Pat yourself on the back long enough...
I think he was patting himself on the front of his back.
Well that's what my bff Jenn texted me.
Packers' draft grade? Check back in 2017
Pretty good column by Vandermause on the absurdity of draft grading this early. He includes some interesting quotes about the poor 2011 draft that's referenced in this thread.
My expectations for 2014: Dix will start and be solid. He'll play tentative in year 1 and thus won't make a ton of plays but also won't blow as many plays (which will be refreshing). His biggest impact will be on Burnett, who will have a bounceback year (remember how back Collins looks next to Roman, Manuel, etc.?).
Adams will contribute 300-500 yards as the 4th WR, depending on injuries. I expect a rookie campaign similar to Jones' and Cobbs'. I'm excited to see how he develops b/c he looks to be a complete WR, able to run the whole route tree.
Thornton will have a year like Boyd in 2013. Not much playing time early but will come on at the end of the year.
Rodgers will get some playing time but won't contribute much. I'm not that excited about him. I think this will be a redshirt year for him.
Bradford, with a lot of hype for a player that dropped, just won't be able to channel his fire into consistent on-field performance. He'll be on special teams but won't play much, if any, on defense. I really think his place is at ILB if he drops a few pounds. It's just so hard to be an effective pass rusher at 6'1" with short arms.
Linsley will be a backup at C, which is nice b/c we'll actually have a legit backup here for the first time ever. But unless he learns how to play guard, he won't be active on game days. He won't really compete with Tretter for a starting position.
Abbrederis will make the team as the #5 WR and special teams guy. He won't see much time on offense until he bulks up.
Goodson and Janis are practice squad guys.
Oh, and I'm expecting at least 2 of these guys to go on IR at some point, and another 3 having lingering injuries. Sorry, just figured I'd get that out there.
Originally Posted by Shoeless Joe:
I think he was patting himself on the front of his back.
Well that's what my bff Jenn texted me.
If he's capable of a one man reach around then we should really revisit the long arm/short arm argument.
Originally Posted by CUPackFan:
My expectations for 2014: Dix will start and be solid. He'll play tentative in year 1 and thus won't make a ton of plays but also won't blow as many plays (which will be refreshing). His biggest impact will be on Burnett, who will have a bounceback year (remember how back Collins looks next to Roman, Manuel, etc.?).
Here's Pro Football Focus' look at saints Kenny Vaccaro and his rookie year playing safety
His results mirror your comments about a slower, more tentative start and a strong finish
2015 NFL mock draft. Looks like we made a deal with Seattle to move up 4 spots.
Originally Posted by Packy:
2015 NFL mock draft. Looks like we made a deal with Seattle to move up 4 spots.
Anyone have a 2016 mock yet? '17?
Originally Posted by Boris:
Don't know about Cobb but Jordy isn't a greedy person. When he signed his last deal he said "How much money do you need?"
Jordy will re-sign. Cobb will too. Watch.
Jordy will re-sign. Cobb will too. Watch.
I think you're right, or hope so anyway. And this offense with a running game and #12 sure seems exciting to me. Winning is the tide that floats all boats. Old Greg Jennings kinda got a taste of that. Follow the Hines Ward philosophy- don't chase bigger money, you'll regret it. Be a part of a winning organization and culture.
On this draft, they need Dix to hit. Even if Thornton hits and of the WRs hit, they need Dix to be the answer.
Originally Posted by Music City:
... they need Dix to be the answer.
Double Jeopardy!
Originally Posted by Music City:
...they need Dix to hit.
If I played fantasy football that'd be my team name for the next decade,
If STL converted Sam to a TE and he was running a drag route into our deep secondary, the internet would explode with what might happen next.
Originally Posted by ChilliJon:
Originally Posted by Music City:
...they need Dix to hit.
If I played fantasy football that'd be my team name for the next decade,
"My Dixie Wrecked"?
Originally Posted by SanDiegoPackFan:
Are you saying Sam has a Tight End?
When a man loves another man . . .
Based on the draft day video. I'd say Sam is doing most of the pitching and his BF is as loose as SDPF's humor.
I do wonder if Sam ever let's whitey take the hill?
What does the Packers draft grades have to do with Michael Sam? Some of you morons need to get a life
Oh please enlighten us with your draft grades, seriously don't let us morons keep you from wowing the board with your post draft analysis.
I still have an erection from your earlier post about the 2011 draft and it's been longer than 4 hours, should I be concerned?
Originally Posted by ChilliJon:
I do wonder if Sam ever let's whitey take the hill?
Aha, so this is where the term, "What in the Sam Hill" originated. Learn something new everyday here.
Oye.
If ya'll want to talk draft grades do that... if you want to discuss Michael Sam, go to his jersey thread, or get a room.
