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[trader jake]

Some draft grades from around the internet...Ruffrodys05 draft grade thread

Baltimore Sun - B (3 above, 9 the same, 19 below)

PICK TO WATCH // In getting RB Brandon Jackson, they avoid Marshawn Lynch's baggage--and potential. Jackson could be a good fit, though.

ANALYSIS // The additions of DT Justin Harrell and SS Aaron Rouse will improve the defense.

Sporting News - B- (22 above, 3 the same, 6 below)

DT Justin Harrell was a bit of a reach, but the Packers hit big with RB Brandon Jackson, who should become Ahman Green's long-term replacement. They also grabbed some athletic, competitive players who could start eventually.

Detroit News - C+ (12 above, 7 the same, 12 below)

Marshawn Lynch would have been a good fit here. With him gone, they took DT Justin Harrell of Tennessee to provide bulk inside. CB Aaron Rouse and OT Allen Barbre were good value picks.

Dallas Morning News - C (12 above, 14 the same, 5 below)

The Packers had the best seventh round, selecting a 2,000-yard career rusher with 4.47 speed (Wynn) and a TE with 143 career catches (Harris). But they reached twice in the third round for Jones and Rouse.

USA Today - 2 of four stars (18 above, 8 the same, 5 below)

DT Justin Harrell didn't fill a need with the Packers' first-round pick, and at No. 16 was taken ahead of projections. RB Brandon Jackson (second round) will be hard-pressed to replace the departed Ahman Green. DB Aaron Rouse (third round) fills a need in the secondary.

Yahoo - C- (NFC only: 12 above, 3 below)

They spent their first-round pick on Justin Harrell, a defensive tackle with an ample injury history and only three games of senior film. That's a tremendous risk for the 16th overall pick. At the very least, the Packers could have moved back to Denver's slot at 21 and picked up the extra third- and sixth-round picks that went to Jacksonville (the Broncos traded up to the Jaguars' spot at 17). Wideout James Jones sounds like another possession guy. Running back Brandon Jackson is a scary pick, too, considering his two surgically repaired shoulders. Strong safety Aaron Rouse was a good value pick in the third, and offensive tackle Allen Barbre could move to guard and end up a steal in the fourth. They cast a nice, wide net with 11 picks, but there were too many risks and question marks on the first day.

 

[Phurfur]

What I do know is that if I was Brett Favre, I'd tell TT that since it's obvious you don't want to do anything to help me, I'm retiring today, and good luck with your "rebuilding."

And I still refuse to believe that Randy Moss wouldn't have restructured his contract to play with Brett Favre in GB. We give Oakland our third-round pick, and he's ours. But I guess we feel better with James Jones.

That is why you aren't Brett Favre, people don't get very far in a team sport if they think about themselves over the team.

Well Randy Moss himself said that of all the teams interested in him he was willing to restructure with NE because of the oportunity to win a SB.

 

[_4_]

April 30, 2007, 08:13 Packers :: QB, OL, LBPackers Sign Three Undrafted Free AgentsTodd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]The Green Bay Packers have come to terms with LB Rory Johnson from Mississippi. Johnson played beside Patrick Willis in college. The Packers have also signed Pat Murray, a 6'3", 315 pound OG from Truman State and Jerry Babb, a 6'2.5" QB from Louisisna-Lafayette.

Camp bodies. Kind of surprised they didn't run out and add a few more TEs right away.

Rory Johnson is actually a stud. He was projected to go 3rd round until all his baggage was puked up and open for scrutiny. He is likely a better cover LB right now than Poppinga, but may or may not make it depending on whether or not he grows up in a hurry.

 

[CalBear]

I'm bumping this thread, not for a "told you so" so much as to make a point about drafts and the hype cycle. Jones now seems like the #2 rookie WR prospect behind Johnson, and Bishop's displacement of Reggie Williams' helmet will also displace Hodge from the #2 linebacker spot. The jury's still out on Jackson, but it's very possible that this will be considered one of the more productive drafts in 2007, while the New Orleans draft it's being compared to is unlikely to produce more than one contributor this year.

GMs have a lot more information than we do about their teams, and with the exception of Matt Millen, there's usually a reason they make the choices they do.

