Official 2022 Draft Thread

Some of those teams have two first round picks, while others have no first round picks. At least for the first round I'd like to see who is picking where.

https://www.nfl.com/news/2022-...1-nfl-regular-season

Hope we get a receiver in the first or second round. And More DL help somewhere along the line.

I think they go DL, WR.

@DurangoDoug posted:

Some of those teams have two first round picks, while others have no first round picks. At least for the first round I'd like to see who is picking where.

That Bears #7 overall pick went to the Giants for Bustin Fields.

Interesting that Rams, Niners and Seachickens are all without a 1st round pick. Trying to outdo each other in "win now" mode.

@PackerHawk posted:

That Bears #7 overall pick went to the Giants for Bustin Fields.

This never gets old.

Since Rodgers was drafted, the Bears have invested the following in the QB position: 5 first-round picks (2009, 2010, 2017, 2021, and 2022), a second-round pick (2017), 2 third-round picks (2009, 2018), 3 fourth-round picks (2005, 2017, 2022), and a 5th round one (2021).

1. Drafted Orton in the 4th round of 2005.

2. For Culter, 1st round picks in 2009 and 2010, third-rounder 2009, and Kyle Orton (league average guy).

3. Trubisky, 1st round pick in 2017, a 2nd round pick in 2017, 2018 third-round, and 2017 4th round. (2, 3, and 4th round picks to move up ONE spot to draft Trubisky over Mahomes and Watson)

4. For Fields, 1st round picks in 2021 and 2022, 4th round in 2022, 5th round in 2021.

As Packers fans, we can laugh at the ineptitude involved on the Bears part, or we can be upset over the fact that despite this, both teams have had the same number of Super Bowl appearances since 2005.

Oh that's so unfair!  GB also has a sledding hill.

I think we are drafting 28th in the first round this year?

@PackerHawk posted:

Interesting that Rams, Niners and Seachickens are all without a 1st round pick. Trying to outdo each other in "win now" mode.

I’m for putting  off winning till next year….win then

Didn't SF give up their first to draft Lance last year.  That wasn't a "win now" move.  In fact I think SF thought this year was going to be a bridge year from JG to TL.  Weren't expecting a deep playoff run.

Well, shit, I sure as hell don't want another Nick Perry. Let's not try to do the square peg into the round hole with the 28th..

Packers two-round mock draft following playoff defeat (usatoday.com)

The last time the Packers had the 28th overall pick was back in 2012 when they selected USC edge rusher Nick Perry.

It’s 10 years later and edge rusher could be high on the priority list for general manager Brian Gutekunst.

With the NFL draft 94 days away, let’s take a look at my latest mock draft results for the Packers.

28th overall pick: Jermaine Johnson, Edge, FSU

The ACC Defensive Player of the Year finished the 2021 season with 70 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, and 11.5 sacks.

The Georgia transfer finished his collegiate career with 24.5 tackles for loss and 18 sacks.

Johnson checks all the boxes. He gets upfield quickly with an explosive first step and does a great job of converting speed to power.

As a run defender, he’s strong at the point of attack and does a good job of setting the edge. He has a high football IQ and sees the play coming. He has strong hands and has great burst to make plays behind the line of scrimmage.

With Za’Darius Smith and Preston Smith likely being cap casualties, the Packers will look to address the edge position early in the upcoming draft. Johnson could step in from day one and play across from Rashan Gary.

60th overall pick: Channing Tindall, LB, Georgia

The Georgia linebacker finished this past season with 67 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, and five sacks.

Tindall might be the best run and hit linebacker in this class. He sees the ball and has elite quickness to roam sideline-to-sideline.

If De’Vondre Campbell isn’t re-signed this offseason, the Packers could look to Tindall as his replacement on day two of the draft.

Even if Campbell is re-signed, Tindall could be an excellent No. 2 backer and would help on special team units from day one.

   

DRAFT A FUCKING DT!

Draft a pass catching run blocking TE!!!!

How about an explosive kick return specialist?

