Round 5 Pick 173 TJ Slaton DT FLorida

Im mad we passed on Northwestern DL Ernest Brown, who went one pick later. I was hoping we could add another ineffective Northwestern DL to the mix. Gotta be known for something…

6’5” and 340 is a large human. They will ask him to do one thing: clog lanes. That seems to be the thing he’s good at.

He's large. Very large. If he stays in shape he could be a great pick.

Not according to his draft bios.  Looks like a plugger but can only handle single blocks.  Says he's better at rushing than would appear.  I don't care, I'll take it.

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If the guy has enough of a first step to threaten as a rusher it may not be that important for him to be a typical hogger.  It sounds like it would be enough to spring KC, which is badly needed.  I just hope we don't see a repeat of Skates Adams.

So if Kenny Clark  takes up the double team then Slaton should be single teamed which he excells at.  Or it gives Clark more single blockers.

@Henry posted:

Not according to his draft bios.  Looks like a plugger but can only handle single blocks.  Says he's better at rushing than would appear.  I don't care, I'll take it.

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If the guy has enough of a first step to threaten as a rusher it may not be that important for him to be a typical hogger.  It sounds like it would be enough to spring KC, which is badly needed.  I just hope we don't see a repeat of Skates Adams.

Or Jerel Worthy.

Why can’t we find more 5th round guys who excel at taking on double teams

I hope Keke realizes the opportunity in 2021 being a part of the weakest roster position (DL). Step up, be a solid starter, and cash in big on your next contract.

That sounds too much like Cleditus Hunt.

@ammo posted:

So if Kenny Clark  takes up the double team then Slaton should be single teamed which he excells at.  Or it gives Clark more single blockers.

I doubt he's going to be in the rotation any time soon.  Hopefully he goes full Johnny Jolly minus the sizzurp.

@"We"-Ka-Bong posted:

Why can’t we find more 5th round guys who excel at taking on double teams

Considering his size you'd think he'd be able to pull a couple of guys in just with gravity.

TJ>BJ

In his interview he said he wants to get down to 320. He also had remarked that he hopes that he can play more reps. So I see more time in the weight room and salad bar in his future.

I’ll still take him over Montravious Adams. Or Lowery for that matter.

Been waiting for a big ol' ugly DL, and this guy fills the bill.
Big + for having a good 'club' move.
I hope he is motivated enough to stay in shape, work hard, and learn from one of the best. He's got the size and strength to be effective, and opportunity is knocking on his door.

Help for Kenny Clark!

from McGinns annual draft series:

What NFL personnel men told me about Slaton before the draft:

AFC scout: “I like him. Fourth or fifth round. He’s massive and controls things. He doesn’t rush the passer, though. He was a backup first part of the year. They started him the last couple games and he was their best interior lineman. He certainly is draftable. He’s really square and strong.”

AFC scout: “It’s a toss-up between him and (Tyler) Shelvin as the best nose tackle. Massive, but ran under 5.1 (in the 40). You don’t see the pass rush yet, but as far as pushing the pocket on first and second down, yeah.”

NFC scout: “A shot in the dark. Fifth round. He’s tough enough. You got a chance to hit on some upside.”

NFC scout: “At least talent-wise, he’s up there.”

AFC scout: “He’s talented, but not consistent.”

NFC scout: “Was a legit basketball player in high school at 350 pounds. Doesn’t play low, gritty or violent. Questionable alertness, urgency, competitiveness.”

Let's see how long it takes for him to get bored & turn into Clete Hunt

This pick may have the biggest boom-or-bust potential.
A dream scenario would be that he plays well enough to push Lancaster or Lowry for snaps.
A break-even would be that he is effective in the rotation, able to spell KC as needed.
The worst is he becomes another guy that just languishes for 3-4 years.

350ish pound men that can play football don't grow on trees.  If this guy has the right attitude and work ethic he could turn into a good one.  Well worth the spot he was taken in.

https://packerswire.usatoday.c...da51cbb61b721acb21b7

Like it.  I think he's going to take a bit to develop but absolutely worth it even if only becomes good rotation. 

Is Kenny Clark finally getting a partner???

Islands in the stream.

@Pakrz posted:

350ish pound men that can play football don't grow on trees.  If this guy has the right attitude and work ethic he could turn into a good one.  Well worth the spot he was taken in.

I really see Grady Jackson when I watch him. I don’t feel like Grady was the kind of dynamic athlete that KC is, but he was just so difficult to move and did so much dirty work. If this kid could just be Grady Jackson for us then I think we will be a lot better. Lowry and Lancaster have the right attitude and seem willing to do the dirty work, but just can’t hold their ground.

@Henry posted:

Islands in the stream.

Country? Really? How dare you?

You're welcome...

Cool! TALANTED young guys.

Islands in the Stream is one of my all time favs.

Shocker

Kenny Rogers was quoted as saying he had no idea what the song meant.

One of his biggest hits.

@Iowacheese posted:

Shocker

We don't need your gang signs around here, sir.

@YATittle posted:

Kenny Rogers was quoted as saying he had no idea what the song meant.

One of his biggest hits.

Most popular music songs mean nothing to me. I don't listen to lyrics. The large majority of them are really stupid. Musicians are terrible poets.

To be fair, Kenny Rogers didn't write "Islands in the Stream."

And Barry Manilow didn't write "I Write the Songs":

@Goalline posted:

Most popular music songs mean nothing to me. I don't listen to lyrics. The large majority of them are really stupid. Musicians are terrible poets.

I'll raise you one Guy Clark.  If you can't see that, good luck with the cane.

also, you may not be listening to the right music, just saying

American Pie.

Someone asked Don McLean what it meant. He said, "It means I'll never have to work again in my life."

Todd Rundgren's "Bang on the Drum" is a great song, so perfect at Packer games.

Dreamt it. Wrote it in 15 minutes. He put it on the LP as a fuck you to the label.

Yeah, and it turned him from an Eagle fan to a Packer fan because that royalty check they mail him every year.

@Tdog posted:

I'll raise you one Guy Clark.  If you can't see that, good luck with the cane.

also, you may not be listening to the right music, just saying

Does it sound good? That’s all I care about. Poetry? I don’t listen to poetry readings. Why do I care if my favorite musicians add poetry to their music? Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, none of those guys needed poetry.

@Goalline posted:

Country? Really? How dare you?

Crossover hit.

Oh, that it was. I fell for that song during my country hating days. Another one was Gentle on My Mind. Probably the prettiest song ever sung.