 

[2 Minute Drill w your mom]

The point of my original post is that the Saints seemed to be drafting with the Packer's needs in mind. It does not take a rocket surgeon to determine that that Packers needed a big, fast WR (Driver and Jennings are both smallish and K. Robinson can't be counted on). Clifton has been a concern for 2 years (overall depth on the OL is a key). While Jackson may be ok, getting Pittman in the 4th was a far better value. And finally any analysis of the Packers by anyone worth respecting commented on the fact that the CBs are both old and vulnerable to injury as a result. There is NO viable backup on the roster.

My point being that TT "stuck to his guns" on BPA (one area the Packers DIDN'T need anyone was DL - they have 8 solid guys there already), but in the long run I am betting he erred severely.

Um...what is a "rocket surgeon"? Seriously though, I see no need to dump on ppl for criticizing a draft. It generates some lively discussion and is fun. Read another thread if you don't like it....

 

[bcr8f]

Fans booed when he picked Harrell and announced it at the Atrium because they wanted more weapons for Favre. Brandon Jackson still doesn't look like a good pick but most were mad because he wouldn't do anything in free agency.

Real fans know to give the players time before making judgments.

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

I'm bumping this thread, not for a "told you so" so much as to make a point about drafts and the hype cycle. Jones now seems like the #2 rookie WR prospect behind Johnson, and Bishop's displacement of Reggie Williams' helmet will also displace Hodge from the #2 linebacker spot. The jury's still out on Jackson, but it's very possible that this will be considered one of the more productive drafts in 2007, while the New Orleans draft it's being compared to is unlikely to produce more than one contributor this year.GMs have a lot more information than we do about their teams, and with the exception of Matt Millen, there's usually a reason they make the choices they do.

Harrell will prove to be a terrible 1st round draft pick.

 

[mr. furley]

April 30, 2007, 08:13 Packers :: QB, OL, LBPackers Sign Three Undrafted Free AgentsTodd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]The Green Bay Packers have come to terms with LB Rory Johnson from Mississippi. Johnson played beside Patrick Willis in college. The Packers have also signed Pat Murray, a 6'3", 315 pound OG from Truman State and Jerry Babb, a 6'2.5" QB from Louisisna-Lafayette.

Camp bodies. Kind of surprised they didn't run out and add a few more TEs right away.

Rory Johnson is actually a stud. He was projected to go 3rd round until all his baggage was puked up and open for scrutiny. He is likely a better cover LB right now than Poppinga, but may or may not make it depending on whether or not he grows up in a hurry.

looking like you might be right here. staff loves this guy right now.

 

[mr. furley]

I'm bumping this thread, not for a "told you so" so much as to make a point about drafts and the hype cycle. Jones now seems like the #2 rookie WR prospect behind Johnson, and Bishop's displacement of Reggie Williams' helmet will also displace Hodge from the #2 linebacker spot. The jury's still out on Jackson, but it's very possible that this will be considered one of the more productive drafts in 2007, while the New Orleans draft it's being compared to is unlikely to produce more than one contributor this year.GMs have a lot more information than we do about their teams, and with the exception of Matt Millen, there's usually a reason they make the choices they do.

Harrell will prove to be a terrible 1st round draft pick.

word is he's tremendously strong and a very good run stopper. he just needs to vary his pass rush moves a bit and get healthy. tackles are meant to occupy a double-team and stuff the run. looks like he'll be able to do that once he is 100%.

 

[Billy1x]

April 30, 2007, 08:13 Packers :: QB, OL, LBPackers Sign Three Undrafted Free AgentsTodd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]The Green Bay Packers have come to terms with LB Rory Johnson from Mississippi. Johnson played beside Patrick Willis in college. The Packers have also signed Pat Murray, a 6'3", 315 pound OG from Truman State and Jerry Babb, a 6'2.5" QB from Louisisna-Lafayette.

Camp bodies. Kind of surprised they didn't run out and add a few more TEs right away.

Rory Johnson is actually a stud. He was projected to go 3rd round until all his baggage was puked up and open for scrutiny. He is likely a better cover LB right now than Poppinga, but may or may not make it depending on whether or not he grows up in a hurry.

looking like you might be right here. staff loves this guy right now.

To slow for anything but MLB. Thats why Hodge is fighting for a job. But Barnett could replace Poppinga though so they may keep Hodge and Johnson.

