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Comments (76)
dobber
May 01, 2016 at 07:05 am
My guess is that 3 of these guys will be starting week 1 of 2017, and that could go up to as many as 5. Hopefully that will be a good thing.
Amanofthenorth
May 01, 2016 at 07:24 pm
Almost down voted but saw 2017. Whew.
gr7070
May 01, 2016 at 10:24 pm
I wouldn't be shocked if two start in 2016, and there could be more. It's not likely but I would definitely not be shocked.
Clark probably should start and Spriggs could (injury on OL or could prove to be the stud he has potential for). ILB has no good incumbents either.
dobber
May 02, 2016 at 07:27 am
Ryan and Martinez have very similar measurables, both are more athletic than Sam Barrington. I think this is the Packers starting base ILB combo for 2017...and potentially by the end of 2016.
WKUPackFan
May 01, 2016 at 08:07 am
Jersey All - CHTV's draft coverage has been off the charts!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
jeremyjjbrown
May 01, 2016 at 08:15 am
It sure has. Thanks for all of the hard work.
JerseyAl
May 01, 2016 at 08:31 am
Thanks for the kind words! We definitely worked our asses off.
4thand1
May 01, 2016 at 08:43 am
Yes great job, this is the only place I go for coverage.
DrealynWilliams
May 01, 2016 at 09:42 am
Same here. I love this place.
tobinrote
May 01, 2016 at 10:07 am
consistently the best packer website by far.
gr7070
May 01, 2016 at 09:36 pm
I definitely enjoy this blog, but ACME is better IMO.
This isn't too be rude, but ACME has a higher understanding of the game and thus better articles. Cheesehead is good, but it says something that the best article I've ever read here happened to be a very recent guest contributer.
4EVER
May 01, 2016 at 12:19 pm
No fluff, just content, content, content...perfect. Thanks, CHTV!
HankScorpio
May 01, 2016 at 08:45 am
The Packers sure made this draft all about the big guys--2 each along the O-line, D-line and LBs. Only 1 ball handler and no DBs. I'm good with that. O-line depth was non-existent. DL had some losses. And LBs are the heart of a 3-4 style defense, even if they mostly play 2-4-5.
If you're strong in the trenches, the rest falls into place more easily. Keep Rodgers upright and comfortable and he'll make plays. That door swings the other way too--make the opposing QB uncomfortable and the Pack's DBs will make plays. Both of those dynamics are about more than just QB pressure. Open holes in the run game make for comfortable down and distance for the QB. No run game makes for uncomfortable down and distance.
Nice pieces added to the puzzle. Now it is all about seeing how they fit into the larger picture.
Tundraboy
May 01, 2016 at 08:48 am
Trevor Davis sounds like a perfect Packer name and returner.
Amanofthenorth
May 01, 2016 at 07:27 pm
Tramon, Willie Davis, Travis Williams
Tundraboy
May 01, 2016 at 10:17 pm
I was thinking Travis Williams as well.
Ferrari Driver
May 01, 2016 at 08:50 am
Thompson and his scouting staff should be commended for keeping the Packers competitive year after year while drafting in the bottom third.
Theoretically, he should have the 27th best draft this year based upon their position, but I suspect it's closer to the 15th best.
By the way Al, nice summary.
ray nichkee
May 01, 2016 at 09:04 am
I'm seeing a trend here. When TT isn't looking under the rocks he gets alot of pac10 guys and big10 big guys.
I felt good about last years crop once pressason started but this is the first time in a while i felt this good about a draft. I actually had alot of excitement before the draft.
Great job done by cheeseheadTV!
dobber
May 02, 2016 at 09:13 am
Over the last 5 drafts (since most college conferences realigned), almost half of the Packers picks have come from the Big Ten (21%) or the Pac 12 (28%). The Packers have picked as many players from the weakest conferences (Sun Belt, American, etc.), old "D1-AA" and D-II schools (8, 19%) over that span as they have from the SEC and BIG 12 combined (8).
4thand1
May 01, 2016 at 09:17 am
The time it must take to put together a big board. Then you have to hope the player is there when you pick. Best part of the draft was sticking it to Seattle and Chicago with the Spriggs pick. I still wish one of the Packer presenters would have said,"the bears still suck".
gr7070
May 01, 2016 at 09:44 pm
I hate this "bears still stuck" bs; not to mention "America's Team". It reminds me of Texas A&M or the Red Sox focusing on UT and the Yankees.
We're the Packers. We don't need to give credit to the bears or have them on the forefront. We're their top rival and the lion's and Vikings too.
