Looking Ahead to the Offseason UPDATED with Mock Draft

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Originally posted by Tdog:

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It would demonstrate a clean break from the reality of the problems facing this team.

I don't know. I've been learning a lot from the NRA lately. Apparently the answer to lessening gun violence is for everyone to have more guns. So likewise, the answer to lessening QB sacks and improving the OL must be to have more WRs!

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Originally posted by YATittle:
Hope we get a thumper FB to join Kuhn and replace one of our TEs....

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@Packerpedia
Apparently the Lions are going to release Kyle Vanden Bosch.

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Originally posted by Boris:
Moving right along.... Draft & Develop

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First thoughts on Packers Draft Season
jerseyal.com

In a most interesting interview after the Play-Off loss to the Niners, DL Coach MIKE TRGOVAC spoke to J.S. beat writer TOM SILVERSTEIN about his charges and admitted that he feels the PACKERS down-lineman have a serious lack of “length” to work with in blocking passing and sight lanes of opposing QBs. To be honest I hadn’t given that a whole lot of thought until he brought it up, but sure enough a look at their current roster reveals a serious lack of height along the DL. Green Bay’s tallest two defensive linemen, C.J. WILSON & MIKE NEAL, stand 6’3” tall. Everyone else is either 6’0, 6’1 or 6’2. None of these guys is going to tower over the people blocking them. It’s not just height, since arm length can be a major factor in the equation, but the two often do go together in a person. continue

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Originally posted by Grave Digger:
Here is my first mock draft of the offseason:

Round 2…Pick 59
FS Tony Jefferson…Oklahoma
5’11”…210 lbs.
*A really natural football player…Very athletic with above average speed, quickness, and agility…Can stick with Receivers in Man and has the vision and instincts to hold his own in Zone…Strong and physical, doesn’t back down from bigger players like Backs and TEs in the pass game or run game…Great instincts as a run defender, diagnosing plays quickly and reacting quickly…Closes fast on ball carriers and is always going for the big hit

Compares to: S Ryan Clark…Pittsburgh Steelers

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STRENGTHS Athletic, tough-minded safety. Plays all over the field, in a stack, on slot receivers, and single-high. Can lay the wood. Explosive blitzer who times his start well and brings pop as a tackler. Discards poor blocking attempts by fullbacks and receivers with hands and tenacity to make a play on the ball. Maintains outside leverage when playing containment responsibilities to force run plays inside. Good ball skills, follows receivers’ eyes in man or keeps his in the backfield in zone to break on passes. Flashes the hands to make the one-handed grab and is competitive in 50/50 and jump ball situations. Covers running backs on wheel routes adeptly, and can take away safety valve routes from slot receivers. Should be a special teams force early in his career due to his aggressive nature, speed, and tackling ability. Infectious attitude that helps him be a team leader.

WEAKNESSES Short and lacks the ideal bulk for a NFL defensive back. Does not have elite speed, will fall behind better slot receivers on crosses if unable to get a hand on them off the line. Stays high in his backpedal and will stop his feet when lined up off the slot, receivers can eat up cushion. Linemen and tight ends use their superior size and length to engulf him in the run game. Poor tackling technique, will launch himself or dive at ball carriers, resulting in missed tackles.

BOTTOM LINE Though shorter than most top safety prospects, Jefferson’s leadership skills, physicality around the line of scrimmage and his coverage skills will entice teams to pick him early in the 2013 draft.

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Originally posted by Herschel:
Why does anyone give that moron web hits?

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Originally posted by Hungry5:
Really like Jefferson.

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Originally posted by FLPACKER:
Some fun speculation

https://www.profootballfocus.c...s-green-bay-packers/

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Originally posted by Henry:
The whole point of drafting oline isn't just to create a better running game, it's to create a consistent pocket to let all the talent in the pass game, including RBs, to perform.

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Quarless is 100% and ready to roll or they really like Brandon Bostick - or both.

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Originally posted by Henry: Start a Blog!

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Originally posted by sschumer:


http://draftheadquarters.com/mock-draft.htm

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After seeing Arkansas' Tyler Wilson in person twice, I can say without reservation that he is worth a first round pick in this year's draft.