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yet the Packers seem to think they need to draft a 13.5 tackle interior defensive lineman in the top 100 every single season.

 

That's not really true- only three times in the last eight drafts.

 

Again, Adams is a potentially disruptive d-lineman. Yes, a Harold Green type is sufficient to get the job done at NT, but guys like Clark and Adams are potentially more productive, and as hybrid players can rotate in at End as well.

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We let the good RB's all slip away with the last two picks. IMO it's pretty much all slow or tiny ones left. De'veon Smith is about all that interests me...needed 1 of Mixon/Foreman/Kamara/Connor.

 

Yup. Would have been preferred Cook/Jones/Desmond King for the first three picks at those spots they drafted. 3rd round pick was an absolute waste. I'd take the 10th ranked interior linebacker over top 3 DT. So disappointing.

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yet the Packers seem to think they need to draft a 13.5 tackle interior defensive lineman in the top 100 every single season.

 

That's not really true- only three times in the last eight drafts.

 

Again, Adams is a potentially disruptive d-lineman. Yes, a Harold Green type is sufficient to get the job done at NT, but guys like Clark and Adams are potentially more productive, and as hybrid players can rotate in at End as well.

 

Khyri Thornton was another cool story, pathetic waste of a 3rd rounder on a "freak" but lazy and inconsistent. Ted's overall record with DL/LB is not good so pretty good chance this is a flop pick.

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Yup. Would have been preferred Cook/Jones/Desmond King for the first three picks at those spots they drafted. 3rd round pick was an absolute waste. I'd take the 10th ranked interior linebacker over top 3 DT. So disappointing.

 

This I can agree with to some degree. In a draft that had a pretty good quantity of backs in the 2nd/3rd level behind the top 2, it's surprising we didn't come away with one of them. Perine is the only one left I would consider in the 4th. Beyond that, there are a bunch of Corey Clement types that we could take a flier on in the 6th/7th, but won't be likely to be significant contributors.

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Khyri Thornton was another cool story, pathetic waste of a 3rd rounder on a "freak" but lazy and inconsistent.

 

Not saying I expect him to work out or not work out. In fact, odds are that at least one of the three taken today are flops, and he would be the most likely bet.

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Khyri Thornton was another cool story, pathetic waste of a 3rd rounder on a "freak" but lazy and inconsistent.

 

Not saying I expect him to work out or not work out. In fact, odds are that at least one of the three taken today are flops, and he would be the most likely bet.

 

 

I would concur with that.

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I love the Adams pick. What a fun player he can be. After all the complaining I've done about picking Badgers I hope that they target Desmond King in the 4th and Ogunbowale in the 6th. Those two guys are football players that could help this Packers team.
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If ESPN's little writeup on Perine is accurate, I'd think he fits the need the Packers have for a 3rd down rb. Says he's a good check down target, and a willing pass blocker. You'd pair Mongomery as 1st/2nd down back. Can maybe split him wide on a 3rd down with Perine in that case.

 

I don't want to go to the 5' 10inch Desmond King due to the size. Out of ESPN's next 25 there are 2 intriguing OL, 2 Linebackers, and of course 2 WRs that I'd think of fitting Thompson draft approach to fill this team's needs.

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Plenty of good RBs left, and I'm shocked Connor went this high - his speed measurables at the combine and pro day for a RB were awful (his 3-cone was about the same as some of their OL at their pro day, and 40 was close to 4.70) which is why I thought he'd slip down to a UDFA. Take a look at Aaron Jones of UTEP - smaller school guy but has great short area quickness (among the top 3-cone, 20/60 yard shuttles, and verticals) and can make guys miss. All four of his years he put up a run >70 yards and 3 of the 4 had a long run of >80 yards. Jeremy McNichols and Marlon Mack are also still on the board; McNichols ran a 4.49 at the combine, had one of the top 3-cone times, can make guys miss and is a weapon in the passing game (but questionable in blocking skills). Six of Mack's 15 TDs last year went for >40 yards, but he did have fumble problems.

 

Dorian Johnson and Isaac Asiata are still on the board to boost interior OL depth - I wouldn't be surprised if the Pack grabs one of them with one of their 4ths. Vince Biegel still on the board, as are Anthony Walker and Jordan Evans.

 

Also surprised that Bucky Hodges is still on the board; don't be surprised if...

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My intriguing players for this round are Lawson, DE, Clemson, Perine, and Biegel. Biegel may be a bit of a homer pick, but he is the best OLB still available, per ESPN, and certainly passes the eye test from his time at Wisconsin.

 

Dorian Johnson, G, Pitt might be great value here and has the making of a typical TT gem OL pick that becomes a starter out of the 4th round.

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I'm fine with the DT pick as he can play multiple positions. As for RB I never really saw it as a huge need. Montgomery and Michael are a fine 1,2. Pick up a third down back who can contribute on special teams and has some upside in the later rounds. I'd rather they get an edge rusher (or two). But at this point it's best player available.
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Really excited about the draft so far. Adams was a 5 Star prospect, came in and played right away for a SEC Auburn team, and player really well in a defense that had him inside eating blocks the majority of the time. I don't see Thorton in him outside of both being explosive 3rd round DL's. Thorton was weak vs the run and could get dominated easily. His whole deal is he was explosive to get strong push and could pass rush (flopped on both. Adams is a man... he plays like a man.

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Biegel fills a need. I like this draft.
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Value chart says you could trade our remaining fourth and our trade-able fifth to move up and get a guy like Perine in the late one hundred-teens here. If you came away with him after drafting a guy like Biegel, you'd have to feel pretty great about the things you've addressed this weekend.
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Value chart says you could trade our remaining fourth and our trade-able fifth to move up and get a guy like Perine in the late one hundred-teens here. If you came away with him after drafting a guy like Biegel, you'd have to feel pretty great about the things you've addressed this weekend.

 

Perine picked by Skins just as I'm reading your post :)

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Value chart says you could trade our remaining fourth and our trade-able fifth to move up and get a guy like Perine in the late one hundred-teens here. If you came away with him after drafting a guy like Biegel, you'd have to feel pretty great about the things you've addressed this weekend.

 

I believe that both 5ths (regular and complementary) are tradeable now, aren't they?

 

I wanted Perine and Biegel in the 4th, so no dice on Perine, but glad they took 1 of the 2 I wanted.

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Saw this posted elsewhere about Williams:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2702414-after-5-years-of-byu-and-its-honor-code-jamaal-williams-is-free-what-now

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And like Ty he's had problems staying healthy. He runs fairly upright with more of a striding motion, like Latavius Murray or James Starks (or even Eric Dickerson if you want a more positive picture painted). I'm not thrilled they waited that long to take a RB but I'll reserve judgement until I read more about him.

 

And I've said before if Montgomery was a better standard of health I would agree that RB wasn't as big of a priority. However, since he can't stay on the field for more than a handful of games at the time I remain concerned.

 

I like what I've read about all of the defensive players they took prior to that. I'm not sure what the big deal is about drafting a DT. He's going to play plenty of DE in the rotation, which has always been a big deal in the 3-4 defense they run.

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I agree that I'm not sure that Williams is enough to address the position to the point that we should be comfortable heading to camp.

 

There are still alternative options available, though with their own issue, namely Charles and Blount.

 

There's also a lot of chatter today about the Bengals making Jeremy Hill available, and that might be worth exploring.

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