2022 NFL Draft discussion

[DrWood]

There’s going to a WR or two that everyone wants at 22.

Then they’re going to announce Drake Jackson as the pick, people will lose their **** and it'll be hilarious.

Jackson at 22 and Pickens at 28 are my official predictions barring a trade.

Have they been linked to Jackson? I thought the pack preferred bigger edge guys.

[DrWood]

Would love to see Olave and Watson b2b.

Jameson Williams/Christian Watson is my dream combo, but yours works. I don't think they will be doubling up at WR, but I would have absolutely zero issue with it. Jameson falling to 22 and then being able to trade down and still get Watson would be ideal.

unless they trade away picks, I can't see them not picking at least 2 WR. Which round is the question.

[DrWood]

Whats the tldr on Watson? See a lot of you talking about him

Outside WR with deep long striding speed. Issues with drops, physicality, and doesn't have experience vs high level competition. Maybe he ends up being a weapon, but I'm definitely not taking him with one of our first three picks.

If they don't take him with #53, the odds of him being available later is slim. It's not a sure thing at #53.

[Finn]

I don't really watch college football anymore and don't follow any draft stuff during the year but was thinking of doing a little crash course on this years draft prospects because this could be a fun Packer draft. Any suggestions on a good site/or even a cheap online draft guide to check out?

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Piggy-backing here, looking for favorite sites online that are free (I'm just too cheap to pay).

[bobsacamano]

Given that WR was a need before Davante and MVS were gone, I'll be pretty surprised if the Pack only take 1 WR in the first 4 picks. I hope they double up in the first, as I want two of Williams/Olave/Burks but that's a pipe dream.

I think the only thing that would truly piss me off is if they go interior OL with one of the firsts. I'm seeing that in a lot of mocks lately and I just don't get it.

[ReasonablySober]

Given that WR was a need before Davante and MVS were gone, I'll be pretty surprised if the Pack only take 1 WR in the first 4 picks. I hope they double up in the first, as I want two of Williams/Olave/Burks but that's a pipe dream.

I think the only thing that would truly piss me off is if they go interior OL with one of the firsts. I'm seeing that in a lot of mocks lately and I just don't get it.

Given how good they've been collecting OL outside of R1, I'd be surprised and disappointed if they went that route too.

I want elite talents at high value positions. If WIlliams drops, I'm great with taking him because I think he's special. But if he doesn't I'd be looking at edge, Davis, Dean, and probably only go WR in round two.

[BallinBucks420]

Given that WR was a need before Davante and MVS were gone, I'll be pretty surprised if the Pack only take 1 WR in the first 4 picks. I hope they double up in the first, as I want two of Williams/Olave/Burks but that's a pipe dream.

I think the only thing that would truly piss me off is if they go interior OL with one of the firsts. I'm seeing that in a lot of mocks lately and I just don't get it.

Given how good they've been collecting OL outside of R1, I'd be surprised and disappointed if they went that route too.

I want elite talents at high value positions. If WIlliams drops, I'm great with taking him because I think he's special. But if he doesn't I'd be looking at edge, Davis, Dean, and probably only go WR in round two.

If the Center from Iowa fell to #22 or #28 would anyone consider that? he's kinda small for how i usually like my O-line at 6"2, but that might just be from watching Badger football for so long now....saw him mocked in the top 10 a lot throughout the year....Always good to have 7 lineman who can play good football, but to your point we have gotten a lot of solid guys in the last couple drafts that can play

[DrWood]

Given that WR was a need before Davante and MVS were gone, I'll be pretty surprised if the Pack only take 1 WR in the first 4 picks. I hope they double up in the first, as I want two of Williams/Olave/Burks but that's a pipe dream.

I think the only thing that would truly piss me off is if they go interior OL with one of the firsts. I'm seeing that in a lot of mocks lately and I just don't get it.

Given how good they've been collecting OL outside of R1, I'd be surprised and disappointed if they went that route too.

I want elite talents at high value positions. If WIlliams drops, I'm great with taking him because I think he's special. But if he doesn't I'd be looking at edge, Davis, Dean, and probably only go WR in round two.

If the Center from Iowa fell to #22 or #28 would anyone consider that? he's kinda small for how i usually like my O-line at 6"2, but that might just be from watching Badger football for so long now....saw him mocked in the top 10 a lot throughout the year....Always good to have 7 lineman who can play good football, but to your point we have gotten a lot of solid guys in the last couple drafts that can play

There is no way in hell they are picking an OC in the first three rounds after selecting one in the 2nd round last year: a player who played well.

[ReasonablySober]

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[Treebeard]

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I feel vindicated.

This generations Ray Guy? ....God, I feel old that I remember him being drafted in round one.

Realistically, what round does Araiza get picked?

[ReasonablySober]

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George Pickens, Green Bay Packers
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 197
College: Georgia

Where the Packers could get him: Round 1 (No. 28)

Why he fits: I'm in on Pickens as a first-round prospect. He has a long frame, loose hips, body control -- and elite ball skills. He can locate the ball and finish. Pickens moves like a smaller player. Think of a young A.J. Green here -- with more juice. Plus, we know there is a major need for wide receiver talent in Green Bay, which has two Round 1 picks.

There is no one better in the league at identifying and throwing one-on-ones than quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Those are the slot fades and boundary verticals that could go to Pickens out of empty sets. Plus, in Matt LaFleur's defined pass game, Pickens could be targeted on play-action quick-hitters, crossers off boot action and leveled throws inside the numbers. The fit works here to give Rodgers an upside target who can create explosive plays.

