GDT: NFL Draft 7PM CT

[Digitalbooya]

OMG. The Vikings trade up to #40 and take the exact player that @Digitalbooya wanted the Packers to take!

/s

Looks like Philly did exactly that... and GB just traded down as a result

 

[Sad People]

Put it into perspective a bit.

 

[Digitalbooya]

Packers get their linebacker. Edgerrin Cooper

 

[Wabit]

Are you making this thread live?

 

[Digitalbooya]

Are you making this thread live?

Yes? Not sure why it needs to be though. Vikings don't have a pick for a long time

 

[Wabit]

Yes? Not sure why it needs to be though. Vikings don't have a pick for a long time

I don't like refreshing and you're keeping me informed of what GB is doing.

 

[Digitalbooya]

I find it fun that Green Bay has more picks in rounds 2 and 3 than the rest of the division combined.

Targets: CB, LB, S, DL (run stuffer)

Packers take safety Javon Bullard. Now have addressed the LB and S needs stated above

 

[Wabit]

Packers take safety Javon Bullard. Now have addressed the LB and S needs stated above

Brewers are up 4-2 on the NYY (end of 3). The ball is carrying well today so I'm watching that.

I just can't do the talking heads for the NFL draft. lol

 

[Digitalbooya]

Brewers are up 4-2 on the NYY (end of 3). The ball is carrying well today so I'm watching that.

I just can't do the talking heads for the NFL draft. lol

I've got Tom Grossi's youtube stream up with the NFL Network stream muted

 

[Wabit]

I've got Tom Grossi's youtube stream up with the NFL Network stream muted

I've got the baseball game on the tv in the background. Doing some work on the pc until the late hockey games come on, the early ones don't interest me much.

 

[Digitalbooya]

Feel pretty good about the packers 2nd and 3rd round selections, even with Philly stealing Cooper Dejean.

Arguably one of the top two linebacker and safety players in the draft in Edgerrin Cooper and Javon Bullard.

A running back, Marshawn Lloyd, that feels more like a shifty player than a power back. Which is good because Jacobs and Dillon are both power backs. Diversifying a bit in player type.

Linebacker Tyron Hooper feels like a reach, but I’m open to being proved wrong.

I like that they are going heavy defense. The offense feels pretty set. Give the new DC as many options as possible. And they still have eight (8!) picks left to make today.

 

[Wabit]

Feel pretty good about the packers 2nd and 3rd round selections, even with Philly stealing Cooper Dejean.

Arguably one of the top two linebacker and safety players in the draft in Edgerrin Cooper and Javon Bullard.

A running back, Marshawn Lloyd, that feels more like a shifty player than a power back. Which is good because Jacobs and Dillon are both power backs. Diversifying a bit in player type.

Linebacker Tyron Hooper feels like a reach, but I’m open to being proved wrong.

I like that they are going heavy defense. The offense feels pretty set. Give the new DC as many options as possible. And they still have eight (8!) picks left to make today.

Doesn't the RB have some ball security issues? He's small, which isn't bad if he's shifty and fast. Small and fast RBs add a nice changeup and can get lost behind the OL trees and turn things into big plays. I just hope he can catch and replace some of Jones receiving production.

 

[TaLoN]

4 picks away from the Vikes 3rd pick of the draft...

 

[TaLoN]

Vikes on the clock

 

[TaLoN]

Khyree Jackson CB

 

[Wabit]

Khyree Jackson CB

He's tall

 

[TaLoN]

He's tall

Noticed that!

 

[Wabit]

I'm hoping the Packers trade a few of their late picks for similar picks in next year's draft (in GB). It'll give the local fans a chance/reason to show up and stick around.

Really, 13 picks this year is a bit much.

 

[Sad People]

Hes old (24) but it doesnt really bug me. If he gives you production throughout his rookie contract it was worth the pick. Not every draft pick has to be a marriage.

 

[Wabit]

Hes old (24) but it doesnt really bug me. If he gives you production throughout his rookie contract it was worth the pick. Not every draft pick has to be a marriage.

He has the size where you could transition him into a FS, or use him as the deep zone guy in a dime package.

 

[TaLoN]

 

[TaLoN]

He has the size where you could transition him into a FS, or use him as the deep zone guy in a dime package.

Guessing he gets used as a hybrid DB frequently. (Remember, BFlow frequently lined up the D with 3 safeties last season)

Apparently he's got good ball skills, but can struggle staying with faster receivers, gets handsy trying to stay with them. When he gets his head around, tracks the ball very well.

Could see him used to help cover someone like Laporta

 

[Wabit]

Guessing he gets used as a hybrid DB frequently.

Apparently he's got good ball skills, but can struggle staying with faster receivers, gets handsy trying to stay with them. When he gets his head around, tracks the ball very well.

Could see him used to help cover someone like Laporta

Worst case, he's a big guy for the WRs to go against on the practice squad. It'll give the QB work in touch throws along the sidelines too.

 

[Sad People]

Copy pastaing this but

Fewest yards per coverage snap allowed outside the slot, Round 1 CBs since the 2021 draft/this class (via PFF)
T. McDuffie: 0.52
P. Surtain: 0.60
S. Gardner: 0.61
K. Elam: 0.61
D. Banks: 0.61
K. McKinstry: 0.62*
E. Stokes: 0.63
J. Horn: 0.64
K. Jackson: 0.66*
Q. Mitchell: 0.68*

Right of the rip id guess he stays at corner. Seems to be a tall, lengthy, press corner that Floe loves.

 

[TaLoN]

Copy pastaing this but

Fewest yards per coverage snap allowed outside the slot, Round 1 CBs since the 2021 draft/this class (via PFF)
T. McDuffie: 0.52
P. Surtain: 0.60
S. Gardner: 0.61
K. Elam: 0.61
D. Banks: 0.61
K. McKinstry: 0.62*
E. Stokes: 0.63
J. Horn: 0.64
K. Jackson: 0.66*
Q. Mitchell: 0.68*

Right of the rip id guess he stays at corner. Seems to be a tall, lengthy, press corner that Floe loves.

Read that, though he's played press most, he struggles there, tending to mirror the receiver than take advantage of his size at the line.

I agree he'll be used in coverage, will likely be listed as Corner, but as I mentioned, I think he'll be used as a bit of a hybrid. Will be a corner playing the role of the 3rd safety that was heavily used in coverage last season.