Thursday, March 18, 2010
Thirsty For A Draft...
Well we're finally getting around to within a few hundred thousand heartbeats of the NFL's upcoming 2010 Draft and they've changed the event on us this year. Here's what is going on from NFL.Com/draft:
The Packers still have needs on the Offensive Line, primarily backup positions across the board with some attention on the starters at LG and the C positions. The Packers must certainly be looking at the backup RB and 3rd down RB positions as well. The Defensive line needs some backup depth, the Linebackers are looking for a starters, and depth, and the Secondary is only as stable as the next injury allows them to be. Glancing over the mock drafts, many are still convinced the Packers are looking for a Tackle in the 1st round, I would bet on a LB or DB before any other position, whether GM Ted Thompson is following the Best Player Available rule or not. BeerKid - Always Pack 4 Life! ________________________________ 23. Charles Brown, OT, USC - Even in the wake of the Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher re-signings, I still think Charles Brown is a major option at this pick. Aaron Rodgers received much better pass protection since losing to the Buccaneers, but things ultimately fell apart in Arizona. Relying on Clifton to protect Rodgers' blind side for another year is not a good idea. Green Bay's No. 1 priority this offseason is finding a top-notch left tackle for Rodgers. Ted Thompson usually opts to draft the best player available, and you can make the argument that Brown fits that distinction here. 56. Brandon Ghee, CB, Wake Forest - I think this is a very possible landing spot for Dexter McCluster. Green Bay's offense is already explosive; imagine how much better it will be with a prolific weapon like Dexter McCluster. McCluster would also cure Green Bay's kick-returning woes. 87. Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, CB/KR, IUP - Al Harris, who just turned 35, is coming off ACL surgery. Tramon Williams played well as a substitute, but with Harris and Charles Woodson getting, as Emmitt would say, "long in the mouth," the Packers need to look into obtaining a young corner. Akwasi Owusu-Ansah had five return touchdowns for Indiana of Pennsylvania in 2009. 120. Larry Asante, SS, Nebraska - Another upgrade for a secondary that was torched by Kurt Warner. Atari Bigby always seems to be hurt. Walter Cherepinsky - Walter Football www.walterfootball.com/draft2010.php ________________________________ 23. Charles Brown, OT, USC - The Packers allowed a league-leading 51 sacks last season. A good number of those were due to Aaron Rodgers' tendency to hang on to the football far too long, but the offensive line could certainly be upgraded. Charles Brown has flown under the radar this offseason, but he legitimately has the athleticism to develop into an elite left tackle. With unproven players like Anthony Davis and Bruce Campbell receiving much of the attention, Brown could end up being a real steal in the late 1st. 56. Jahvid Best, RB, California - Best would be the perfect compliment to Ryan Grant. 87. John Jerry, OG, Mississippi - Jerry could push Josh Sitton for the starting RG position. Draft Ace http://www.draftace.com/ ________________________________ 23. Charles Brown, OT, USC - Brown surprised many by checking in at 305lbs at the combine, which should keep his stock near the back end of Round One. He is the perfect left tackle in a zone blocking scheme and should help keep Aaron Rodgers healthy. 56. Brandon Ghee, CB, Wake Forest Robert Davis - Footballs Future www.footballsfuture.com/2010/nflmockdraft.html ________________________________ 23. Mike Iupati, G, Idaho - The Packers have brought back their two offensive tackles, Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher, which helps for the short term. Iupati can start at guard right away and take over tackle duties down the road. (Previous pick: Charles Brown) Pat Kirwan - NFL.Com www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d816f37c9 ________________________________ 23. Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida - After their switch to a 3-4 defense last offseason the Packers got by with the parts they had for the most part. However, adding a rush linebacker will be near the top of their priority list in the draft and Jason Pierre-Paul is one of those guys who just wow's you with his natural athleticism. 56. Rodger Saffold, OT, Indiana 87. Amari Spievey, CB, Iowa Consensus Draft Services cdsdraft.com/mocks/round-1.html ________________________________ 23. Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee - Williams is a very good DT and considered to be the third top DT in this 2010 NFL Mock Draft. I previously had Brian Price ahead of him but Price is not as versatile as Dan Williams and Williams can fit more Schemes. The Packers have tried a couple years to get a great DT in the middle and I think that they do it with this pick here. 56. Ciron Black, T, LSU The Packers get a player that most likely is going to be a Right Tackle in the NFL. 87. Joe Mcknight, RB, USC 120. Sam Young, OT, ND New NFL Draft newnfldraft.com/archives/1125 ________________________________ 23. Taylor Mays, S, USC - Mays' NFL draft stock dropped a little bit this year but he has great size at the safety position. Some teams are concerned with his covering skills and how he plays the play action. I think he will be a great player in the NFL and he is one of the top DB's in my 2010 NFL Mock Draft. He had a great combine and I think the Packers could really use Taylor Mays in the secondary. They biggest need was OT but they resigned Chad Clifton to fill that hole. Look for the big hitting Taylor Mays to be pick by the Green Bay Packers in the 2010 NFL mock draft. 56. Anthony Dixon, RB, Mississippi State - Dixon is a big, powerful runner. He did a great job of improving his stock for the 2010 NFL mock draft. After a great career at Ole Miss, I think he will have similar success in the NFL. New Sport Draft newsportdraft.com ________________________________ 23. Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas - With Clifton and Tauscher back in the fold, no reason for the Packers to reach for an OT here. That can be addressed in round 2. So the Packers go for an impact player - the perfect bookend for Clay Matthews. Big, strong, fast, agile, fluid, Kindle is all of these. Playing in the elephant position, Kindle lined up on both the left and right, with his hand down and standing as a LB. While Jerry Hughes may be a better pure pass rusher, Kindle is the complete package. Matthews and Kindle on the same D would be a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks. (Al Bracco - Draft Tek Packers Analyst) 56. Brandon Ghee, CB, Wake Forest - Ghee has the size and speed the Packers covet at the cornerback position. A physical corner and great leaper, Ghee can play zone or man coverage. His technique and footwork are sometimes lacking, which results in Ghee being somewhat inconsistent. With the right coaching, Ghee could develop into a very good corner in the league. (Al Bracco - Draft Tek Packers Analyst) 87. Larry Asante, SS, Nebraska 120. Kyle Calloway, OT, Iowa 151. Rahim Alem, OLB, LSU Draft Tek www.drafttek.com/round12010.asp ________________________________ 23. Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland - One of the big surprises for novices coming out of the combine was the lightning-quick 40 time posted by Campbell at 4.85. But people who know Maryland football have been aware of Campbell and his workout warrior reputation. The Packers signed Chad Clifton to a new contract recently, but the team desperately needs an injection of youth to its offensive line. Campbell could provide a boost to a unit that had trouble at times protecting QB Aaron Rodgers in 2009. Lou Pickney, DraftKing.Com www.draftking.com/nfl/2010/mockdraft.shtml ________________________________ |
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