2012 draft class according to GM Ted Thompson (Bob McGinn)

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2012 draft class according to GM Ted Thompson
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by Bob McGinn

Here is what Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson said this week about his 2012 draft choices and college free agents (round and overall pick in parentheses; Nick Perry and Sean Richards are on injured reserve; B.J. Coleman and Andrew Datko are on practice squad):

(1-28) Nick Perry, OLB, Southern California:
"He's got rare strength and power, and the ability to set the edge. It's a shame he got hurt (wrist), but we expect him to make a strong comeback next year. We asked him to do stuff he didn't do in college. Obviously, he is better at some things than others. But physically and ability-wise, he's fine. I think he's going to be a good player for us. As a rookie, you try to bring guys in and let 'em play to their strengths. That's what our staff did. As you grow, you try to augment that."
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Past the click; Ted Thompon's remarks on the rest of the 2012 Draft and College Free Agents.

1/10/134:22 AM

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Contributions abound from Packers' rookies
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by Bob McGinn

On Saturday night, Green Bay's rookie contingent will include two starters, three situational substitutes and four others on the 53-man roster. Two others are on injured reserve.

Through 17 games, those 11 rookies have combined to play 132 games, including 28 starts.

In contrast, the 49ers' eight rookies have a collective total of 26 games played and no starts.

The seven rookies who have played from scrimmage on defense have played 2,670 snaps, or 13.7% of the available defensive plays. Coach Mike McCarthy and defensive coordinator Dom Capers wanted versatile players with speed, and this rookie class provided that. continue

More quotes from TT after the click.

1/10/134:28 AM

Rusty42 inch pythons brother!

RE Hayward:

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He's kind of a quiet kid but appears to be pretty confident and knows how to play the game.

That's probably why he's my favorite player out of this draft class. He's one of those guys who knows he's good, and more importantly doesn't have to put on a song and dance number about it. He just shows up and lets his play do the talking. Great work as usual Ted!