P.F.T. has their first mock draft up.

Any Packer Fan, Someone, Anyone.... Please explain this to me?

Where is the logic here?

2009 PRE-COMBINE MOCK DRAFT
Posted by Mike Florio on February 20, 2009, 8:56 a.m. EST
1. Detroit Lions: Matt Stafford, quarterback, Georgia.

2. St. Louis Rams: Eugene Monroe, tackle, Virginia.

3. Kansas City Chiefs: Aaron Curry, linebacker, Wake Forest.

4. Seattle Seahawks: Malcolm Jenkins, cornerback, Ohio State.

5. Cleveland Browns: B.J. Raji, defensive tackle, Boston College.

6. Cincinnati Bengals: Knowshon Moreno, running back, Georgia.

7. Oakland Raiders: Andre Smith, tackle, Raiders.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars: Rey Maualuga, linebacker, Southern Cal.

9. Green Bay Packers: Hakeem Nicks, receiver, North Carolina.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/02/20/2009-pre-combine-mock-draft/ 

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wtf they have hicks going in the 2nd round on most mock drafts. What are they smoking

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yet another reason why I dont pay any attention to mocks

The logic is easy. They're Vikings and Jets fans.... (also maybe USC and Georgia fans from looking at the draft)

Also they don't have a clue IMO.

Hakeem Nicks over both Jeremy Maclin and Michael Crabtree? No way IMO...

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Thats horse crap.

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It's pretty obvious they've deliberately made their mock controversial in order to generate traffic to their site.

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Mikey do something like that? You would think he was a lawyer or something. :lol:

I think it is a subtle jab at the management of the Packers, since last year they took a WR with their first pick, even at a position of strength.

The only WR we would think about taking at #9 would be Crabtree if he is there.. but even then, I think we would take away the pick and move down.

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I know most people don't agree with me on this but I like Jeremy Maclin more than Michael Crabtree.

Yes Crabtree is the better player right now but I don't see much potential or room for growth in him because he's gotten a lot it out already and he doesn't have that deep speed. I see him as a good #1 but not great for reason.

Maclin is a lot more raw but he has huge potential. I mean he's a more talented Steve Smith type talent in a 6-1, 200 pound body with room to add more muscle.

I just see a lot more upside in Maclin even though Crabtree is better right now but the draft is about the future not about right now.

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all wide receivers ted thompson drafted in his years as the packers gm were projected way later than ted took them.

2008: jordy nelson (picked 2nd round, projected 4th round)
2007: james jones (picked 3rd round, projected 6th round)
2006: greg jennings (picked 2nd round, projected 3rd to 4th)
2005: terrence murphy (picked 2nd round, projected 4th(?))

i wouldn't be heavily surprised, if Ted Thompson takes a relative unknown wr late day one/early day 2. not with #9, though.

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Beast, I think the Packers have proven that 1st round receivers are not a necessity, and in our system, a number 1 wideout isn't even wanted (my opinion).

I've always felt a top ten pick should be used on a dominent defensive lineman, left tackle, quarterback, or cover corner. Of course there are exceptions like a Sean Taylor at safety. Neither of the receivers you mention are top ten material.

Florio strives and thrives on controversy, and he caught RP's attention.

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