2008 NFL Draft Overall Rankings (Top 100)

[Bretsky]

I think replacing Tausch will not be too bad to replace. Moll seems to be doing a decent job and he's just in his second year. I'm sure he'll only get better.

Replacing Clifton is a challenge though. This year there is supposed to be a lot of OT talent as well as CB talent. With Thompson taking the BPA, we could end up with some combination of OT/CB in the first two rounds. A stud DE wouldn't hurt either.

IF we got a really good player at each position, this team would be looking great going forward.

I'm all about the BPA though. If there is a stud RB, WR, DE, S, OG, QB then I'm happy because playmakers are so rare that getting one goes a long way and passing on one hurts for a long time.

My gut tells me we are still taking the BPA except for QB. I think that's what we did last year. TT dodged the question, but my view is he had Brady Quinn rated higher than Justin Harrell.

[Joemailman]

Both Football's Future and NFL Draft Countdown have Packers taking Steve Slaton at #30. Grant and Slaton would be an exciting combination.

By the way, there should be a rule against any more teams trading 1st round picks to the Patriots. Pats have 49ers pick and will be picking anywhere from 2-5. One mock draft has Pats ending up with McFadden.

[Deputy Nutz]

Both Football's Future and NFL Draft Countdown have Packers taking Steve Slaton at #30. Grant and Slaton would be an exciting combination.

By the way, there should be a rule against any more teams trading 1st round picks to the Patriots. Pats have 49ers pick and will be picking anywhere from 2-5. One mock draft has Pats ending up with McFadden.

I believe that they lost their pick in the 1st round for spygate, but I also heard that they lose their highest pick? I think they lose their own but, that is just crazy that they will be picking in the top ten. I wouldn't be suprised if they trade that pick to acquire more talent in the first round and second round. That would be even worse.


Anyways the Packers could pick Slaton if he comes out and that is a big "IF". He is only 190 pounds and needs to work on things for one more year, if he put on another 15 pounds and kept his speed and quickness then he could vault into the top ten in 2009.

Maybe the Packers work a deal out with the Pats and get their top pick and select McFadden. That would be cool.

Tauscher could be replaced and if it comes down to that, if I could replace him with anyone it would be Micheal Oher out of Mississippi. the guy is an athletic monster, slow learner based on his difficult up bringing, but he is an athletic freak. There was a book written about him called, "Blind Side". Really good read, since I have read it I have kept up on the kid. He could have gone to school any where but he choose Ole' Miss because of the support network there due to his adoptive family.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Replacing Clifton is a challenge though.

Colledge is not perfect for LT, a bit taller guy with longer arms is ideal. But he is close enough, and I was impressed with how he has played there when given a shot. (Of course he played LT at Boise State, so it's not a stretch for him.) I wouldn't rule him out.

[Deputy Nutz]

Replacing Clifton is a challenge though.

Colledge is not perfect for LT, a bit taller guy with longer arms is ideal. But he is close enough, and I was impressed with how he has played there when given a shot. (Of course he played LT at Boise State, so it's not a stretch for him.) I wouldn't rule him out.

Left tackle is still his natural position. Some scouts thought to move him inside because he wasn't real heavy and because he didn't have elite height, but he is 6-4, that is tall enough in most cases.

[VegasPackFan]

No matter what happens in the first two rounds, you just have to know that TT will find a gem in the 3rd!