FrankRizzo
Cheesehead
I am going to keep this as a running-update of who and when the national mocksters have us taking between now and the 3+ months until the draft.
We'll look back and see who, if anyone, was right about us.
Jan 16th
Mel Kiper:
#26 - PACKERS
Zach Ertz, TE, Stanford
Analysis: The Packers have had a tight end in Jermichael Finley who can cause matchup problems in the secondary, but with his long-term future in Green Bay in doubt, they might be ready to target another high-level pass-catching tight end in Ertz. In Stanford's system Ertz has shown an ability to make tough catches all over the field, both down the seam and on the edges, and would be an ideal target for Aaron Rodgers to utilize, further diversifying an offense that can be unstoppable.
Todd McShay:
#26 - PACKERS
Jonathan Cooper*, G, North Carolina
Guard might not be a top need for the Packers, but Cooper's combination of quickness, balance, power and good feet make him a perfect fit in the Packers' zone-stretch scheme. He is the best blocker in space in the class and a top-15 talent who would bring good value at this point.
Scott Wright:
#26 - PACKERS
TYLER EIFERT, TE, NOTRE DAME
This may not make complete sense on the face but Green Bay is one of those teams that can afford to keep one eye on the future rather than being locked into addressing specific, immediate needs. Jermichael Finley is still just 25-years-old and won’t be a free agent until after the 2013 season but his play has been trending downward for a couple of years now and he has also rocked the boat a bit off the field.
Whether or not Finley is in the Packers long-term plans remains to be seen but Tyler Eifert of Notre Dame could serve as either a replacement or compliment.
A fantastic athlete with a huge frame and outstanding ball skills, Eifert is essentially a wide receiver in a tight end’s body and a matchup nightmare in the mold of Jermaine Gresham but can hold his own as a blocker as well. The addition of Eifert would add another dimension to an already potent passing attack, especially in the red zone.
http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-B.php
Although they are almost the exact same size, I like Eifert a lot more than Ertz.
I don't want a TE with our first pick though. I believe #12 has more than enough weapons.
I think 95% of our upgrades need to be on the defensive side of the ball as... our.... defense.... keeps killing us.
If we're not going to replace Capers, then we have to replace a lot of guys on D. You can't just throw a band-aid or few on it, cross your fingers, and hope magically they get tougher, learn how to tackle, and get better. Doesn't work like that.
We'll look back and see who, if anyone, was right about us.
Jan 16th
Mel Kiper:
#26 - PACKERS
Zach Ertz, TE, Stanford
Analysis: The Packers have had a tight end in Jermichael Finley who can cause matchup problems in the secondary, but with his long-term future in Green Bay in doubt, they might be ready to target another high-level pass-catching tight end in Ertz. In Stanford's system Ertz has shown an ability to make tough catches all over the field, both down the seam and on the edges, and would be an ideal target for Aaron Rodgers to utilize, further diversifying an offense that can be unstoppable.
Todd McShay:
#26 - PACKERS
Jonathan Cooper*, G, North Carolina
Guard might not be a top need for the Packers, but Cooper's combination of quickness, balance, power and good feet make him a perfect fit in the Packers' zone-stretch scheme. He is the best blocker in space in the class and a top-15 talent who would bring good value at this point.
Scott Wright:
#26 - PACKERS
TYLER EIFERT, TE, NOTRE DAME
This may not make complete sense on the face but Green Bay is one of those teams that can afford to keep one eye on the future rather than being locked into addressing specific, immediate needs. Jermichael Finley is still just 25-years-old and won’t be a free agent until after the 2013 season but his play has been trending downward for a couple of years now and he has also rocked the boat a bit off the field.
Whether or not Finley is in the Packers long-term plans remains to be seen but Tyler Eifert of Notre Dame could serve as either a replacement or compliment.
A fantastic athlete with a huge frame and outstanding ball skills, Eifert is essentially a wide receiver in a tight end’s body and a matchup nightmare in the mold of Jermaine Gresham but can hold his own as a blocker as well. The addition of Eifert would add another dimension to an already potent passing attack, especially in the red zone.
http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-B.php
Although they are almost the exact same size, I like Eifert a lot more than Ertz.
I don't want a TE with our first pick though. I believe #12 has more than enough weapons.
I think 95% of our upgrades need to be on the defensive side of the ball as... our.... defense.... keeps killing us.
If we're not going to replace Capers, then we have to replace a lot of guys on D. You can't just throw a band-aid or few on it, cross your fingers, and hope magically they get tougher, learn how to tackle, and get better. Doesn't work like that.