2013 NFL Draft Discussion Thread

[Richard Mitten]

2 pretty good games this weekend with guys I'm watching.... Bama v Arkansas & USC v Stanford..... lots of LB's, S's, TE's, RB's, OL and DL prospects....

[wissportsfan]

Yeah I'll be watching USC v Stanford for sure.

[packfan1]

David Amerson

[SoCalPacker2]

Anthony Barr OLB from UCLA jumped out at me from the UCLA - Neb game. I was pretty drunk, but it did look like he was in the backfield quite a bit. Anyone else notice this as well?

[Richard Mitten]

I really didn't see Barr, but it looks like he's converting from offense... I'll make sure to keep an eye out for him... looks like he has pretty good size, and is pretty athletic...

[wissportsfan]

I really want the Packers to draft Jordan Rodgers this year. How cool would that be.

[TheBigCheese21]

I really want the Packers to draft Jordan Rodgers this year. How cool would that be.

Someone will take him just like how Phily took Clay's bother in hopes he would turn out to be like Clay haha

[Richard Mitten]

just a few guys that really stood out to me this weekend....

Stepfan Taylor, RB, Stanford - really impressed with what a complete back he is, did everything you want, and did it really well... most importantly, can pick up blitzers pretty well...

TJ Mcdonald, S, USC - guy was all over the place.... still a little worried about his coverage skills, but he's a heck of a blitzer and a sure tackler...

Matt Elam, S, Florida - really like this kid... complete safety, can cover and comes up strong in run support...

Jesse Williams, NT, Bama - kid can not be moved... really starting to develop a man-crush on him... he's kinda nuts, but he's as tough as they come.... he's my favorite fit for the Pack right now...

[petrey10]

what would you guys draft IF you drafted for NEED.... I think I would go CB for sure

[Richard Mitten]

as of right now... i'd go CB, DL, OL, RB...

[Tram0n man]

Dl, rb, ol, mlb, s, cb, dl

[TheBigCheese21]

I dont think cb is as big of a need as some think. I think our biggest needs are C, ILB, RB and possible WR if Jennings does leave.

[Richard Mitten]

i can agree that "if" House, Hayward, and Shields can prove their worth, then we're fine at CB, until then it's a need... it just depends who falls to us, if Amerson, Rhodes, Miliner, or Banks fell to us, i'd have to consider them.... Same goes for Safety... just like i'd have to consider an ILB early in this draft, there's a lot of good ones this year, between Te'o, Reddick, Skov, Ogletree, or Chase Thomas, there's a lot of talent there... Barrett Jones would be the only C i'd look at in the first... the nice thing is this is a pretty deep draft class for our needs....

[vbjunkie]

Here is how I see it in order. The team is deep with few holes.. so I see TT trading up again.

S - Collins injury is still leaving a gaping hole (he was that good) and Woodson is one more year closer to retirement. There isn't starter quality depth at this position. The end of the 1st round is when Safeties can go.. but this year has a bumper crop. TT might trade down into the early 2nd round and pick there since there are a few good ones to choose from.
ILB with the entire package of tackling and covering TE - Replaces Hawk
WR - Replaces Driver and insurance on Jennings free agency. TT picks his WR in the 3rd round... sometimes in the 2nd... but there isn't impending need to jump with our receiver corps. Other teams will rush to take the best known ones quick in the 1st round.
TE - Supposedly a big crop this year. They'll shop at the back end.
OL - Depth in case Datko doesn't develop the needed strength.

Players who's contracts are Free Agent's in 2013

Greg Jennings
Donald Driver
Brett Goode
Brad Jones
Evan Dietrich-Smith
Phillip Merling
Sam Shields
Tom Crabtree
Erik Walden
Rob Francois
Cedric Benson
Jarrett Boykin

[wissportsfan]

what would you guys draft IF you drafted for NEED.... I think I would go CB for sure

RB for sure. CB would be nice but I think House and Hayward are players so I want to wait a little bit.