First Round Prospect Discussions Specifically

[Schultz]

IMO. Need #4. Edge. Neither starter has an expiring contract. Enagbare is a longshot IMO to be resigned. IMO they would like to resign Cox. Round 2 possibles. Uman, L. Jackson, Swinson, Stewart (MI). Round 3 Burch, Kennard, Gillotte, Sawyer, Oladejo.

 

[Schultz]

#3. IMO. WR. multiple expiring contracts. I do not believe any are pick #23 worthy. They probably do. If so, then if their top guy falls to 23 then take him. AT #54 Egbuka, Golden, Higgins or Harris. #87. Royals. #124 S. Williams. #159 Thornton or Horton. I could see them double dipping here. 7th round- Brooks.

 

[gopkrs]

This is the time of the year where I keep flip flopping on both what I think the Packers will do and what I want them to do.

Jahdae Barron would be great. He has all the versatility you could hope for, which becomes an even bigger weapon when you can change your defense schematically without changing players.

Offensive Line is a big issue next season with both of our starting tackles being FAs. Walker has surprised and is a good player. Suspect he will want a big payday but i also suspect the Packers want more run blocking out of that position. Simmons is very athletic, he does a great job of maintaining balance and is able to move smoothly and find his blocks at the 2nd level. Also saw where someone said he is one of the best at screen blocking. I think he would be perfect for our blocking scheme.

But there is also Conerly who is a clone of Morgan - so you know the Packers will like him. He is a year younger and may be a bit more developed - but Morgan missed some time with injury so that shouldnt be surprising.

The only other position we might address at 23, IMHO, is DI. And that is likely as there are so many good ones that should be available at our spot.

What I am thinking, is that the 1st round will be a series of runs. I suspect there will be a run of OTs before the Packers pick. Starting at the Bears at 10 there are 7 or 8 teams that need OL help before our pick. I could see Conerly and Simmons gone by our pick. Maybe we will start the run of DTs or CBs. There are only 3 CBs worthy of 23: Will Johnson, Jahdae Barron, and Trey Amos. I'm not sure about about Amos and think we should wait later and grab one of the next tier guys, but I woudn't be surprised if he is the pick.


Here is my little board for guys who I expect to be available:
CB Barron
CB Johnson
DT Grant
OT Simmons
DT Harmon
OT Conerly
CB Amos
DT Nolen

If that would be who we could pick from; I'd be pleased. I guess a case could be made to trade down 4 or 5 picks. But I don't know if you would get much return on that. I like taking Barron. Have read good things about Harmon. So I think we should stay pat and pick who we think helps us out the most. Nice list to choose from.

 

[Schultz]

#2. DT. If they plan on resigning Wyatt this drops in priority. Clark is a big cap hit. That could leave them with only 2 guys who have played meaningful snaps after this season. #23 Harmon or Grant. #54 Collins or Sanders. #87- Walker, Alexander, O.N. Lott. #124- Farmer, Caldwell, Turner.

 

[Schultz]

#1. OL. 3 expiring contracts plus a big cap hit. #23- Simmons, Conerly, Zabel. @54. Ersery, Savilano, Mbow, Milum, Booker. #87- C. Williams, Trapilo, D. Jackson. #124- Ratledge, Slater, Belton, Grant.

 

[tynimiller]

This is the time of the year where I keep flip flopping on both what I think the Packers will do and what I want them to do.

Jahdae Barron would be great. He has all the versatility you could hope for, which becomes an even bigger weapon when you can change your defense schematically without changing players.

Offensive Line is a big issue next season with both of our starting tackles being FAs. Walker has surprised and is a good player. Suspect he will want a big payday but i also suspect the Packers want more run blocking out of that position. Simmons is very athletic, he does a great job of maintaining balance and is able to move smoothly and find his blocks at the 2nd level. Also saw where someone said he is one of the best at screen blocking. I think he would be perfect for our blocking scheme.

But there is also Conerly who is a clone of Morgan - so you know the Packers will like him. He is a year younger and may be a bit more developed - but Morgan missed some time with injury so that shouldnt be surprising.

The only other position we might address at 23, IMHO, is DI. And that is likely as there are so many good ones that should be available at our spot.

What I am thinking, is that the 1st round will be a series of runs. I suspect there will be a run of OTs before the Packers pick. Starting at the Bears at 10 there are 7 or 8 teams that need OL help before our pick. I could see Conerly and Simmons gone by our pick. Maybe we will start the run of DTs or CBs. There are only 3 CBs worthy of 23: Will Johnson, Jahdae Barron, and Trey Amos. I'm not sure about about Amos and think we should wait later and grab one of the next tier guys, but I woudn't be surprised if he is the pick.


Here is my little board for guys who I expect to be available:
CB Barron
CB Johnson
DT Grant
OT Simmons
DT Harmon
OT Conerly
CB Amos
DT Nolen

You expect the two highest consensus pure CBs to both be available??? That’s a serious take.

 

[DoURant]

Who is TJ?

TJ Slaton, he was a FA and signed with the Bengals

 

[AmishMafia]

You expect the two highest consensus pure CBs to both be available??? That’s a serious take.

No, I don't. I worded that poorly. PLayers I think have a chance of being there and of the ones I list, I think 3 to 5 will be available.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Love this post. I am going to give my amateur thoughts at each position 1 at a time. IMO CB is #5 need. Not even including JA the Pack have 4 CBs who have started in the NFL. None of them have expiring contracts. With that said I do take Barron or Johnson if there at #23. I would also take Revel, Amos or Thomas at #54. After that Tyni's guy Marshall 5th or 6th round or my guy Z. Frazier (UTSA) 6th or 7th round. If they feel Hadden or King are NFL worthy they do not need to force CB at all. IMO.

Agree that CB has fallen down the immediate needs list. I don't think Gluten will reach early for OL either. #23 is more and more likely to be the best DT available, maybe Edge. If one of the big name WRs drops, that will be the pick.