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humanrefutation wrote:The fact that Van Ness couldn't start at Iowa gives me a lot of pause about drafting him at 15.
humanrefutation wrote:The fact that Van Ness couldn't start at Iowa gives me a lot of pause about drafting him at 15.
It took 100 seconds for a reporter to rip the Band-Aid right off the Lukas Van Ness first-round debate.
“Was there ever a point in your career where you’re like, they gotta make me a starter?” asked Stacey Dales from NFL Network.
Van Ness smiled and delivered a response that would have made his former Iowa coaches proud.
“I had two older-classmen in front of me. That’s just kind of the way the University of Iowa does things,” Van Ness said Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine. “They’re always fair and consistent with everybody, and regardless I still had some of the higher snap (counts) on the defensive line. I just learned through this process that every time I stepped on the field, I have an opportunity to prove myself.”
Gery Woelfel wrote:Got a time big boy?
Matches Malone wrote:humanrefutation wrote:The fact that Van Ness couldn't start at Iowa gives me a lot of pause about drafting him at 15.
I feel less worried knowing some of the context behind it. I think Iowa is just old-school with how they run things.It took 100 seconds for a reporter to rip the Band-Aid right off the Lukas Van Ness first-round debate.
“Was there ever a point in your career where you’re like, they gotta make me a starter?” asked Stacey Dales from NFL Network.
Van Ness smiled and delivered a response that would have made his former Iowa coaches proud.
“I had two older-classmen in front of me. That’s just kind of the way the University of Iowa does things,” Van Ness said Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine. “They’re always fair and consistent with everybody, and regardless I still had some of the higher snap (counts) on the defensive line. I just learned through this process that every time I stepped on the field, I have an opportunity to prove myself.”
I didn’t like him as much as everyone else seems to. We were able to run right at him. I knew he’d test well. I didn’t think he was that good, comparing him to some of the guys they’ve had there before. I thought (A.J.) Epenesa was a lot better. When you turned the film on, I thought there was a lack of consistency in winning the one-on-one battles.
Gery Woelfel wrote:Got a time big boy?
Matches Malone wrote:
Profound23 wrote:
That would be insane.
15. Green Bay Packers
Myles Murphy, DE, Clemson
The Packers could be in transition this season if Rodgers does end up with the Jets, and they will have to get Jordan Love some help. Allen Lazard and Robert Tonyan signed elsewhere, which leaves the receiving group light. So yes, I could see Green Bay going that direction. But there should also be plenty of pass-catching options on Day 2, and Murphy would be a problem for opponents off the edge of the defense. The Packers' 34 sacks tied for 27th last season, and Rashan Gary is coming off a torn ACL. Murphy can drive back blockers, use his great bend to turn the corner and then close on the quarterback with burst. He put together 14 sacks and 23 tackles for loss over the past two seasons.
45. Green Bay Packers
Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State
After going defense in Round 1, the Packers have to find an offensive playmaker in Round 2 -- no matter who is playing QB. Musgrave was limited to three games last season and didn't really turn in eye-popping numbers in college, but one watch of the tape shows his immense upside. The 6-foot-6 tight end can make contested catches and stretch the field, and he'd be a good replacement for Robert Tonyan.
Gery Woelfel wrote:Got a time big boy?
15. GREEN BAY PACKERS: EDGE NOLAN SMITH, GEORGIA
Smith fits the Packers' newest first-round mold of “elite athletes from Georgia.” He is exactly what a team should want in a modern undersized run defender with his ability to track down plays in space.
42. GREEN BAY PACKERS (VIA JETS IN PROJECTED AARON RODGERS TRADE): QB HENDON HOOKER, TENNESSEE
Everyone remembers the Packers future-proofing Aaron Rodgers at the end of his career when they drafted Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 draft. Not as many remember the Packers future-proofing him at the beginning of his career when they drafted Brian Brohm in the second round of the 2008 draft. Hooker could easily be the same thought process for Jordan Love.
43. GREEN BAY PACKERS (VIA JETS IN PROJECTED AARON RODGERS TRADE): TE SAM LAPORTA, IOWA
Whatever the Packers wanted Josiah Deguara and Jace Sternberger to be, LaPorta actually is. He ranked second among college football tight ends with 20 broken tackles after the catch last season.
45. GREEN BAY PACKERS: DI KEEANU BENTON, WISCONSIN
Benton is a versatile defensive tackle with an all-around skill set. The Packers were thin on the defensive line last year and lost Dean Lowry in the offseason. Adding two top-50 picks to the mix is a good thing.
78. GREEN BAY PACKERS: S ANTHONY JOHNSON JR., IOWA STATE
VooDoo7 wrote:JEIS wrote:
Kidd would have curb stomped him.
Maybe if his name was Denise instead of Dennis.
Fotis St wrote:Wherever you are David, I love you man.
TroyD92 wrote:Can't get on board with Hooker no matter how I try. If Love sucks we bottom out and get Williams next year.
Gery Woelfel wrote:Got a time big boy?
WeekapaugGroove wrote:?t=vgN4tbLv9F4G8cPpx2rfMQ&s=19
Been my stance for years as peeps around here obsessed about the MLB position.
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