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PACKERS DRAFT PREDICTION
Contributed by Jonathon Zenk
Monday, 10 April 2006
Based on what they have done thus far during free agency, I believe the Green Bay Packers are doing the right thing by avoiding the temptation of liberal spending, which got them Packers into trouble during the Mike Sherman's tenure as General Manager. With the signing of former Kansas City Chief Marc Boerigter and the re-signing of Rod Gardner, I doubt that the Packers target a wide receiver at any point during the draft, unless they are secretly trying to unload unhappy wide out Javon Walker. Also, given the signing of Ryan Pickett to replace departed Grady Jackson, I don't believe that the Packers will draft a defensive tackle. I also think that the Packers have very good depth at defensive tackle. Cullen Jenkins has showed signs that he can be a pretty good player in this league. Even though the Packers re-signed both Najeh Davenport and Ahman Green, I still could possibly see the Packers drafting a running back early; both Green and Davenport essentially signed one-year contracts, which likely means they won't be back in 2007. I think the Packers will need to acquire depth on the offensive line. As of right now, here is my mock draft for the Green Bay Packers:
Round 1, Pick 5
A.J HAWK, OLB, OHIO STATE
Hawk is an unbelievable force in every asset of the game. He picks up tackles like a vacuum picks up dirt. Hawk is very physical at the point of attack. A.J Hawk is physical enough to play the run up the middle and is fast enough to run down running backs who are trying to get to the outside of the defense. Instantly, the linebacker corps goes from a weakness to a strength. He'll be a great player!
Round 2, Pick 36
JOSEPH ADDAI, RB, LOUISIANA STATE
The Packers are looking for a long-term solution at running back and a great solution for Green Bay as a change of pace back splitting time with Samkon Gado in the long run. The Packers are obviously looking for a long-term solution as they re-signed both Ahman Green and Najeh Davenport for only a single year. Both Green and Davenport are injury-prone and it wouldn't hurt to carry four running backs on the roster based on the debacle last year. Addai is a quick running back that is good at breaking tackles in the open field. He's also a great blocker, which could help because he could be that third down back like Tony Fisher and help either Brett Favre or Aaron Rodgers by picking up the blitzing defender.
Round 3, Pick 67
KELLY JENNINGS, CB, MIAMI (FL)
Jennings has been steadily climbing up the draft charts in the last couple of weeks. Jennings may not even last this long. The Packers jump on Jennings considering that they are a bit thin at cornerback. Ahmad Carroll has struggled, but came on at the end of last year. Mike Hawkins is not ready to start, but the sky is the limit for this kid. He is working very hard and I expect improvement from him. I see him as a starter in a few years. Jennings will be able to contribute right away. You can't have enough defensive backs.
Round 4, Pick 103
MARK SETTERSTROM, OG, MINNESOTA
New Green Bay Packers offensive line coach Jeff Jagodzinski is switching to a zone blocking scheme and Setterstrom fits that system beautifully since he was running in that same zone blocking system at the University of Minnesota, not to mention it has been very successful. The Packers are lacking depth on the offensive line and Setterstrom is talented enough to start on the rebuilding Packers offensive line. Setterstrom has the experience running in this new zone blocking scheme, so I believe that he can start from day one.
Round 5, Pick 134
TRENT BRAY, MLB, OREGON STATE
I believe that the Packers will move MLB Nick Barnett to his original position of outside linebacker position where he will thrive by utilizing his quickness and speed more than he can at middle linebacker. Then, I believe newly acquired Ben Taylor will be put at middle linebacker, which was his position with the Cleveland Browns, whom he played for before signing with Green Bay. Bray will back up Taylor at middle linebacker. The last Oregon State linebacker that the Packers drafted has done all right thus far, so why not try another?
Round 5, Compensatory Selection
DREW OLSON, QB, CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES
The Green Bay Packers lost third string quarterback Craig Nall in free agency to the Buffalo Bills. Olson is coming off of a tremendous senior season in which he led the Bruins to only two losses, one of which came at the hands of the eventual national runner-up Southern California Trojans. That includes a Sun Bowl come-from-behind victory over the Northwestern Wildcats. The Packers draft Olson as strictly the third string quarterback behind Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers. If Favre retires, I fully expect the Packers to then go out and sign a veteran signal caller to tutor Rodgers and help him along through the aches and pains of the first year of being a starting quarterback. Hopefully, Favre will come back, though.
Round 7, Compensatory Selection
PAUL McQUISTAN, OT, WEBER STATE
After Mark Tausher, Chad Clifton, and Kevin Barry, the Packers have nothing else at offensive tackle. McQuistan will add depth to try to fill out the roster, or at least push for a roster spot during training camp.
