ROUND 3 PICK 94 - WR TY MONTGOMERY (STANFORD)

These picks also should remove the 'exposing starters to injury on KO/P return' arguments.

Assuming Montgomery doesn't start.

 

BTW---West Coast scout is Sam Seale (so two of the first threee picks are his scouting)   Seale's son Sam Seale Jr was a RB at Stanford and a teamate of Montgomery for the past 4 years.

I'll probably like this pick a lot more when he's busting off some nice returns. Pack return game was atrocious last year

I know McCarthy praised Janis, but I'm guessing he's still going to need development. I know Abby is a fan favorite, but it's not wise to count on a player with an injury history like his to be one of your contributors. He may be a contributor, but you don't want to assume that will happen. Monty looks like he can contribute as a returner right away and seems to have the right physical make up to be an NFL WR. It's an unconventional pick considering our depth, but it could end up being a huge addition.

But but but but he's from Wisconsin!

Devin Hester led the NFL in kickoff returns last year with 45.  #5 guy in the league had 32 returns (Jacoby Jones).  I really hope TT did not use a third round pick on a guy who will touch the ball maybe 2 times per game.  

i guess TT wanted someone who dribbles the ball better than Rollins. The Fu.qk Micah Hyde draft. 

He'll be running some jet sweeps from scrimmage too, just watch.

And for the record, I'm not upset with TT picking a WR.  Janis and Abrederis are very much question marks, so not surprising he picked one.  I just don't like Montgomery as a WR prospect.  Maybe he can be developed but he had a very underwhelming college career based on his physical attributes.  I'm criticizing the player, not the position.  

It's ok.. we won't be able to stop anyone running the ball.  We lost talent from last year's team and we are replacing them with projects.

How many punts are there in a game?

 

 

He really kind of sucks.  Other than having Rodgers fall in dat lap.  One guy bought him a whole ton of praise he never deserved.  Shoulda lost his job years ago.

Micah Hyde returned 2 punts for touchdowns, averaging 15.8 yards per return.  I say we keep him at PR.  

Jesus diggr, that's you're pathetic.  

 

Do you ever get tired of the same whine?

McGinn had him rated as the best returner in this draft.

TY MONTGOMERY, WR, Stanford (6-0, 214, 4.51): Returned kickoffs all four seasons, averaging 27.4 with three TDs. "Like him, I sure do," one coach said. "He reminded me of Brian Mitchell. Really can make plays in space. Runs hard." Didn't return punts until 2014 but excelled there, too, with a 19.8 average (12 returns) and two TDs. "Big, strong, 6.3% body fat," another coach said. "He's sudden." Also caught 172 passes for 2,125 (12.5) and 15 TDs and rushed 39 times for 334 (8.6) and four scores. "He just has to get with the right coach," said one scout. "He really hasn't improved there. He had a disappointing season. He's a mystery guy. The one thing I know he can do is return kicks well." From Dallas.

Your mom should have fallen face first into your dad's lap. That way we wouldn't have to listen to this tripe.

Is this our 3rd down back as well?  Don't need WR hands to catch flares and screens.  Has the size to boot.  I continue to be confused about these picks, being dumb and all.

Interesting mike mayocks mock draft was...quite the mind meld with TT

30...randall

64...rollins

97...montgomery

 

 

I was here last year liking the draft.  This year.. it just sucks.  

 

At least I'm honest about it.  Just blinding slobbering over everything TT does is embarrassing.

 

 

"Ted needs to draft worse so he can draft at the head of these rounds instead of the tails.  It'll happen eventually"

      - *unknown scout

 

*diggr

We've already got that guy. But I take your point.

 

Wow. That adds tons of credence...bottom line, NO ONE knows a good draft from a bad one after the first 3 rounds. Just shut up. I'm not falling all over TT, but you're puking on it and you don't schit about these players.

Come to think of it, they never said the plan was to move Mathews back outside. That was just everyone's assumption.

ILB improved prior to the draft when Hawk and Jones were sent elsewhere.

I was expecting TE if not ILB. Again best player available. I like on 2 KRs I saw he ran straight ahead before any lateral moves. He has quicks and moves but heard he has the dropsies. Reminds me of a beefy James Jones, New toy for Aaron...

Whats also embarrassing is why I let you continue to post here, when.you clearly add nothing

I'll work on upping my game, Boris. 

Kobb is toast

Sandwich.

Montgomery is a great returner and really strong. He's got very questionable hands though -- tons of drops last year. He also had some of his worst games in bad weather.

 

This pick definitely confuses me given the WR depth, including the two WRs that didn't play last year. I wonder if they will give him a look at RB…he played a lot of wildcat and was Stanford's power rusher for part of last year and has a RB body.

Appears TT is addressing the woeful kickoff return game with the pick. A  bit of a logjam developing at the WR position and the competition should be interesting.

 

If this guy can field the onside kick then I am elated with this pick.  Bostick gone!!!

 

Janis and Montgomery types could make a 4 wide set more functional.  Big enough to block in run game while explosive route runners.  Other area I had concern with was inability to get separation at line in press coverage.  This guy along with Adams and Janis should put more hurt on that defense.  Allows A-Rod more confidence in open WR in blitz situations.  Might add to A-Rod's career?

 

I'm loving it.

Or at least salad

Yeah, so far I am scratching my head about the draft.  But, we or even the Packers can't control how it falls.  I'm confident there is a plan...maybe plan B or C or Q....but a plan nonetheless. 

 

I do think the NFC North has had a pretty good draft....the Pack is going to have to work to stay ahead....and I trust they will.

people have good drafts every year, especially the teams that sucked the year before.  

 

Coaching matters much more than where you draft

I agree----Special teams cost this team a super bowl trip…and Harris was a terrible return man.

This draft seems to be all about special teams.

You could argue that this was a needs pick versus bpa.

Montgomery might be a niche player, but it's a hell of a niche to fill.