There's no shame in sticking with your C assessment if it's based on sound information and reason. Dupre … In general manager Ted Thompson ‘s final draft in Green Bay, it’s safe to say he went out with a dud. In short, be outstanding. Mays got off to a promising start in 2016 before injuring his knee, after which his game never really recovered. 175. They liked the DT as well. Rob Demovsky breaks down the Green Bay Packers' 2017 draft class. Since 2002, three multiple-year starters have been selected at this spot: defensive lineman Brett Keisel in 2002, Super Bowl MVP linebacker Malcolm Smith in 2011 and defensive back Antonio Allen in 2012. The Green Bay Packers (4-0) will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-2) in a big NFC game in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday. Fifth round: No. They ended up making 10 selections that season and have yet to see a lot of production out of their draft picks. Aaron chats with Packers fans worldwide about all things Green and Gold. The Packers needed a RB (or 3) and I imagine Ted figured he's fine at TE for at least the next 2 years. I would have taken a shot at Butts. Either way, as a Packer, he did an outstanding job for us. 175th Overall – DeAngelo Yancey, WR, Purdue. Forget the Wrs. Saw a lot of him at Wisconsin and liked what I saw, but NFL is so much tougher. I'm excited to see Nelson, Cobb, Adams, Allison, Bennett, and Kendricks just go to town on some of these defenses. King is long, physical and fast – all attributes the Packers could use in their secondary. I have to admit this is a better team right now then last year. #88 may fo back to WR after week 4. All in all a pretty damn good draft though. In other words, the league hands them out to teams who suffered a monetary loss in free agency the year before. Barnett, Adams and Haha and more are coming due. True, but at what point did the value make him worth the chance? Having the confidence of the coaching staff to return punts/kicks is a nice checkmark on the "pros" side of debates for final roster spots. Green Bay had him in for a visit prior to the Draft, and they’ll likely look to experiment with him along the interior. I think that we are pretty much done picking players for the year. We could have the best Safety group out there and if King and House trigger some job security panic in Randall and Rollins we should be much better at CB by the end of the regular season. 15 new bodies in between free agency and the draft (plus the 1-3 UDFAs who will no doubt make an impact). Aaron Rodgers' red-hot start was put on ice by just the third pick-six he's thrown in his career. Ball is in your court, MM. Looks like we gained valuable ground this off season. Be a Packer. Between free agency and the draft TT has given MM enough chess pieces to compete for a Super Bowl. Not sure of the receiver though but we got receivers. Despite discussions about how Thompson selects his draft picks, he did a good thing when he chose Sitton. Adams is going to be a stud inside for the Packers. Our third guy probably will be cut too. Adams, Clark set to return for Packers on Sunday. Josh Sitton was Thompson’s compensatory draft pick in 2008. I think it'll be their best shot at remaining on the roster. 2017 — — No pick — — 2018: 18 Jaire Alexander: CB: Louisville 2019: 12 Rashan Gary: DE: Michigan 2019: 21 Darnell Savage Jr. S: Maryland: 2020: 26 Jordan Love: QB: Utah State : Footnotes. Your Account; Logout; Login; Create Account; via Sports Logos.net. He is just a figurehead now. That may extend to Montgomery, too, depending on how snaps at RB shake out. That's all you can ask from a GM. They just happened to go back-to-back at 115 and 116. Last month the NFL released the list of teams which will get compensatory draft picks. The 2017 NFL Draft has come and gone, with the Packers selecting ten players to bring to camp. This new chess move thing may mean that Thompson chooses to trade up at some point during the draft weekend. Certainly will be tough for anyone to go over in tight spaces. Super Bowl Champion: Philadelphia Eagles. Question is will he be able to shadow receivers well enough to make those spaces. RELATED: NFL scout lists his five top free-agent linebackers. Jones possess great speed for a safety – he ran a 4.41 at the combine – and has shown a propensity for an aggressive tackling style. Thanks to ALL the CHTV writers who do a remarkable job ALL the time, before AND after a draft. Since 2006, there have been three Pro Bowlers from this spot: defensive back Tim Jennings in 2006, defensive back Casey Hayward in 2012 and receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster in 2017. Thank you!! I would have thought the Packers would have picked up another pass rusher in round 5 or 6. Some of the players who turned out to be the most valuable to the Packers were acquired as compensatory picks. 