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<blockquote data-quote="PackAttack12" data-source="post: 832475" data-attributes="member: 11933"><p><strong>Favorite:</strong> Darnell Savage</p><p>This was a position that had to be filled, and Savage is a player that I coveted prior to the draft. The reason though that this is my favorite pick is because Gutekunst identified Savage as a must have prospect, and he did what was necessary to pull the trigger and get his guy. This is the kind of proactive GM behavior that we need. Identify your guy, go get your guy. If you feel he's that big of a difference maker, it's difficult to overpay. I think the Packers nailed this pick.</p><p></p><p><strong>Least Favorite:</strong> Jace Sternberger</p><p>I have my doubts that he will be capable of becoming an above average starter at tight end. I like his ability to catch the ball and run precise routes, and with Rodgers throwing him the ball he could be a threat in the middle of the field. But nothing else really jumps out at me. Even though I like our young receivers, I still would have liked to see a high upside receiver taken in this spot. I should note though that even though this is my least favorite, I'm not totally against the pick which speaks to how well I think Gute managed this draft.</p><p></p><p><strong>Best Value:</strong> Dexter Williams</p><p>His personal issues are well documented, but to get a talent like this in the 6th round has the potential to pay big dividends. Really has all of the traits that you look for in a back. Vision, quick feet, explosive big play threat. And a good pass catcher as well. He'll need to improve in pass blocking, but if he's able to stay out of trouble and focus on football, he'll be an absolute steal of a late round pick that could really challenge Jones for snaps. I like the potential thought of this duo moving forward, with Williams being a stable back for depth purposes.</p><p></p><p><strong>Worst Value: </strong>???</p><p>Difficult to answer. It could turn out to be Gary if it flops the way that it has the potential to. You could make the argument for Savage as well due to the draft capitol it took to get him. But for the most part, I think the Packers made some pretty sound picks with high upside guys. I'm not overly disappointed with any pick.</p><p></p><p><strong>Biggest Immediate Impact:</strong> Darnell Savage</p><p>I really like this football player. I think he'll have the biggest immediate impact because I think he's a day 1 starter and I think that he's polished enough to produce immediately. He just has really great football instincts and given the issues the Packers have had at this position in recent years, I think it's a position the Packers will see the most improvement. His ability to close the gap is going to go an extremely long way in Pettine being allowed to be more aggressive up front. He will change the way the Packers are able to play team defense.</p><p></p><p>EDIT: as a side note, Jenkins comes in at second with the overall versatility he'll bring up front. He has a great chance at starting week 1.</p><p></p><p><strong>Sleeper:</strong> Kingsley Keke</p><p>I'll be interested to see what Pettine can do with him. Has the versatility to move all over the place, which is key in Pettine's system. He has size, length, quickness, and is a disrupter. Seems to be pretty durable with no real injuries that I'm aware of. For a 5th round guy, I think he's got a real chance of being a key contributor moving forward.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PackAttack12, post: 832475, member: 11933"] [B]Favorite:[/B] Darnell Savage This was a position that had to be filled, and Savage is a player that I coveted prior to the draft. The reason though that this is my favorite pick is because Gutekunst identified Savage as a must have prospect, and he did what was necessary to pull the trigger and get his guy. This is the kind of proactive GM behavior that we need. Identify your guy, go get your guy. If you feel he's that big of a difference maker, it's difficult to overpay. I think the Packers nailed this pick. [B]Least Favorite:[/B] Jace Sternberger I have my doubts that he will be capable of becoming an above average starter at tight end. I like his ability to catch the ball and run precise routes, and with Rodgers throwing him the ball he could be a threat in the middle of the field. But nothing else really jumps out at me. Even though I like our young receivers, I still would have liked to see a high upside receiver taken in this spot. I should note though that even though this is my least favorite, I'm not totally against the pick which speaks to how well I think Gute managed this draft. [B]Best Value:[/B] Dexter Williams His personal issues are well documented, but to get a talent like this in the 6th round has the potential to pay big dividends. Really has all of the traits that you look for in a back. Vision, quick feet, explosive big play threat. And a good pass catcher as well. He'll need to improve in pass blocking, but if he's able to stay out of trouble and focus on football, he'll be an absolute steal of a late round pick that could really challenge Jones for snaps. I like the potential thought of this duo moving forward, with Williams being a stable back for depth purposes. [B]Worst Value: [/B]??? Difficult to answer. It could turn out to be Gary if it flops the way that it has the potential to. You could make the argument for Savage as well due to the draft capitol it took to get him. But for the most part, I think the Packers made some pretty sound picks with high upside guys. I'm not overly disappointed with any pick. [B]Biggest Immediate Impact:[/B] Darnell Savage I really like this football player. I think he'll have the biggest immediate impact because I think he's a day 1 starter and I think that he's polished enough to produce immediately. He just has really great football instincts and given the issues the Packers have had at this position in recent years, I think it's a position the Packers will see the most improvement. His ability to close the gap is going to go an extremely long way in Pettine being allowed to be more aggressive up front. He will change the way the Packers are able to play team defense. EDIT: as a side note, Jenkins comes in at second with the overall versatility he'll bring up front. He has a great chance at starting week 1. [B]Sleeper:[/B] Kingsley Keke I'll be interested to see what Pettine can do with him. Has the versatility to move all over the place, which is key in Pettine's system. He has size, length, quickness, and is a disrupter. Seems to be pretty durable with no real injuries that I'm aware of. For a 5th round guy, I think he's got a real chance of being a key contributor moving forward. [/QUOTE]
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