nerdmann
13 years ago
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A low-risk, high-reward prospect, Datko has been lauded for his character, toughness and reliability in pass protection. Datko’s quick feet and intelligence put him on the preseason watch list for the Lombardi Award, given to the nation’s top college lineman or linebacker.



Dude's shoulder first popped out in high school. Hurt it again junior year in college. Battled through it as much as he could. Finally had surgery. Kind of a James Starks type value pick. Around the same area in the draft where Wells was picked. Difference being, Wells belonged there.

Could be a dark horse to beat out Newhouse. Or Sherrod too if he's back in time.
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play2win
13 years ago

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Dude's shoulder first popped out in high school. Hurt it again junior year in college. Battled through it as much as he could. Finally had surgery. Kind of a James Starks type value pick. Around the same area in the draft where Wells was picked. Difference being, Wells belonged there.

Could be a dark horse to beat out Newhouse. Or Sherrod too if he's back in time.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 



nerdman, I am thinking this was a good value pick too. Guy has an amazing history for protecting the passer. At the end of the draft, nothing wrong with getting this player into the mix. Sounds like he should be OK to go, and from what I've read he's a tough SOB.

"“We had some concerns as well, because the offensive line is a very physical place to play,” Packers General Manager Ted Thompson told the Press-Gazette earlier this week. “But we felt like he was such a great person, a guy that really wants to be a good player and well-liked by the people there at Florida State. We thought there was a risk there on the injury side, but we thought it was worth the risk."

I'm normally not for drafting players with an injury history, but this kid, in R7, could be a steal if he can hold up physically. I was thinking going into this draft that our #4 or 5 need was OT. We may have gotten a real gem here with Andrew Datko.

Nice quick report:
Andrew Datko, Florida State
Ht: 6'6, Wt: 321 pounds

http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2012/4/17/2956283/andrew-datko-2012-nfl-draft-quick-report 

I'm pretty excited to see what this kid can do for the Packers. If that shoulder repair holds up well, and becomes stronger, there is no telling how far this player could go. Nice to have two pure LTs in Sherrod and Datko. Hopefully they can both get healed up and contribute.
millertime
13 years ago
Datko seems like a nice prospect. Hopefully Sherrod is able to mature this offseason and be our long-term solution on Aaron's blindside.

I hope our team gives Datko a year off (either on IR or practice squad) to put on some strength and further heal his shoulders. He likely won't contribute to our team this season, so I hope he can be a project for next year. Newhouse and Sherrod should compete and be adequate next year with a little help from a TE or RB.
PackerTraxx
13 years ago
I think it was a good risk pick a 7. Possible extremely high reward, with little to lose. Ever since DD I'm kind of partial to 7th rounders. LOL
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