2006 Live DRAFT Thread

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B, great article! What a day so far!!! Our dream has come true!!!

[Joemailman]

A.J. will be the first real leader we've had on this defense since leroy Butler.

[packrulz]

Packers D will be badass this year!

[HarveyWallbangers]

This is the first time ever that the Packers have picked the guy I wanted. YES!

Let's pick up Davin Joseph in round 2. Let's trade Javon Walker for a 2nd round pick, and grab a WR with that pick or in round 3.

[hurleyfan]

bullshit, bulllshit, everything is fucking bullshit? AJ fucking Hawk??? This guy is the fucking slowest LB ive ever seen. This is a fucked up pick but a fucked up GM. Shit. Just shit.

Tank put the friggin bowl dude. You gotta be outta your mind to knock this pick..

Well, Tank didn't disappoint!

[Rastak]

This is the guy I was worried about.....he'll be outstanding (as will Hawk)

Vernon Davis
TE, Maryland

War Room analysis
Hands: Has soft hands and catches the ball well. Is a tenacious receiver. Has a big vertical leap. Wins jump balls and makes acrobatic catches. Grade: 8.3.

Patterns: Has a great understanding of the passing game. Knows how to beat man and zone coverage. Has elite speed for the position. Can stretch defenses but is willing to play in short and intermediate zones. Can turn short routes into long gains. Excels at running routes. Shows the burst to create separation in open field. Grade: 8.5.

Run after catch: Speed makes him a scoring threat any time he touches the ball. Is elusive; makes defenders miss. Can outrun most defenders. Grade: 8.5.

Release: Is quick off the line and shows the burst to keep defenders away. Sometimes struggles if defenders lock on. Combination of quickness and athleticism creates mismatches. Grade: 7.9.

Blocking: His only weakness. Gets to the second level quickly but struggles to hit linebackers. Has great strength but does not use hands well and has trouble at the point of attack. Must improve technique. Would work best as an H-back or "move" tight end who won't need to block. Grade: 7.6.

Bottom line: A super athlete, Davis has prototypical size, strength and outstanding speed for his position. His playmaking ability is a result of great instincts, good attitude and a strong work ethic. With his physical attributes and skills, Davis, an early-entry junior, is the top tight end in this class and a potential top 15 pick.

Dan Pompei analysis
Is one of the best tight end prospects ever. Is a physical freak who had an incredible pre-draft workout for scouts, coaches and GMs. Has rare athleticism. Is fast and explosiveness and very quick. Runs excellent routes. Is smooth in and out of breaks. Causes matchup problems. Shows outstanding ball skills. Is tough, and will fight for the ball. Gets yards after the catch. Can block at the point of attack, but isn't a killer blocker. Shows good balance and quick footwork as a blocker. Works hard. Is a tad shorter than ideal.
No. 1 on Pompei's TE rankings

[FritzDontBlitz]

ss marquand manuel.
dt ryan pickett.
cb charles woodson.
drafting lb aj hawk at #5.

our defense just went off the charts improvement-wise.

from one former linebacker to another: well done, teddy bear......

[GBRulz]

HA ! did you guys see the camera on the Packers Draft Day Party at Lambeau with the kid with the #84 jersey on...put a paper over Walkers name and it said TRADER!

AWESOME PICK TT

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Davis seems extremely happy

[imscott72]

Now....What do we do with the 2nd pick??? Any predictions???

Tamba Hali or Davin Joseph

I'd be happy with Mangold if he falls into the 2nd round...

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Tank when he is DPOY you'll be singing a different tune. TANKS GONNA GET HAWK'D!

More likely every one will get HUFF-ed.

[Bretsky]

I think the people saying Hawk could very likely be a HOFer at LB are right on....He has it all and then some.

Glad you are on board the Hawk Train Nick

B

[Rastak]

HA ! did you guys see the camera on the Packers Draft Day Party at Lambeau with the kid with the #84 jersey on...put a paper over Walkers name and it said TRADER!

AWESOME PICK TT

Would have been funnier if he put traitor....

[CyclonePackFan]

Now....What do we do with the 2nd pick??? Any predictions???

Tamba Hali or Davin Joseph

I'd be happy with Mangold if he falls into the 2nd round...

Forgot about Mangold, I don't think he'll drop though.

[mraynrand]

Can someone explain to me what happens if Hawk can't cover the deep middle in the dime? What if Barnett is actually faster and better than Hawk? If so, then TT just blew a #5 pick on a guy that will play 2of3 or 3of4 plays on defense. They had better be certain that this guy can stay on the field every down or it's a terrible pick.