Packers! That alone says everything we need to.
The bears? That's a cool mammal. And only twice a year is it anything else.
ShooterMcGee
May 01, 2016 at 09:41 am
While I like our draft the Seahawks had a great draft! They made all the moves I wish TT would have. They trade back for an extra 3rd and pick up TE Vannett. They got OL and DL help while also adding RB, TE, WR depth. John Schneider is the man. The pupil is outshining the teacher each and every year. Oh yeah then they sign my favorite sleeper UDFA TE Tanner McEvoy....damn those Seachickens!
HankScorpio
May 01, 2016 at 10:50 am
With 1 QB on the roster on May 1, Schneider is forgoing even a cursory chance to get effective QB play if Wilson goes down for a short period or long one.
JerseyAl
May 01, 2016 at 10:51 am
Why are you following Seattle so closely? Who cares what they did? Maybe you should trade in your Green and Gold ID membership card.
Samson
May 01, 2016 at 12:30 pm
He follows the NFL. --- One can't really evaluate the Pack accurately if he ignores the rest of the NFL. --- There are 31 other teams vying for that same Lombardi Trophy every year. (FYI)
ShooterMcGee
May 01, 2016 at 03:22 pm
Just trying to be objective big Al. I'm jealous of the extra picks and players they acquired by savvy trading. I would trade their draft for ours right now. More swings means more hits, ne c'est pas?
I'd also like to point out the draft is more important to our Green and Gold since we sign less free agents than other teams. Consequntly we need to be the best at drafting, or at least close since we have A-Rod.
Samson
May 01, 2016 at 04:02 pm
This site is Homerville, USA. -- To have any conflicting opinion with the homers lands you on their $hit list. -- Forget having a varied and informed opinion. -- It doesn't matter here.
But watch how fast some of these die-hard homers jump ship at the first sign that the Pack is struggling. -- They usually disappear.
ShooterMcGee
May 01, 2016 at 10:46 pm
You're right, Wow! I love the Pack but have to give other teams credit when it's earned. I certainly didn't expect such animosity to ensue. The Emperor's new clothes are so wonderful.
zeke
May 02, 2016 at 01:08 am
Going to a fan site that is written by fans, for fans, and complaining that the people on the board are "homers" is a bit odd. Like going to Baskin Robbins and complaining that all they serve is ice cream.
HankScorpio
May 02, 2016 at 07:34 am
More than a bit odd.
Evan
May 01, 2016 at 06:55 pm
Savvy trading? You mean like throwing away 1st round picks on Harvin and Graham? That's savvy?
Evan
May 01, 2016 at 07:02 pm
And you'd really trade their draft for the Packers? That's ridiculous. I'm not saying one is better than the other, but based on team needs it makes no sense. I like Vennet and Reed as players, but out of 9 picks, Seattle took 2 OGs, a C, 3 RBs (?!) and the lesser Cal WR.
That draft fits their needs since their OL has been ignored for years and their star RB retired, but I certainly wouldn't want it for the Packers.
chugwater
May 01, 2016 at 07:20 pm
I don't mind comparisons with other teams, but stating Seattle's draft was head and shoulders above Green Bay's is...odd. Spriggs is better than Ifedi. Clark and Reed are coin flips. (I like Clark a little more because he's only 20. Might have been a top 10 pick in the next draft if he had stayed another year.). Three RB's? Yawn.
Nothing to see here folks. Move along.
Thegreatreynoldo
May 02, 2016 at 12:28 am
I like Seattle's draft. I think Ifedi and Odhiambo were taken too high, but I like them. Ifedi has to play LT, at least OT, for this to be a good pick. There were good guards available into the 4th and 5th rounds. Reed is a tremendous value pick. Prosise is a dynamic guy, and I like Collins too though he is a different type of runner. Wish we had Vannett - he can block and catch a pass if necessary. Don't like Lawler or Brooks, and I don't know Hunt or Jefferson. But I see 5 prospects who will play sooner rather than later.
al bundy
May 01, 2016 at 10:01 am
I read draft analyst by team this am and the packs did all right. We need to be concious that our competition is also in this an again, Spielman stole another draft. This guy is agenius. His picks were excellant to fill a few team needs, but while doing it he managed to pick up two important mid round picks for 2017. I just dnt get how Ted canhave most of his entire O line walking out the door at ths same time. That needs to be discussed as well. Were spending picks on o linemen and passing on skill players, dont know how that works in the long run. Not to mention the o linemen we have know they hold the ace cards against Ted.
ray nichkee
May 01, 2016 at 10:30 am
Rick spielman a genius? Ha! He has been with the queens for about ten years now. How many of TT cast offs has je brought in. Genious. Letroy guion has worked well for the pack. Genius. Cordarrell patterson, pussy harvin, fill in the blank. Genius. Both tackle spots are up for grabs right now. Genius. I could go on and on. Genius.
