Looking Ahead to the Offseason UPDATED with Mock Draft

Alot of possibilities depending on how the picks before us go.....Oline, Dline, Lber, RB, none of these would surprise me.

I would not be shocked it Ted drafted a QB in the first two rounds.

I would.

• QB Class is weak this year
  
• It's too soon, maybe in a couple years TT will start thinking about it

Rodgers just said he wants to play about 8 more seasons... he'd be 37 in that 8th season. No rush.

They will sign Rodgers little brother Jordan as a UDFA and will try to develop him. Mark it down!!!1

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Originally posted by Grave Digger:
They will sign Rodgers little brother Jordan as a UDFA and will try to develop him. Mark it down!!!1

Cronyism

Jordan Rodgers does have talent to work with. He's a very athletic QB, more athletic than Aaron. He has a strong arm and is capable of making all the throws. I don't think there was much development as a drop back passer because of Vanderbilt's Spread Offense, so I don't think we've really seen what Jordan can do with proper coaching. Physically he reminds me of Brady Quinn, but his effort and attitude seem to mirror his brother.

Maybe the reason the Packers have struggled in run defense is because they haven't had a decent run game to practice against #unholyoshbaulphaedruslovechildconspiracytheory.

the run game doesn't improve because they only practice against the JV

chicken and egg man, chicken and egg

I want this guy for no other reason than his name.
TT would have to trade up it appears...

Barkevious Mingo

Mingo will come off the board WAY before the Packers pick. He's too explosive to last until the 20s. He could go as high as the Browns.

M-I-N-G-O, and Mingo was his name-o...

I really need to get a job where I actually have to work or the season needs to start really soon.

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Originally posted by Hungry5:
Rodgers just said he wants to play about 8 more seasons... he'd be 37 in that 8th season. No rush.

At the currecnt rate that would be approx 300 more sacks.....I would think TT should look for a qualified back-up. Not sure if they have one now. And I am not saying he needs to draft one just to draft one.

At the current rate that would be approx 2 more Super Bowl Trophies.

Let's let MM and Clements determine what Colemans future is as well before we start drafting more QB's.

Glass half full.

"I'll be your Huckleberry..."

"Why Johnny Ringo, you look like you seen a ghost dance over your grave."

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Originally posted by Lap-Ka-Dog:
the run game doesn't improve because they only practice against the JV

chicken and egg man, chicken and egg

hahahahahaha......
one of the best i have seen recently....

poor egg...

What could we get if trading down? Would Miami give us 42, 54, and 110? Would that be enough?

link

Mayocks top 5.

Looks like center is an interesting list with the Wisconsin boy on top

Why would Miami trade up?

Ogletree just got nailed with a DUI....he & Te'o could drop like a rock.

In taking talk radio for what it's worth, Green Bay was mentioned as one of four teams very interested in Teo if he does drop like some expect. Heard it yesterday...can't recall the show or host...

I don't know if Miami would. Talk here in South Florida is with two 1st's, two 2nd's and two 3rd's they have ammo to move up for the player/players they want.

Mayock pre-combine rankings.


Mayock: "If you're a playoff team this year you have to be laughing...I don't see much difference between the fifth & 25th picks this year."

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Mayock: "This is one of the best safety classes in years."” Could be good news for the #Packers, who could use help at S.

@Ted_Sundquist
Since 1980, 29 of 42 (69%) All-Pro RB's drafted in 1st or 2nd rd. 11 of 12 multiple season All-Pro RB's 1st or 2nd rd.

@Ted_Sundquist
Since 1980, 15 of 20 10,000+ yd RB's drafted 1st rd. 19 of 20 10,000+ RB's 1st/2nd rd. 26 of 33 (79%) 8000+ RB's 1st/2nd Rd.


Ted Sundquist is the former GM of the Denver Broncos with 16 years in NFL Management

So if Montee Ball is drafted in rounds 1 or 2 he will be a 1000 yard back but if he is drafted in the 3rd round or later he won't be. I fully understand that.

ILB Bart Scott (Jets) and TE David Thomas (Saints) have both been released and are UFAs. Any interest in either? Scott is a loudmouth and is old, but can't possibly be worse than Hawk and is much cheaper. David Thomas is a pretty decent #2 TE, not a superstar, but he's better than Crabtree, Taylor, and DJW. Quarless is still a question mark although in theory he should be 100% for camps. Not advocating signing either (I know how much IC hates that), just throwing some names out there.

Bart Scott and/or Calvin Pace might be cheap stop-gaps to replace Hawk and Walden depending on how the draft shakes out.

PFF had Pace rated as the 32nd best OLB in Run Stop Percentage and 21st in Pass Rushing Productivity.

I think he might make you long for the Walden era.

and I hate to say it but in exit interviews Kevin Greene and the coaches were raving about Walden's season and his progress again.... where seldom is heard a discouraging word...

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Originally posted by Tdog:
and I hate to say it but in exit interviews Kevin Greene and the coaches were raving about Walden's season and his progress again.... where seldom is heard a discouraging word...

Maybe it was the scheme and not Walden. He did have his moments last season.

Physically I think Walden is capable of doing just fine. It's upstairs that is his problem. Unlike a lot of players though he's not physically talented enough to overcome mental lapses and technique deficiencies. He's good, but not that good. I think if he gets his crap together and puts in the time/effort to improve his game then he could be just fine. And much like Dezman Moses, I think Walden is better suited as as a situational player and not as a starter. To me he's similar to Evan Dietrich-Smith...he's good and he can hold his own in spot-duty, but he's not a guy I want starting 16+ games.

Having Walden as the starter won't be an issue really once Perry comes back. Hopefully Perry is seizing the opportunity in the offseason to drop some weight and improve as an OLB.

This is where I'm at as well. I know we all view OLB as a gaping hole, but I was encouraged with the 5 games we saw from Perry. He's got work to do but showed promise considering he was making the conversion to the NFL and a new position. He’s already stout against the run, and I think more pass rush will come in time.

With the way the offense has been playing, depth on defense is more important though because the defense is not getting much time to rest between drives quite often. Matthews and Perry may be fine as starters but they can't go all-out all game effectively if they're playing too many snaps.

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Originally posted by Hungry5:
@Ted_Sundquist
Since 1980, 29 of 42 (69%) All-Pro RB's drafted in 1st or 2nd rd. 11 of 12 multiple season All-Pro RB's 1st or 2nd rd.

@Ted_Sundquist
Since 1980, 15 of 20 10,000+ yd RB's drafted 1st rd. 19 of 20 10,000+ RB's 1st/2nd rd. 26 of 33 (79%) 8000+ RB's 1st/2nd Rd.


Ted Sundquist is the former GM of the Denver Broncos with 16 years in NFL Management

THey should supplement this stat with how many 1st round RBs were busts. It's a ver boom or bust position, that's for sure. it is certainly understandable that teams are avoiding the position early.



Let it go or take it to PM.

That's why some fans are clamoring for a RB. Slow the game down on offense to give the defense a chance to catch their breath.

However....MM likes Madden/Pinball football. Get a lead & make the defense defend the lead.

This draft will be very interesting.

NFL Draft comparables These all feel like sky-high, best case scenarios, but interesting to read.

I haven't seen anything but YouTube highlights of Bernard, but I could live with a LeSean McCoy type.