Twitter mock draft tonight (from Sat. March 24th) (1 Viewer)

[Wadsworth]

Martin is projected 2 or 3 rd. He is a terrible ok pass catcher, and bad on pass blocking.

Mercilus is both the #2 DE, fits perfectly at OLB for the pack, is both projected higher and fits their actual need.

When have the packers ever indicated, since Brent Fullwood, that they are actually interested in drafting a rb that high? RB is simply not important to the packers.

I'm not saying that the Packers should draft a RB. I am saying though that Martin is projected to be a late 1st early 2nd round pick, so you are incorrect about that part.

some are projecting him 1/2. Others are projecting him 2/3. Most are projecting him 2nd round.

For those projecting him to go in the 3rd round must not be a very good analysis. And Martin is a very good receiver out of the backfield i don't know where your getting your information from but you need to re-check it. Most RB's are not the greatest blockers coming out, but Martin is a very willing blocker and a hard working blue chip type player so i expect that to improve as he goes.

For those projecting him to go in the 3rd round must not be a very good analysis Why? Because they disagree with you?Martin is a very willing blocker Or he whiffs whens it really counts - ...was taken out when pass protection was a must

Martin is a very good receiver out of the backfield i don't know where your getting your information Martin was an adequate receiver with 67 rcpt and 700 yards (in four years) (see above link)

Martin is a good return guy (which of course the Packers don't need at all), a between the tackles guy (which the Packers don't value very highly) and nickname on pass defense is "matador" which is a skill a RB actually needs for the Packers.

I have seen mocks with him going to the Giants and the Niners (Giants I get, Niners I don't), but no one, and I mean no one thinks the Packers have the least interest in him.

But if you have a single link to any interest the Packers have in him, from a real football source, I would be interested.

Yes most teams just throw their draft plan out there into the open. I'll be sure to get on the phone with good ol' Teddy and ask him some questions. Before the combine Martin was projected as a 2nd-3rd round pick but after a great combine showing his stock has improved pushing him from Mayocks 4th ranked RB to Mayocks 2nd ranked RB. As for the Links you wanted here you go:(There are plenty more)Draft Breakdown

Draft scouting

Mayock Video Pre-Combine

Doug Martin, RB, Boise State

"Doug Martin bulked up to 223 pounds, which indicates that he can be a three-down back. Despite the weight gain, he still ran a respectable 40 (4.47), and had quality leaps of 36 (vertical) and 10-0 (broad). He also notched 28 reps on the bench.

Don't underestimate Martin's ability to play all three downs. That could put him ahead of Lamar Miller, who doesn't share that quality. It shouldn't surprise anyone if Martin is the third running back off the board behind Trent Richardson and David Wilson." (Walterfootball)

So, you have no actual link to a real life sports person putting the Packers and Martin together? Or even the Packers and any RB in the 1st round? Yet somehow I am the one who is wrong on this topic? Mr. Orwell

I never once said they are indeed going to draft a RB....I simply projected them to take one and got hung up on the cross based on your biased opinion. I think they do in fact need a RB and no one can really say who is going where besides Luck and Griffin i simply said you were wrong about his draft round grade, and i shouldn't say wrong i should say outdated since most of the analysis data out there is before the combine.

lolI never once said they are indeed going to draft a RB....I simply projected them to take one.

very nice George.

And it's my biased opinion? How about everyone's biased opinion? Other than yours apparently. I to your wisdom

I am beginning to think you disagree with the Packers pick.

 

[Zimm]

Yes i really think he doesn't like the pick...He keeps on arguing on and on about something i never said, Who knows the Packers could trade the pick for all i know. Just for him arguing i hope Arod gets Brady hit and is lost for the year ! (I don't own him in any leagues)

 

[smackdaddies]

Yes i really think he doesn't like the pick...He keeps on arguing on and on about something i never said, Who knows the Packers could trade the pick for all i know. Just for him arguing i hope Arod gets Brady hit and is lost for the year ! (I don't own him in any leagues)

Nice i hope Arod gets Brady hit and is lost for the year Your both ignorant and a ########

 

[Bankerguy]

Jeff i am down for a round 2 or as many as it goes.

Awesome. Thanks. I sent out a twitter message to all who participated. It won't be anytime too soon. (not tonight or anything). I want to get good involvement and will need to have every team covered - and have a few alternates for those who somehow can't make it or have internet problems, etc. Also, if you know of any live chat rooms where we can do this, I am all ears. Thanks again for helping to fill the void in times needed in the first round.