Take your hand out of your pants and go sell some shoes, al bundy, genious. Who says all the OL are walking out the door for the pack? The OL seems to be in good shape today. Nobody is fighting for a roster spot on the OL in green bay. Let it play out al bundy the genius.
JerseyAl
May 01, 2016 at 10:52 am
"Take your hand out of your pants and go sell some shoes, al bundy,"
You made me spit out my coffee. damn you!
Wiscokid
May 01, 2016 at 12:07 pm
Don't bag on Al Bundy. He scored 4 touchdowns in the city championship game when played for Polk High. ☺
GVPacker
May 01, 2016 at 11:47 am
Rick Spielman a genius! LOL that's a good one!!! Rick Spielman would screw up a Rock Fight!
dobber
May 01, 2016 at 03:28 pm
We can disparage the Vikes to our heart's content, but the fact remains that they are now a pretty good team, they had a pretty good draft, and they aren't going away any time soon.
Ouch...it hurt to say that...
GVPacker
May 01, 2016 at 05:17 pm
Good Point Joel!
dobber
May 02, 2016 at 07:32 am
GVPacker: you're one up on me! You seem to have me figured out...do I know you?
HankScorpio
May 01, 2016 at 10:39 am
As I was checking on nfl.com draft ticker to follow the proceedings, it was conspicous that the Vikings picked before the Packers in each round.
Again.
So much for genius.
Amanofthenorth
May 01, 2016 at 07:31 pm
Tldnr: Al didn't play football
JerseyAl
May 02, 2016 at 04:19 pm
Whether you are referring to this Al or Al Bundy, you are wrong - we both had "brilliant" HS Football careers.
lucky953
May 01, 2016 at 10:07 pm
We've got Rodgers. They've got Bridgewater. 'Nuff said?
DrealynWilliams
May 01, 2016 at 10:28 am
https://youtu.be/re3KXO7OwRs?t=2m43s
1st down - sack
2nd down - collapsed pocket
3rd down - great hustle (at 314 pounds)
Still bringing it in the 4th Quarter
https://youtu.be/re3KXO7OwRs?t=6m21s
Same drive...
https://youtu.be/re3KXO7OwRs?t=7m2s
One of his top performances
Amanofthenorth
May 01, 2016 at 07:39 pm
Nice post. . If there were an "A" C D C. Clay Clark Daniels
NickPerry
May 03, 2016 at 08:09 pm
He'll do just fine thank you. He was doubled the whole time and was still pushing the Pocket.
DrealynWilliams
May 01, 2016 at 11:13 am
Call me crazy, but I'm loving what I see from Dean Lowry. Again, he has little-to-no pass rush moves and hopefully the coaches can teach him a thing or two there, but damn it his run technique is awesome.
Hug that Tackle's hip!
https://youtu.be/IVj_rq5bMRw?t=1m50s
Short arms? Get your JJ Watt on!
https://youtu.be/IVj_rq5bMRw?t=2m41s
Very next play
https://youtu.be/IVj_rq5bMRw?t=3m
jeremyjjbrown
May 01, 2016 at 02:51 pm
I'd really like to see what he did in th Stanford game.
DrealynWilliams
May 01, 2016 at 03:51 pm
Me too.
CFBstats.com shows he recorded 2 QB Hurries, 4 Tackles (1 Assisted), 1 TFL (3 yards)
Oooo, look what I found...
https://youtu.be/WIir_KhZ4PU?t=3m3s
I'm about to enjoy this.
DrealynWilliams
May 01, 2016 at 04:25 pm
By the way, have I already mentioned how impressive his get off is?
I don't know the guy who got the sack, but I hope he thanked Dean
https://youtu.be/WIir_KhZ4PU?t=30m9s
DrealynWilliams
May 01, 2016 at 04:27 pm
OH MY!! On the very next play! I'm done! I'm going out on a limb and saying he's a steal.
https://youtu.be/WIir_KhZ4PU?t=30m39s
DrealynWilliams
May 01, 2016 at 04:37 pm
And he was held...
https://youtu.be/WIir_KhZ4PU?t=47m46s
DrealynWilliams
May 01, 2016 at 04:45 pm
Collapsing the pocket which led to a horrible pass which should have been picked off
https://youtu.be/WIir_KhZ4PU?t=59m9s
DrealynWilliams
May 01, 2016 at 05:03 pm
Mm. Mm. Mm
https://youtu.be/WIir_KhZ4PU?t=1h31m12s
holmesmd
May 01, 2016 at 07:11 pm
I think you are getting a bit too excited;) Calm down bro, don't blow your load before camp even starts! Lol!:P
jeremyjjbrown
May 01, 2016 at 08:23 pm
OK, I stand corrected. I like this kid. I like this whole draft now.