PACKERS DRAFT PREDICTION
Contributed by Jonathon Zenk
Monday, 10 April 2006
Based on what they have done thus far during free agency, I believe the Green Bay Packers are doing the right thing by avoiding the temptation of liberal spending, which got them Packers into trouble during the Mike Sherman's tenure as General Manager. With the signing of former Kansas City Chief Marc Boerigter and the re-signing of Rod Gardner, I doubt that the Packers target a wide receiver at any point during the draft, unless they are secretly trying to unload unhappy wide out Javon Walker. Also, given the signing of Ryan Pickett to replace departed Grady Jackson, I don't believe that the Packers will draft a defensive tackle. I also think that the Packers have very good depth at defensive tackle. Cullen Jenkins has showed signs that he can be a pretty good player in this league. Even though the Packers re-signed both Najeh Davenport and Ahman Green, I still could possibly see the Packers drafting a running back early; both Green and Davenport essentially signed one-year contracts, which likely means they won't be back in 2007. I think the Packers will need to acquire depth on the offensive line. As of right now, here is my mock draft for the Green Bay Packers:
Round 1, Pick 5
A.J HAWK, OLB, OHIO STATE
Hawk is an unbelievable force in every asset of the game. He picks up tackles like a vacuum picks up dirt. Hawk is very physical at the point of attack. A.J Hawk is physical enough to play the run up the middle and is fast enough to run down running backs who are trying to get to the outside of the defense. Instantly, the linebacker corps goes from a weakness to a strength. He'll be a great player!
Round 2, Pick 36
JOSEPH ADDAI, RB, LOUISIANA STATE
The Packers are looking for a long-term solution at running back and a great solution for Green Bay as a change of pace back splitting time with Samkon Gado in the long run. The Packers are obviously looking for a long-term solution as they re-signed both Ahman Green and Najeh Davenport for only a single year. Both Green and Davenport are injury-prone and it wouldn't hurt to carry four running backs on the roster based on the debacle last year. Addai is a quick running back that is good at breaking tackles in the open field. He's also a great blocker, which could help because he could be that third down back like Tony Fisher and help either Brett Favre or Aaron Rodgers by picking up the blitzing defender.
Round 3, Pick 67
KELLY JENNINGS, CB, MIAMI (FL)
Jennings has been steadily climbing up the draft charts in the last couple of weeks. Jennings may not even last this long. The Packers jump on Jennings considering that they are a bit thin at cornerback. Ahmad Carroll has struggled, but came on at the end of last year. Mike Hawkins is not ready to start, but the sky is the limit for this kid. He is working very hard and I expect improvement from him. I see him as a starter in a few years. Jennings will be able to contribute right away. You can't have enough defensive backs.
Round 4, Pick 103
MARK SETTERSTROM, OG, MINNESOTA
New Green Bay Packers offensive line coach Jeff Jagodzinski is switching to a zone blocking scheme and Setterstrom fits that system beautifully since he was running in that same zone blocking system at the University of Minnesota, not to mention it has been very successful. The Packers are lacking depth on the offensive line and Setterstrom is talented enough to start on the rebuilding Packers offensive line. Setterstrom has the experience running in this new zone blocking scheme, so I believe that he can start from day one.
Round 5, Pick 134
TRENT BRAY, MLB, OREGON STATE
I believe that the Packers will move MLB Nick Barnett to his original position of outside linebacker position where he will thrive by utilizing his quickness and speed more than he can at middle linebacker. Then, I believe newly acquired Ben Taylor will be put at middle linebacker, which was his position with the Cleveland Browns, whom he played for before signing with Green Bay. Bray will back up Taylor at middle linebacker. The last Oregon State linebacker that the Packers drafted has done all right thus far, so why not try another?
Round 5, Compensatory Selection
DREW OLSON, QB, CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES
The Green Bay Packers lost third string quarterback Craig Nall in free agency to the Buffalo Bills. Olson is coming off of a tremendous senior season in which he led the Bruins to only two losses, one of which came at the hands of the eventual national runner-up Southern California Trojans. That includes a Sun Bowl come-from-behind victory over the Northwestern Wildcats. The Packers draft Olson as strictly the third string quarterback behind Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers. If Favre retires, I fully expect the Packers to then go out and sign a veteran signal caller to tutor Rodgers and help him along through the aches and pains of the first year of being a starting quarterback. Hopefully, Favre will come back, though.
Round 7, Compensatory Selection
PAUL McQUISTAN, OT, WEBER STATE
After Mark Tausher, Chad Clifton, and Kevin Barry, the Packers have nothing else at offensive tackle. McQuistan will add depth to try to fill out the roster, or at least push for a roster spot during training camp.