 

[Billy1x]

I'm bumping this thread, not for a "told you so" so much as to make a point about drafts and the hype cycle. Jones now seems like the #2 rookie WR prospect behind Johnson, and Bishop's displacement of Reggie Williams' helmet will also displace Hodge from the #2 linebacker spot. The jury's still out on Jackson, but it's very possible that this will be considered one of the more productive drafts in 2007, while the New Orleans draft it's being compared to is unlikely to produce more than one contributor this year.GMs have a lot more information than we do about their teams, and with the exception of Matt Millen, there's usually a reason they make the choices they do.

Harrell will prove to be a terrible 1st round draft pick.

Dude, he hasn't been able to exercise for a long long time and is probably only at 70%. His job is to channel ADP, Benson, and Kevin Jones to the outside where Hawk is waiting, not sack the QB.

 

[sho nuff]

I'm bumping this thread, not for a "told you so" so much as to make a point about drafts and the hype cycle. Jones now seems like the #2 rookie WR prospect behind Johnson, and Bishop's displacement of Reggie Williams' helmet will also displace Hodge from the #2 linebacker spot. The jury's still out on Jackson, but it's very possible that this will be considered one of the more productive drafts in 2007, while the New Orleans draft it's being compared to is unlikely to produce more than one contributor this year.GMs have a lot more information than we do about their teams, and with the exception of Matt Millen, there's usually a reason they make the choices they do.

Harrell will prove to be a terrible 1st round draft pick.

Dude, he hasn't been able to exercise for a long long time and is probably only at 70%. His job is to channel ADP, Benson, and Kevin Jones to the outside where Hawk is waiting, not sack the QB.

Even better...right now they have the luxury of bringing him along slow because of the play of Pickett, Williams, Cole, Jolly...

 

[Kleck.]

April 30, 2007, 08:13 Packers :: QB, OL, LBPackers Sign Three Undrafted Free AgentsTodd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - [Full Article]The Green Bay Packers have come to terms with LB Rory Johnson from Mississippi. Johnson played beside Patrick Willis in college. The Packers have also signed Pat Murray, a 6'3", 315 pound OG from Truman State and Jerry Babb, a 6'2.5" QB from Louisisna-Lafayette.

Camp bodies. Kind of surprised they didn't run out and add a few more TEs right away.

Rory Johnson is actually a stud. He was projected to go 3rd round until all his baggage was puked up and open for scrutiny. He is likely a better cover LB right now than Poppinga, but may or may not make it depending on whether or not he grows up in a hurry.

looking like you might be right here. staff loves this guy right now.

Good call 4. I seldom get excited about F/A signings, but this kid has impressed me.

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

I'm bumping this thread, not for a "told you so" so much as to make a point about drafts and the hype cycle. Jones now seems like the #2 rookie WR prospect behind Johnson, and Bishop's displacement of Reggie Williams' helmet will also displace Hodge from the #2 linebacker spot. The jury's still out on Jackson, but it's very possible that this will be considered one of the more productive drafts in 2007, while the New Orleans draft it's being compared to is unlikely to produce more than one contributor this year.GMs have a lot more information than we do about their teams, and with the exception of Matt Millen, there's usually a reason they make the choices they do.

Harrell will prove to be a terrible 1st round draft pick.

Dude, he hasn't been able to exercise for a long long time and is probably only at 70%. His job is to channel ADP, Benson, and Kevin Jones to the outside where Hawk is waiting, not sack the QB.

Dude, relax.....it's just my prediction. and I hope I'm wrong.

 

[Fla\/\/ed]

I'm bumping this thread, not for a "told you so" so much as to make a point about drafts and the hype cycle. Jones now seems like the #2 rookie WR prospect behind Johnson, and Bishop's displacement of Reggie Williams' helmet will also displace Hodge from the #2 linebacker spot. The jury's still out on Jackson, but it's very possible that this will be considered one of the more productive drafts in 2007, while the New Orleans draft it's being compared to is unlikely to produce more than one contributor this year.GMs have a lot more information than we do about their teams, and with the exception of Matt Millen, there's usually a reason they make the choices they do.

Harrell will prove to be a terrible 1st round draft pick.

Dude, he hasn't been able to exercise for a long long time and is probably only at 70%. His job is to channel ADP, Benson, and Kevin Jones to the outside where Hawk is waiting, not sack the QB.

He shouldn't have a problem getting to Kevin Jones considering the bum foot Jones has.