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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Pokerbrat2000" data-source="post: 1006933" data-attributes="member: 7261">There were quite a few Packer fans that didn't like the Gary pick.  I think it was more that they just didn't fully understand it.  I threw Clifford in there, because it he is a very recent draft pick, that the media and Packer fans totally blasted, before he even put on a helmet.  Will he be successful in the NFL?  As you pointed out, I am going to wait to decide that, but so far, he has looked like a decent 5th round pick.Post draft grades and even post year 1 grades are pretty silly IMO.  A player, as well as a draft class should be given 2-4 years before an evaluation means a whole lot.  Hell, Davante Adams would be washing cars, had some Packers fans had their way after his first few years in GB.  Being a star college player doesn't always equal being a star NFL player.  The same with just being an average college player, doesn't always mean you won't make it in the NFL.  I am under the assumption that what is between the ears of a player is an important trait that Gute, TT and the Packers organization covet. A high football IQ can offset lessor talent, as well as motivation for improving and learning.</blockquote>

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