly ur attitude at first but, getting mad doesnt change shit, just give them a fair shot, then you can bash them and TT all you want

[Partial]

Lets go Harrell!!! If he is a pro-bowler we are all eating our words and praising TT. Now get it done Harrell!!

[Lurker64]

I appreciate you trying to get the atmosphere a little more postive around here, but the fact is we're all a little puzzled as to why our draft sucked so bad today.

From what I can understand, the majority of the anger is due to the guys we didn't get, not the guys we did get. It's not like Jackson is a terrible RB or Harrell is a terrible DT. It's not like Rouse can't hit people or Jones can't catch the ball when it's thrown to him.

About the guys we didn't get? Screw 'em! They play for someone else now. I don't care how much I liked Meachem yesterday, I want to see Nick Collins knock his block off if he goes over the middle next time we play New Orleans. I don't care how good a fit Lynch would have been in Green and Gold, I'd like to see A.J. Hawk put the fear of god into him by laying the wood in the backfield when we play Buffalo.

We have the guys we picked, we don't have the guys other people picked. I would like to see the guys we picked kick the asses of the guys we didn't pick six ways from Sunday every opportunity they have. No real Packer fan would rather see them fail to prove themselves right or Thompson wrong.

[Bretsky]

I don't think the draft was terrible; I'd rate it in the C+ to B- range; I'm taking a wait and see approach. I like the #2 RB and the #3 S pick.

Time will tell on the first rounder
I hope I'm wrong on the WR

[GoPackGo]

Harrell better step in next to Pickett and show us why he was picked so high, but we have to take a wait and see approach with the rest of the draft picks rounds 2-7.

[Joemailman]

I don't think the draft was terrible; I'd rate it in the C+ to B- range; I'm taking a wait and see approach. I like the #2 RB and the #3 S pick.

Time will tell on the first rounder
I hope I'm wrong on the WR

James Jones
WR, San Jose State

War Room analysis
Post-draft analysis: Looking to add a receiver who can eventually replace Donald Driver, the Packers grabbed the highly productive Jones. He is not a workout warrior, but is a good athlete with good hands and a knack for making big plays.

Strengths: Is a strong runner after the catch. Can turn short receptions into long touchdowns. Has quickness to separate when running routes with knee bend and good body position. Shows good, strong hands. Shows the toughness to catch slants and crossing routes with linebackers barreling down on him. Is fearless going up for high passes. Is elusive enough to make the first defender miss.

Weaknesses: Lacks elite speed to separate on deep routes. Runs upright too often, hindering ability to make strong, quick cuts.

Bottom line: Jones will be a surprise because of his big-play flair. He should improve with pro experience and become a good receiver with big-play ability.

Vinnie Iyer analysis
After a potential stumble with defensive tackle Justin Harrell in Round 1, Green Bay has redeemed itself by first adding Nebraska running back Brandon Jackson and now this underrated wide receiver from San Jose State to help Brett Favre win now.

Don't you think his strengths are a perfect fit for the WCO?

[The Leaper]

I don't think the draft was terrible; I'd rate it in the C+ to B- range; I'm taking a wait and see approach. I like the #2 RB and the #3 S pick.

Time will tell on the first rounder
I hope I'm wrong on the WR

I'm with you Bretsky. I give Thompson a B- right now...mostly because he just hasn't been able to get a playmaker on offense. However, I think a lot of that had to do with the fact our draft position made that very difficult this year. Things didn't fall our way in that regard.

You will learn to really like the WR Jones. He reminds me a ton of Driver...who I think he will eventually be the replacement for in 2-3 years. Very smart. Great fundamentals. Good character guy. He will blossom under the wing of Driver.

BTW...am I the only one who feels that Driver should be granted the invitation to become our WR coach the minute he decides to retire?

[Tarlam!]

Lurker, I really appreciate this thread and the sentiments you are trying to get across. I could not agree with you more.

Last draft, the only guy I knew was A.J. "Knew". Hahahaha.

I was pleasantly surprised by the 2006, but since we had Hawk, I was elated.

Since we didn't pick #5 this year, we don't have the same feelings.

Still, these guys are Packers now and I love 'em!

[Jimx29]

Me thinks that the majority of the first day draft haters will be in line at shopko to get their Harrell jerseys first thing Monday A.M.

[Bretsky]

Me thinks that the majority of the first day draft haters will be in line at shopko to get their Harrell jerseys first thing Monday A.M.

I was hoping for Michael Bush so I could have a jerwey with Bush on the back

[Partial]

Me thinks that the majority of the first day draft haters will be in line at shopko to get their Harrell jerseys first thing Monday A.M.

I was hoping for Michael Bush so I could have a jerwey with Bush on the back

Bushless is much better :P

[mmmdk]

I liked Justin Harrell from the get go, what happened in rounds 2 & 3 are still a mystery to me, but one can only hope that these new Packer players are actually...uhm...players.

What worries me is the notion that TT is so obsessed with finding a diamond in the rough - that's for draft day 2 or FA rookies. Sans Harrell (who I believe is pro bowl caliber talent) the 2007 draft, so far, smells like the 2005 draft. The 2005 Packer draft is a C- at best with AR as a factor too.