[M-C-G]

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George Pickens, Green Bay Packers
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 197
College: Georgia

Where the Packers could get him: Round 1 (No. 28)

Why he fits: I'm in on Pickens as a first-round prospect. He has a long frame, loose hips, body control -- and elite ball skills. He can locate the ball and finish. Pickens moves like a smaller player. Think of a young A.J. Green here -- with more juice. Plus, we know there is a major need for wide receiver talent in Green Bay, which has two Round 1 picks.

There is no one better in the league at identifying and throwing one-on-ones than quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Those are the slot fades and boundary verticals that could go to Pickens out of empty sets. Plus, in Matt LaFleur's defined pass game, Pickens could be targeted on play-action quick-hitters, crossers off boot action and leveled throws inside the numbers. The fit works here to give Rodgers an upside target who can create explosive plays.

Pickens to GB seems inevitable




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[bobsacamano]

This generations Ray Guy? ....God, I feel old that I remember him being drafted in round one.

Realistically, what round does Araiza get picked?

Maybe the 4th? I feel like Michael Dickson was the last hyped up punter and he was taken earlyish in the 5th. Araiza seems to be significantly better though. With the packers extra picks, I'm on board for Araiza. He'd solve the kickoff and punting problems. Doesn't seem like it's gonna happen though given the Pat O’Donnell signing

[M-C-G]

Just putting virtual pen to virtual paper and proclaiming Kevin Austin WR ND seems like a Packer at some point in his career. Even if it is practice squad or UDFA


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[BallinBucks420]

Given how good they've been collecting OL outside of R1, I'd be surprised and disappointed if they went that route too.

I want elite talents at high value positions. If WIlliams drops, I'm great with taking him because I think he's special. But if he doesn't I'd be looking at edge, Davis, Dean, and probably only go WR in round two.

If the Center from Iowa fell to #22 or #28 would anyone consider that? he's kinda small for how i usually like my O-line at 6"2, but that might just be from watching Badger football for so long now....saw him mocked in the top 10 a lot throughout the year....Always good to have 7 lineman who can play good football, but to your point we have gotten a lot of solid guys in the last couple drafts that can play

There is no way in hell they are picking an OC in the first three rounds after selecting one in the 2nd round last year: a player who played well.

Im not expecting him to play Center with Myers there, but cant he play Guard?? If a top 10 talent can be added on the OLine im all for it...

[BallinBucks420]

This generations Ray Guy? ....God, I feel old that I remember him being drafted in round one.

Realistically, what round does Araiza get picked?

Maybe the 4th? I feel like Michael Dickson was the last hyped up punter and he was taken earlyish in the 5th. Araiza seems to be significantly better though. With the packers extra picks, I'm on board for Araiza. He'd solve the kickoff and punting problems. Doesn't seem like it's gonna happen though given the Pat O’Donnell signing

We just signed a Punter whos fine...everyone needs to get us drafting Araiza out of there head lol..i have no interest in using a 4th or 5th on a punter when we already have one and have to many other needs

[Treebeard]

This generations Ray Guy? ....God, I feel old that I remember him being drafted in round one.

Realistically, what round does Araiza get picked?

Maybe the 4th? I feel like Michael Dickson was the last hyped up punter and he was taken earlyish in the 5th. Araiza seems to be significantly better though. With the packers extra picks, I'm on board for Araiza. He'd solve the kickoff and punting problems. Doesn't seem like it's gonna happen though given the Pat O’Donnell signing

We just signed a Punter whos fine...everyone needs to get us drafting Araiza out of there head lol..i have no interest in using a 4th or 5th on a punter when we already have one and have to many other needs

With O'Donnell onboard, I don't see the Packers picking a punter, or even a placekicker. Had that O'Donnell signing not been done, Araiza should have been a consideration, though I have no idea what round would be reasonable. My bet is Crosby gets another season, unless his leg falls off.

Araiza's a unicorn. He's potentially a unique weapon. It's nearly fifty years since Ray Guy was that kind of game-changer. The Raiders got beat up badly in the press over that move, but Guy proved the pundits wrong. Is Araiza the second coming of Ray Guy? Who knows? *EDIT* (Ask me again next spring. Also, who knows if he can produce in cold weather?) However, I'm sure some team will pick him earlier than is common for punters and that move will send the pundits and the internet fans into a tizzy over the daring wisdom/utter foolishness of the move.

[Profound23]

This generations Ray Guy? ....God, I feel old that I remember him being drafted in round one.

Realistically, what round does Araiza get picked?

Maybe the 4th? I feel like Michael Dickson was the last hyped up punter and he was taken earlyish in the 5th. Araiza seems to be significantly better though. With the packers extra picks, I'm on board for Araiza. He'd solve the kickoff and punting problems. Doesn't seem like it's gonna happen though given the Pat O’Donnell signing

We just signed a Punter whos fine...everyone needs to get us drafting Araiza out of there head lol..i have no interest in using a 4th or 5th on a punter when we already have one and have to many other needs

I would have loved the opportunity for Araiza, but we just gave O'Donnell a 2 yr/4 mil deal with 2 mil guaranteed. You don't give a punter 2 mil guaranteed then draft another one, a couple of months later.

[bobsacamano]

Right, they won't draft a punter due to guaranteeing O'Donnell, but that's the complaint: why guarantee money to a **** punter when a better one could've been had for less? Not to mention Araiza can easily and consistently knock kickoffs through the endzone AND could act as a backup kicker since Crosby is shaky as hell these days.

I just would've rather spent a 4th than paying 2 mil for mediocrity. I'm sick of the special teams being absolute ****. Araiza would fix a bunch of problems. Yeah the packers have a bunch of needs but they also have 7 picks in the 1st-4th rounds.

[TroyD92]

Packers do need a kicker though. Wish Crosby would just retire at this point