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WeekapaugGroove wrote:I had never heard of Krys Barnes before Sunday but the Pack must see something in him (and how bad must Burkes be in practice?!?). Did a little googling and the Niners SB nation guy had him as his #1 sleeper LB in the draft. He's his write up on him.

https://www.ninersnation.com/2020/2/13/21134872/nfl-pre-combine-draft-2020-sleepers

1. Krys Barnes, LB, UCLA

Height: 6'2" Weight: 235lbs. Projected Arm length: 32" Projected hand size: 9.75" Projected 40: 4.6-4.7

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Pros: Krys is consistent. He's fast, has good instincts and a good nose for the football and is consistently good. In 2018 Barnes had 85 tackles, 10 for a loss, 1 sack, 1 INT and 6 pass deflections. In 2019, he had 72 tackles, 9.5 for a loss, 4 sacks, 1 INT, 7 deflections and 1 forced fumble. Barnes is productive. He's fast and an efficient tackler. He constantly puts himself in position to make plays. He's also a good pass defender. Krys was also listed on the third team (third place) on the PFF All-Pac-12 team. He doesn't make a lot of mistakes.

Cons: As you probably noticed from the weight, Barnes is undersized for the NFL level. The immediate concern then becomes, if he adds muscle mass/weight, how will that impact his speed? He's also considered a jack of all trades, master of none. He's good at rushing the passer, good at coverage, good at run defense but not excellent at any. It will be interesting to see how his skill set translates at the NFL level.

Summary: Barnes is an intriguing prospect. He reminds me of Fred Warner coming out of college. He just is always wherever the ball is. While not the fastest, strongest or best LB in the draft, he has the ability and technique to be an every down backer in the NFL. Barnes is all over the place on boards, as high as 5th and as low as undrafted. He would be worthy of a 6th rounder.

jakecronus8 wrote:Groin injuries are the pits. I’m not getting my hopes up until after the week 5 bye for Kenny Clark. They need to bring up Mack off the practice squad for some beef up front.

jakecronus8 wrote:

WeekapaugGroove wrote:Random thing I was thinking about. Is the current RB group the best group the Packers have had in the modern era (80s-today). Ahman Green at his peak was probably the best individual. But this group has a damn good lead back in Jones, a solid pro in williams, and two real wildcards with Dillion and Ervin.

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I think if they keep Jones and Dillon pans out yes. As is id still take Ahman, Davenpoop, Hendo and Tony First Down Fisher.

Dandridgefav wrote:IF ALL RB are healthy and contributing at the Trade Dead-line - then I would trade Jamal Williams. JW is proven and still improving. He can help both a "Win Now" team with his talent AND a young developing team. There is no mystery, no injuries, no baggage with Williams. I would miss him and wish him all the best - and get excited to see ore of Dixon and Ervin! IF Williams consistently plays well up to trade dead-line - some team would give the Pack a 3rd.

jakecronus8 wrote:

Dandridgefav wrote:IF ALL RB are healthy and contributing at the Trade Dead-line - then I would trade Jamal Williams. JW is proven and still improving. He can help both a "Win Now" team with his talent AND a young developing team. There is no mystery, no injuries, no baggage with Williams. I would miss him and wish him all the best - and get excited to see ore of Dixon and Ervin! IF Williams consistently plays well up to trade dead-line - some team would give the Pack a 3rd.

I just don’t think you the value you’d get for him would make it worth it. He was damn near perfection on blitz pick ups on Sunday and that’s such an important and underrated skill in today’s nfl.

Since entering the NFL in 2017, Williams has had 200 snaps in pass protection and he has only allowed 3 quarterback hits.

Mags FTW wrote:Just a guy who is damn good a pass protection.

Since entering the NFL in 2017, Williams has had 200 snaps in pass protection and he has only allowed 3 quarterback hits.

https://titansized.com/2020/08/24/titans-trade-green-bay-packers-rb-jamaal-williams/amp/2/

Finn wrote:

jakecronus8 wrote:Groin injuries are the pits. I’m not getting my hopes up until after the week 5 bye for Kenny Clark. They need to bring up Mack off the practice squad for some beef up front.

No can do since they let him go & picked up 2 other dudes.

ReasonablySober wrote:

Mags FTW wrote:Just a guy who is damn good a pass protection.

Since entering the NFL in 2017, Williams has had 200 snaps in pass protection and he has only allowed 3 quarterback hits.

https://titansized.com/2020/08/24/titans-trade-green-bay-packers-rb-jamaal-williams/amp/2/

Which as we know, always gets you a big payday.

Turk Nowitzki wrote:I get that Rodgers is getting old and didnt always play well last year and we may need some RB insurance moving forward but after that first game knowing we spent our first 2 picks on a QB who didn't even suit up for the game and a 3rd string RB is still breaking my brain.

Maybe long term they will look like geniuses but I just don't agree with the philosophy.