Packers 2017 NFL Draft Thread

Profound23 · Post #41 » by **Profound23** » Tue Jan 3, 2017 3:37 am

So I have always liked John Ross, but Corey Davis looks like a good 2nd round pick if possible.

Mags FTW · Post #42 » by **Mags FTW** » Tue Jan 3, 2017 4:48 am

Profound23 wrote:So I have always liked John Ross, but Corey Davis looks like a good 2nd round pick if possible.

He won't make it to us. Even if he slips a bit, he'll go early 2nd.

Post #43 » by **ReasonablySober** » Tue Jan 3, 2017 5:03 pm

TJ Watt is entering the NFL draft. I'm a little surprised by this one.

dietac · Post #44 » by **dietac** » Tue Jan 3, 2017 9:49 pm

ReasonablySober wrote:TJ Watt is entering the NFL draft. I'm a little surprised by this one.

I'm not, I thought it was a given. What more does he have to prove?

M-C-G · Post #45 » by **M-C-G** » Tue Jan 3, 2017 9:56 pm

dietac wrote:
ReasonablySober wrote:TJ Watt is entering the NFL draft. I'm a little surprised by this one.

I'm not, I thought it was a given. What more does he have to prove?

I feel like he is really overrated. I think if his name was TW Jatt, nobody would care about him. I didn't even think he was the best LB in that defense.

Post #46 » by **ReasonablySober** » Tue Jan 3, 2017 10:03 pm

M-C-G wrote:
dietac wrote:
ReasonablySober wrote:TJ Watt is entering the NFL draft. I'm a little surprised by this one.

I'm not, I thought it was a given. What more does he have to prove?

I feel like he is really overrated. I think if his name was TW Jatt, nobody would care about him. I didn't even think he was the LB in that defense.

I'm gonna assume he entered his name to the draft advisory board and he was fine with the feedback, but I didn't ever think he was a 1st round talent. I barely considered him a 2nd round guy.

Profound23 · Post #47 » by **Profound23** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 12:44 am

I would not be mad at Watt in the 3rd

BUCKnation · Post #48 » by **BUCKnation** » Wed Jan 4, 2017 1:49 am

Yeah, I was surprised Watt left after one year, where he didn't even start as a starter, but with his injury history, may as well strike gold when he can.

M-C-G · Post #49 » by **M-C-G** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 5:13 am

I don't watch much college football, but really like what I have seen from Alabama TE Howard tonight. Looks like he would be a great fit and available with our first.

Profound23 · Post #50 » by **Profound23** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 5:23 am

M-C-G wrote:I don't watch much college football, but really like what I have seen from Alabama TE Howard tonight. Looks like he would be a great fit and available with our first.

Don't think he or Mike Williams last to our pick, but I would take either in a heartbeat. Look at how good Howard is with a QB who can't even throw the ball.

Mike Williams is going to be a stud!

jakecronus8 · Post #51 » by **jakecronus8** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 4:11 pm

Profound23 wrote:I would not be mad at Watt in the 3rd

He's gonna go earlier than that. Will test out great athletically, and the motor and bloodlines don't hurt.

Ron Swanson · Post #52 » by **Ron Swanson** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 4:29 pm

TJ has the size and instincts. I don't know if he has the speed/explosiveness.

Kerb Hohl · Post #53 » by **Kerb Hohl** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 4:34 pm

jakecronus8 wrote:
Profound23 wrote:I would not be mad at Watt in the 3rd

He's gonna go earlier than that. Will test out great athletically, and the motor and bloodlines don't hurt.

Ron Swanson wrote:TJ has the size and instincts. I don't know if he has the speed/explosiveness.

I'd compare him to Clay Matthews, Fackrell, Ripkowski, Wes Welker, Cole Beasley, Danny Woodhead, and maybe his brothers imo.

Ron Swanson · Post #54 » by **Ron Swanson** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 4:38 pm

Kerb Hohl wrote:
jakecronus8 wrote:
Profound23 wrote:I would not be mad at Watt in the 3rd

He's gonna go earlier than that. Will test out great athletically, and the motor and bloodlines don't hurt.

Ron Swanson wrote:TJ has the size and instincts. I don't know if he has the speed/explosiveness.

I'd compare him to Clay Matthews, Fackrell, Ripkowski, Wes Welker, Cole Beasley, Danny Woodhead, and maybe his brothers imo.

Except for the fact that 3 of those guys, and his brother, are tremendous athletes. But yeah I get it, they're white.

Kerb Hohl · Post #55 » by **Kerb Hohl** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 5:40 pm

Ron Swanson wrote:
Kerb Hohl wrote:
jakecronus8 wrote:
He's gonna go earlier than that. Will test out great athletically, and the motor and bloodlines don't hurt.

Ron Swanson wrote:TJ has the size and instincts. I don't know if he has the speed/explosiveness.

I'd compare him to Clay Matthews, Fackrell, Ripkowski, Wes Welker, Cole Beasley, Danny Woodhead, and maybe his brothers imo.

Except for the fact that 3 of those guys, and his brother, are tremendous athletes. But yeah I get it, they're white.

Don't forget that they also have a high motor.

jakecronus8 · Post #56 » by **jakecronus8** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 6:46 pm

Kerb Hohl wrote:
Ron Swanson wrote:
Kerb Hohl wrote:

I'd compare him to Clay Matthews, Fackrell, Ripkowski, Wes Welker, Cole Beasley, Danny Woodhead, and maybe his brothers imo.

Except for the fact that 3 of those guys, and his brother, are tremendous athletes. But yeah I get it, they're white.

Don't forget that they also have a high motor.

I get your snark attempt but it's actually true.

Kerb Hohl · Post #57 » by **Kerb Hohl** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 6:50 pm

jakecronus8 wrote:
Kerb Hohl wrote:
Ron Swanson wrote:
Except for the fact that 3 of those guys, and his brother, are tremendous athletes. But yeah I get it, they're white.

Don't forget that they also have a high motor.

I get your snark attempt but it's actually true.

I agree. You weren't really the culprit here. The Watts do all have high motors.

Ron Swanson · Post #58 » by **Ron Swanson** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 7:16 pm

Yet none of them have as high of a motor as Mike Daniels (he's black).

:wink:

zmanishere11 · Post #59 » by **zmanishere11** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:23 pm

What's everyones take on Joe Mixon?

It seems like the popular take is the kid shouldn't be allowed in the league.

My take is - what the heck else is the kid supposed to do, give up and work at McyD's?

Not trying to lighten the impact on what he did (knocked out a young woman), but I guess maybe I have a level of forgiveness in me for a kid who made this mistake as essentially a kid, that I just don't have for a grown ass man who got paid like Ray Rice.

This is going to end up as a pretty big draft story, as you can get a kid who's a 1 or 2 without that punch, well after that. I personally would take the chance, but curious to see what everyone else thinks

askdavescat · Post #60 » by **askdavescat** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:55 pm

I don't remember the exact year, but Ted did give Koren? Robinson a second chance after his DUI issues. In that case though, Ted knew him already, he had drafted him in Seattle. They let Guion come back, but again, he had already established himself here, Ted knew him.

For the most part though, the Packers seem pretty averse to controversy, and I'd be really surprised for if they drafted Mixon.