nerdmann
7 years ago

A first-round pass rusher seems a good bet for the Packers. Mel Kiper Jr.'s first mock draft predicts they'll take UT-San Antonio's Marcus Davenport.

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I think Pettine will be able to scheme Clay to the QB. I also believe that Biegel and Fackrell will take a first/second year step.

That said, I would draft “bitch kitty” OLBs early and often.
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isocleas2
7 years ago
There are 3 or 4 big time pass rushing prospects that should be available at #14, I'd be happy with any of them. If we draft one of the top WR or CB prospects I won't mind either but it seems OLB should be more plentiful.



Rockmolder
7 years ago
I always wonder where guys like Davenport end up. The guy was a 2nd rounder not too long ago, but now the hypetrain has left the station and he's approaching a top 10 selection.

There's no doubt he's a good player and should be selected early, but I can't really find any reason for his tremendous surge upwards other than people expecting he'll do good at the Combine and the Senior Bowl.

I wonder if he'll deliver.
nerdmann
7 years ago

I always wonder where guys like Davenport end up. The guy was a 2nd rounder not too long ago, but now the hypetrain has left the station and he's approaching a top 10 selection.

There's no doubt he's a good player and should be selected early, but I can't really find any reason for his tremendous surge upwards other than people expecting he'll do good at the Combine and the Senior Bowl.

I wonder if he'll deliver.

Originally Posted by: Rockmolder 



That's why it's good to have elite scouts like Ted Thompson running the show.
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TheKanataThrilla
7 years ago
The hype I think is because of the position. A disruptive pass rusher is key to having a great defense.
Rockmolder
7 years ago

The hype I think is because of the position. A disruptive pass rusher is key to having a great defense.

Originally Posted by: TheKanataThrilla 



That's true. And Ferrell going back to school pushed him up, as well. It's just that he's getting hyped for reasons that make no sense. Always makes me question these mock drafts. Just like when they went absolutely crazy about Clausen based off eachothers rumours and moves.
yooperfan
7 years ago

That's why it's good to have elite scouts like Ted Thompson running the show.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 


Ted Thompson should not be running anything!

Smokey
7 years ago

Ted Thompson should not be running anything!

Originally Posted by: yooperfan 



I agree, you don't fire the GM and then listen to him saying that's not what I'd do, because there was no clear and clean break. Ted Thompson can supply scouting reports, but he does not sit at the grown ups table anymore. In fact he should go and write his book, before he get's any more senile.

[nono]

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nerdmann
7 years ago

I agree, you don't fire the GM and then listen to him saying that's not what I'd do, because there was no clear and clean break. Ted Thompson can supply scouting reports, but he does not sit at the grown ups table anymore. In fact he should go and write his book, before he get's any more senile.

[nono]

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Gutekunst is still learning from The Master.
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7 years ago

I always wonder where guys like Davenport end up. The guy was a 2nd rounder not too long ago, but now the hypetrain has left the station and he's approaching a top 10 selection.

There's no doubt he's a good player and should be selected early, but I can't really find any reason for his tremendous surge upwards other than people expecting he'll do good at the Combine and the Senior Bowl.

I wonder if he'll deliver.

Originally Posted by: Rockmolder 



Exactly. Getting 4.5 of his 8.5 sacks along with 35% of his tackles against powerhouse teams like Rice and North Texas instantly translates to being a stud in the NFL.

In addition isn't 255 a little too light to play DE? Sure they will bulk him up but in doing so it will take away some of his explosiveness.
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