Green Bay Packers Draft Analysis

Transplanted Caper · 04-27-2008, 08:07 PM

Round One: No Pick

Round Two: Jordy Nelson, WR, Kansas State

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Pick Analysis:After playing defense as a sophomore, Nelson moved to receiver and caught 122 passes in 2007. He can also be dangerous in the return game with track speed. The Packers liked his hands and speed in pads

Round Two: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville,

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Pick Analysis:If you're Aaron Rodgers, you're probably scratching your head right about now. The Packers are looking to add a little competition to this year's training camp in order to motivate Brett Favre's successor. In his senior year at Louisville, Brohm improved his numbers from the season before, which seems to bode well for his ability to improve going forward.

Round Two: Patrick Lee, DB, Auburn

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Pick Analysis:With some age on their cornerbacks, the Packers went with Lee. He will have a chance to learn from veterans Charles Woodson and Al Harris, while slowly working into the rotation. Lee deflected 20 passes to go with five interceptions.

Round Three: Jerimichael Finley, TE, Texas

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Pick Analysis:Finley has a lot of potential, but is somewhat immature and needs time to develop. He was an outstanding basketball player in high school and there is a tradition of tight ends with a basketball past becoming great players in the NFL.

Round Four: Jeremy Thompson, DE, Wake Forest

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Pick Analysis:Thompson holds Wake Forest's record for an interception return at 86 yards. He is a great prospect at this point in the draft. Thompson ranked much higher than this on many draft boards.

Round Four: Josh Sitton, OT, Central Florida

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Pick Analysis:Sitton is a player that was discovered at Pro Day. There were a lot of scouts down there at Central Florida to watch Kevin Smith and he really impressed the teams. This is a good spot for him to go in the draft as his measurables had him soaring up draft boards.

Round Five: Breno Giacomini, OT, Louisville

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Pick Analysis:Giacomini spent time at tight end and on the offensive line in college, which you can see in his knee bend and athletic ability. He has exceptional size and decent speed. Giacomini loves football and has a passion for the game. He's a project but has a great attitude and promising skills.

Round Six: No pick

Round Seven:Matt Flynn, QB, LSU

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Pick Analysis:Flynn is a good decision maker, who has played in a successful program at LSU. With Brett Favre's departure, the Packers look to be stockpiling quarterbacks in order to create some competition for Aaron Rodgers.

Round Seven: Brett Swain, WR, San Diego State

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Pick Analysis:Swainhas decent speed and size, but he's not particularly outstanding in any particular area. But he does have a chance to make the roster as a depth wide receiver. The Packers have done well in the past taking receivers late in the draft with players such as Donald Driver and Ruvell Martin.

Pack Attack · 05-06-2008, 02:58 PM

Some of my thoughts on this year's draft class...

Jordy Nelson - Probably means the end for Koren Robinson, regardless of how well K-Rob plays. Ted Thompson is notorious for his "stand by your man" post draft loyalty. He'll bounce Robinson before giving up on Nelson and admitting epic fail on a 2nd round pick. I think Nelson has potential, personally, but I question drafting a guy that's not really on anyone's RADAR when you could have drafted the top safety in the country (for example).

Brian Brohm - I'm a fan of this pick purely for value. But I'm also going to puke if I hear "Quarterback controversy" one more time. Barring an Aaron Rodgers injury, Brohm has ZERO chance of seeing playing time as a rookie or of even pushing Rodgers for the job. This was a good pick and I'm sure even Rodgers would agree with that.

Jermichael Finley - I also like this pick. The kid has potential. Donald Lee is fine, but it's really smart to bring in a guy like Finley to develop. He could be really good in a year or two.

Jeremy Thompson - I don't know enough about him to comment.

Sitton and Giacomini - Early reports from camp are that both of these guys are really impressing coaches with their strength, versatility and mean streaks. These guys could be a couple of gems.

Matt Flynn - Again, I see this as a "best value available" kind of pick. Also, it's a way for Ted Thompson to drive huge nails in the "Favre's coming out of retirement" coffin...and then cover the grave in cement and park a bulldozer on top of it.

Brett Swain - Don't know enough about him to comment.

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05-06-2008, 02:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pack Attack The KISS Army Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 97 vCash: 500 NFL Team: Green Bay Packers NCAA Team: Wisconsin Badgers	Some of my thoughts on this year's draft class... Jordy Nelson - Probably means the end for Koren Robinson, regardless of how well K-Rob plays. Ted Thompson is notorious for his "stand by your man" post draft loyalty. He'll bounce Robinson before giving up on Nelson and admitting epic fail on a 2nd round pick. I think Nelson has potential, personally, but I question drafting a guy that's not really on anyone's RADAR when you could have drafted the top safety in the country (for example). Brian Brohm - I'm a fan of this pick purely for value. But I'm also going to puke if I hear "Quarterback controversy" one more time. Barring an Aaron Rodgers injury, Brohm has ZERO chance of seeing playing time as a rookie or of even pushing Rodgers for the job. This was a good pick and I'm sure even Rodgers would agree with that. Jermichael Finley - I also like this pick. The kid has potential. Donald Lee is fine, but it's really smart to bring in a guy like Finley to develop. He could be really good in a year or two. Jeremy Thompson - I don't know enough about him to comment. Sitton and Giacomini - Early reports from camp are that both of these guys are really impressing coaches with their strength, versatility and mean streaks. These guys could be a couple of gems. Matt Flynn - Again, I see this as a "best value available" kind of pick. Also, it's a way for Ted Thompson to drive huge nails in the "Favre's coming out of retirement" coffin...and then cover the grave in cement and park a bulldozer on top of it. Brett Swain - Don't know enough about him to comment.