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With the depth they also created a lot of competition. Totally agree. 2017 NFL Draft. Just looking at the amount of work done leading up to and after the draft is unbelieveable! Great pick. And this is where having a no nonsense on excuse leader like Daniels comes in. Not that that's saying much as a Packers fan under TT/MM. missed 10 games in 15 and almost half of 16'. Who will be this years Brice/Allison? One thing I know for sure is the preseason will be fun to watch. Another first at a position of need for the Packers. Drafts on paper can humble even the best GMs after a few years. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He will be the 39 th pick of the fifth round, and the Pack’s 38 th compensatory pick since 1994. Obviously not a LB like Shazier, but he can come in on nickle and dime and play the hybrid LB roll, cover TE's and RB's and come down on the run. Social Reaction: Packers pick nine new faces in the 2020 NFL Draft The outlook on what the Packers got, and didn’t get, in their 2020 draft Brian Gutekunst 1-on-1: 'We improved our football team' 3h Rob Demovsky. This is Daniels d-line and he won't take playing next to a scofflaw. And when you look at the contracts expiring. With the Packers, he seemed to just sink into a nicely made-to-fit-just-for-him mold. mark, he’s become if not the best, then at least one of the best, of Dom Caper’s 3-4 defense players. AP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Alvin Kamara. Green Bay swung and missed on receiver DeAngelo Yancey at this spot in 2017. 108th Overall – Vince Biegel, EDGE, Wisconsin. Sixth round: No. One of these guys isn't going to make it out of camp healthy. More self-aggrandizing media/draftnik stuff. Now with The Chicago Bears, he was picked for his fourth Pro Bowl appearance this year. Jeff Janis was picked from this spot in 2014. Let’s not forget that Sitton wasn’t just picked for the Pro Bowl three times while he was with the Packers. This is earlier than usual, but hey, that’s okay, it just gives us more time to wrap our heads around who’s who and what’s what. Learn how your comment data is processed. Full Site Menu. I know Lawson's medical might be bad, but I think I might have taken either of those guys over Biegel (although I can't really complain about Biegel, I guess). I'll admit he's all hot or cold against the run, though, and not really consistent at anything. Hopefully they play well. Has a chance to make the roster as a change of pace back, like DuJuan Harris. We'll see. He has moneybacker written all over him. Biegel, I think this guy will be a great pick as long as he stays healthy. Micah Hyde is gone. Does Clark continue to grow like he did at the end of last season? Passing Leader: Tom Brady, 4577 … This spot has been especially fertile. The last full-time starter to come from this spot was fullback Howard Griffith in 1991. Too soon to tell how it all works out but I think it's a very good job by TT and his staff. All in all a lot of athletes. He was projected as high as the third? Overall a good off-season for the Packers so far. NP, I like the Adam's pick too. Running backs are excellent and the two d backs may be best in the draft. Third pick Adams: Underachieving d-lineman. The best players from recent drafts are linebacker Desmond Bishop by the Packers in 2007, kicker Matthew Bosher in 2011 and defensive tackle Darius Philon in 2015. Ted saw the departures of Datone Jones and Julius Peppers coming. If so, can help at position without a lot of depth. Dupre in the bottom of 7th made up for Yancy though. He compares fairly well with Ryan Shazier, just smaller. In the last 3 seasons alone the Packers have spent 3 first round, 2 second round, and 3 third round picks in the last 3 years. Came back from knee injuries and performed well. 30. Can he get out of breaks on the double-moves quick enough? That's a big deal.