I do not read every single post. I typically always read yours because I value what you say. I believe I said enough in my post to indicate my tone was not attacking you. If not, my apologies. However, I don't think projections are worth their weight in salt. What I know is the Packers liked a WR or two and a QB when they moved up. They took the QB. In my mind, that means the Packers, a professional organization that scouts college players professionally value him as top 30 prospect from the 2020 collegiate ranks.
Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool
Sorry, I didn't realize you didn't read all post, but my vague language matched the person I was replying to.
I believe the Packers believe a tier of talent was about to disappear that they wanted to grab one of the best players left on that talent tier, and expected the talent that was going to drop to their next pick, to be a tier below Love.
Guys like Mel Kiper Jr and Todd McShay, I will put some stock into their projections, but sure as hell won't say a player is going to be a stud because of their analysis. if they were really good at their job, an NFL team would have signed them already, lol. Right? haha
Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool
Exactly, and if you want proof, look at Mike Mayock, at least he had the balls to back it up, and he was considered better than Kiper and McShay by some, and he didn't exactly hit it out of the park and I believe Kiper said he'd retire if someone busted.... and he busted and Kiper didn't retire lol
That being said, my biggest issue with Kiper and McShay is that (other than being blow hearts) much of their information is needed via ESPN+ subscription... so I don't know what they've predicted for a number of years.
That being said, this article said Kiper had Jordan Love at #19 in his final mock draft.
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2888182-mel-kiper-jr-2020-mock-draft-jordan-love-to-raiders-in-espn-gurus-final-picks.amp.html And this article suggests that Todd McShay bet $5,000 that love would be selected before Justin Herbert, which the article states Herbert was expected to be selected in the top 10 picks.
https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/oregon-ducks/todd-mcshay-bets-5k-jordan-love-gets-drafted-justin-herbert-upcoming-nfl-draft All I'm saying, is to suggest that no one had Jordan Love projected to go in the first round is a straight up lie... yes some had him as a 3rd rounder, but a decent percentage of mock drafts, even by the big named mock people, had Love in the first round, even if it's later I'm the first round.