Doug Martin, Packers? Are you kidding me?Who was drafting for the Packers? Not in 100 freaking years. The Pack, if they wanted him (not likely) could get him with their second round pick. Perhaps their 3rd.Both Mercilus and Adams still available? Pack would take Mercilus in a heartbeat.

Doug Martin, Packers? Are you kidding me?Who was drafting for the Packers? Not in 100 freaking years. The Pack, if they wanted him (not likely) could get him with their second round pick. Perhaps their 3rd.Both Mercilus and Adams still available? Pack would take Mercilus in a heartbeat.

I cannot believe anyone with any knowledge of the Packers would project that pick. That is an insanely bad 1st round pick for anyone, never mind the Packers

Terrible for the Cowboys.....GOD awful.

Are you guys aware that Martin is a projected first round pick? Martin is a 3 down back and not one of the backs currently roster is even worthy of being a starting NFL RB. I am sorry James Starks had 2 good games that i mocked them a RB which is a huge whole for that offense. And Mercilus is a 4-3 DE not a OLB....yeah that makes more sense and as for Adams geez i don't think anyone besides Burfict who has hurt their stock more then he has his pro day was pathetic. Why is Gilmore a terrible pick for Dallas? Gilmore is a physical RCB that provides a huge upgrade in a pass happy division and on top of that Dallas is extremely weak at CB even with Carr brought in.

Clearly someone looking at a percieved need and plugging a player. He is not anywhere near the 14th best player on the board. If we traded down to 25 or 27 I'd be semi ok with it. We have Jenkins, Carr and Scandrick. Not sure it's that big of a need. We need interior D and O line help.

Gilmore is the 2nd rated CB on the board and Jenkins and Scandrick are below average CB's.

Scandrick is the weaker link for sure. He will be the teams 3rd CB now, where he would rate as average. Carr and Jenkins are not elite, but both above average starters.The only reason you have Gilmore as the 2nd best on the board is based on character issue of other players. He in reality is probably the 4th best talent wise and this certainly doesn't justify a pick in the 14 range.Come on man.

 

[Zimm]

Jeff i am down for a round 2 or as many as it goes.

Awesome. Thanks. I sent out a twitter message to all who participated. It won't be anytime too soon. (not tonight or anything). I want to get good involvement and will need to have every team covered - and have a few alternates for those who somehow can't make it or have internet problems, etc. Also, if you know of any live chat rooms where we can do this, I am all ears. Thanks again for helping to fill the void in times needed in the first round.

Doug Martin, Packers? Are you kidding me?Who was drafting for the Packers? Not in 100 freaking years. The Pack, if they wanted him (not likely) could get him with their second round pick. Perhaps their 3rd.Both Mercilus and Adams still available? Pack would take Mercilus in a heartbeat.

Doug Martin, Packers? Are you kidding me?Who was drafting for the Packers? Not in 100 freaking years. The Pack, if they wanted him (not likely) could get him with their second round pick. Perhaps their 3rd.Both Mercilus and Adams still available? Pack would take Mercilus in a heartbeat.

I cannot believe anyone with any knowledge of the Packers would project that pick. That is an insanely bad 1st round pick for anyone, never mind the Packers

Terrible for the Cowboys.....GOD awful.

Are you guys aware that Martin is a projected first round pick? Martin is a 3 down back and not one of the backs currently roster is even worthy of being a starting NFL RB. I am sorry James Starks had 2 good games that i mocked them a RB which is a huge whole for that offense. And Mercilus is a 4-3 DE not a OLB....yeah that makes more sense and as for Adams geez i don't think anyone besides Burfict who has hurt their stock more then he has his pro day was pathetic. Why is Gilmore a terrible pick for Dallas? Gilmore is a physical RCB that provides a huge upgrade in a pass happy division and on top of that Dallas is extremely weak at CB even with Carr brought in.

Clearly someone looking at a percieved need and plugging a player. He is not anywhere near the 14th best player on the board. If we traded down to 25 or 27 I'd be semi ok with it. We have Jenkins, Carr and Scandrick. Not sure it's that big of a need. We need interior D and O line help.

Gilmore is the 2nd rated CB on the board and Jenkins and Scandrick are below average CB's.

Scandrick is the weaker link for sure. He will be the teams 3rd CB now, where he would rate as average. Carr and Jenkins are not elite, but both above average starters.The only reason you have Gilmore as the 2nd best on the board is based on character issue of other players. He in reality is probably the 4th best talent wise and this certainly doesn't justify a pick in the 14 range.Come on man.

Gilmore is a more fluid CB then Kirkpatrick (May have to switch to FS) and Jenkins is a cover zone CB in the mold of Asante Samuel and only will fit certain schemes and on top of that is the character concerns.