Pack12
May 01, 2016 at 11:14 am
Very pleased with this draft. The Pack got bigger and deeper at DL and OL as well as addressing the Inside Linebacker position. Trevor Davis brings much needed speed to the WR position. There will always be critics that sit back in their easy chair swigging on a beer and believe that they know how to do it better. That's life but I trust TT and the Packer personnel staff as they actually do all the hard work.
Samson
May 01, 2016 at 12:38 pm
2 OL -- 2 DL -- 2 LBs-------------- It's called picking for need. -- -- It would have been great if TT had also added 1 OL, 1 DL plus 1 ILB via free agency. ------ Not the "break the cap" type but a more veteran player (Don't ask for names - that's not my job - that's the job of the GM) . ------ Very few rookies have an impact in their first season. -- Season 2016 hasn't been altered to any great degree by this draft. -- Just a little more inexperienced unproven depth. ------------ Hopefully, there will be a surprise out of this group immediately.
zeke
May 01, 2016 at 12:48 pm
Your posts should be more informative. Don't ask me how; that's your job.
dobber
May 01, 2016 at 12:56 pm
"Not the "break the cap" type but a more veteran player (Don't ask for names - that's not my job - that's the job of the GM) "
You could have stopped after "player" and you would've only sounded like a malcontent, not the malcontent deuchebag you came off like...
BradHTX
May 01, 2016 at 01:53 pm
C'mon, Dobber... You gotta admit that TT is just a lazy ass for refusing to walk down to the corner Vets 'R' Us and pick a savvy DL who is cheaper and better than anyone currently on the roster. There's a whole aisle of them, for crying out loud!
4thand1
May 01, 2016 at 03:55 pm
Its not lazy, its called cap management. When you have some elite players on any team, you have to be cheap in other areas. People brag about Seattle but they are losing keys players and guys holding out for more money. Everyone said when Wilson gets paid cap hell would take over.
Samson
May 01, 2016 at 04:05 pm
Quit talking about cap management. -- You haven't a clue. -- All NFL teams use strategies that are way beyond your comprehension.
dobber
May 01, 2016 at 05:03 pm
If he has to stop talking about cap management, then you need to stop talking roster management. Note the arrogant use of the phrase "...your comprehension."
And we all need to stop talking NFL football.
Amanofthenorth
May 01, 2016 at 08:59 pm
Write off? You don't even know what a write off is, do you?
TKWorldWide
May 02, 2016 at 03:25 am
Sure I do. They just "write it off".
JerseyAl
May 03, 2016 at 08:23 pm
with a wave of the hand...
BradHTX
May 02, 2016 at 03:29 pm
4th: My point exactly. I was being ironic — people like the OP seem to think that TT should be able to just magically make FA vets appear who are both cheaper and better than the players we already have, and those FAs don't always exist. The OP's comment about not being a GM so he doesn't have to name examples was asinine.
NickPerry
May 03, 2016 at 08:19 pm
"Don't ask for names-that's not my job - that;s the job of the GM"
WHAT???
All you do is come here and play GM, give me a break. You're critical of everything the Packers do, offer an opinion about everything and then come with some BS like that? LMAO...Too funny
Lphill
May 01, 2016 at 03:49 pm
The other NFC north teams draft according to the Packers abilities , the Packers draft according to their own needs . That tells you all about the draft .
DrealynWilliams
May 01, 2016 at 07:19 pm
For anyone that's not yet sold on Kenny Clark
https://youtu.be/QvNYigr-HKA?t=3m44s
Since'61
May 02, 2016 at 03:59 am
TT drafted to his needs. Whether or not these picks work out only time will tell. To Jersey Al and CHTV another great year of draft coverage. You guys are the best! Thanks, Since '61
SuperGramps
July 16, 2016 at 11:30 pm
This series is quite literally one of the very best I've ever read about the value of the Packers draft.
I signed up just to let the author know how incredible it is. This and the profiles before the draft and crazy good.
You can bet I'll be looking at more content at CTV.