Hell, we don't need no offensive weapons.

Can we trade our 3rds and 4ths for second in 2023? 

WR

Of course a lot depends on what happens in resigning players such as Campbell and Douglas on which direction they go.

I have no idea what the draft depth is at WR and TE this year but this should be the year they will need to invest in those positions.  Outside of Adams I don't think teams really fear the Packers receivers.

It appears to be a good year for edge rushers and a crappy year for DTs.

My early call for Round 1 is Myjai Sanders from Cincy. He's a freakish athlete like Gary, but a bit raw.

Draft another QB and get rid of the old man.

Need Dlinemen!

If they cut both Smiths they'll need another OLB.

They absolutely will need a pass rusher (OLB) and obviously DE is a priority.   At least one if not both of the Smith’s will not return in 2022 and Lowry and Lancaster are not good enough.

We also still do not know what the secondary will look like.   If Jaire bolts and/or Douglas doesn’t return they will need another corner.  If Amos is a cap casualty that’s another slot to fill as well.

This is why it’s going to be really difficult to retain Rodgers and Adams and still have a decent roster around them.  

I am praying we trade Breitbart Starr and Adams to the Broncos and get picks galore for the next several years. I don't even care if they go there and win it all. It is time to move on. I love beating the weak sisters of our division, but I think we can put a decent enough team together to keep doing that while moving to a greater overall team.

This could be our John Hadl redemption moment.

@Johnson posted:

Breitbart Starr

Using it.

Someone posted a list of those names on Twitter a while back.

Kurt D Wormer and Rush Lambeau!

power ranking the top 10 aaron rodgers nicknames

1. klan marino
2. rush lambeau
3 throw rogan
4. prager unitas
5. Brietbart Starr
6. QB giuliani
7. OANy romo
8. tuckrule carlson
9. Qaaron rodgers
10. kurt d wormer

— Ben Pfeifer (@bjpf_) January 23, 2022

@Herschel posted:

It appears to be a good year for edge rushers and a crappy year for DTs.

My early call for Round 1 is Myjai Sanders from Cincy. He's a freakish athlete like Gary, but a bit raw.

I'll take any position that can be a cornerstone in the near future.  I'm thinking post-Breitbart Starr (thanks lil' Johnson).  That doesn't mean they can't go shopping for a mid tier DT/DE.

@DH13 posted:

Someone posted a list of those names on Twitter a while back.

Kurt D Wormer and Rush Lambeau!

power ranking the top 10 aaron rodgers nicknames

1. klan marino
2. rush lambeau
3 throw rogan
4. prager unitas
5. Brietbart Starr
6. QB giuliani
7. OANy romo
8. tuckrule carlson
9. Qaaron rodgers
10. kurt d wormer

— Ben Pfeifer (@bjpf_) January 23, 2022

Throw Rogan may be the winner.

@Henry posted:

Throw Rogan may be the winner.

Boomer Esiason (for the double take required here, this may be my favorite)

Ayn Randall Cunningham

Candace Throwens

Hydroxychloroquincy Carter

Brady HydroxychlorQuinn

Elivermectin Manning

Ron Infowarski

Warren Immoonized

Donovan NoJabb

AR stays, FO drafts DT, then all offense, BPA.  2WR, TE, RB, OL, OL.

And in about 4 years that TE and those 2WR may be trusted enough to be factors.

Looking like a bad draft for RD1 DT.  Tons of OL and DB, along with some WR.

Round 1 from my ESPN+ account.

Round 2

Yup, we definitely want a receiver coming off an ACL injury

@YooperPackfan posted:

Yup, we definitely want a receiver coming off an ACL injury

Agree

Can't think of too many players who blew an ACL in college and ended up having a great NFL career...Frank Gore is the only one who comes to mind.

@Chongo posted:

Can't think of too many players who blew an ACL in college and ended up having a great NFL career...Frank Gore is the only one who comes to mind.

If that was the pick, I’m having flashbacks to Justin Harrell lol.