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<blockquote data-quote="Raleigh NC Packers Fan" data-source="post: 998818" data-attributes="member: 14725"><p>My thoughts:</p><p></p><p>I like the Van Ness pick. I am higher on this pick than most. I think most are down on this pick because they are disappointed we didn't pick JSN or a top OT. Or they think we should have chosen Nolan Smith or Myles Murphy. My response would be that I think LVN is a good fit for us because he can help out with both the defensive line and the pass rush, while being a high ceiling developmental piece that can provide much needed depth until Preston Smith leaves (then take over Preston's role), yet still contribute right away. His player comp is Rashan Gary. There was also a run on edge-rushers, so I am glad we choose our edge-rusher in the first round.</p><p></p><p>The Luke Musgrave pick makes me a little nervous. The lack of production and injury concern me. I do value athleticism, speed, size, as well as player traits and skills over college production, but you still want to see some production. With that being said, it seems like the scouts and people in the know are really high on this pick and think he has enormous potential, so I think it was the right pick.</p><p></p><p>I really liked the Jayden Reed pick once I learned more about him. I think he fits our offense perfectly and is the right type of player for a young QB. I also think he could be one of the steals of the draft that is a much better player than where he was selected or ranked on the consensus boards. </p><p></p><p>I also like the Tucker Kraft pick. He is a very good all-around tight end and was one of my favorite tight end prospects in the draft class. I also like that we choose two of the top prospects in a great TE class. </p><p></p><p>I think the Wooden, Wicks, Brooks, Johnson, and Valentine picks were good ones. They were all either projected to be drafted much higher or right around the spot they were chosen, were highly productive in college, and have high RAS scores (except for Brooks) while filling important needs. At the very least, I think they will be rotational guys that contribute, and I think they have a good chance of becoming starters. It's also possible that one or two of them could break out and become very good players for us. I think they will help out the special teams a lot as well.</p><p></p><p>DuBose is a decent prospect considering where he was drafted, but you usually don't expect much from these types of picks. </p><p></p><p>Did not really care for the Clifford, Carlson, and Nichols picks. I am not necessarily down on Clifford as a player like many, I just think we could have used that draft pick on a much better prospect, many projected him to not be drafted. It's the same with the Nichols pick, especially since we already have a 3rd string back-up running back in Goodson. The kicker pick was really puzzling. Not only are most kickers signed as UDFA's, this was a bad one. I feel like we could have used these picks on either an additional WR, DL, (There were still a lot of good WR and DL prospects still available at this point) a third TE, (Whyle or Kuntz?) or a better RB prospect (Hull from Northwestern?)</p><p></p><p>Overall, time will tell, but I think it was a good draft. I was ok with not picking a safety until the 7th rd because it was not a good safety class (and we may have gotten a steal there anyway). I was also ok with not taking an OL because we have 13 on the roster currently and I think improvements to the OL this year can come from that group. We can find Bak's replacement next year.</p><p></p><p>One concern I do have is that a lot of these prospects have injury histories.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Raleigh NC Packers Fan, post: 998818, member: 14725"] My thoughts: I like the Van Ness pick. I am higher on this pick than most. I think most are down on this pick because they are disappointed we didn't pick JSN or a top OT. Or they think we should have chosen Nolan Smith or Myles Murphy. My response would be that I think LVN is a good fit for us because he can help out with both the defensive line and the pass rush, while being a high ceiling developmental piece that can provide much needed depth until Preston Smith leaves (then take over Preston's role), yet still contribute right away. His player comp is Rashan Gary. There was also a run on edge-rushers, so I am glad we choose our edge-rusher in the first round. The Luke Musgrave pick makes me a little nervous. The lack of production and injury concern me. I do value athleticism, speed, size, as well as player traits and skills over college production, but you still want to see some production. With that being said, it seems like the scouts and people in the know are really high on this pick and think he has enormous potential, so I think it was the right pick. I really liked the Jayden Reed pick once I learned more about him. I think he fits our offense perfectly and is the right type of player for a young QB. I also think he could be one of the steals of the draft that is a much better player than where he was selected or ranked on the consensus boards. I also like the Tucker Kraft pick. He is a very good all-around tight end and was one of my favorite tight end prospects in the draft class. I also like that we choose two of the top prospects in a great TE class. I think the Wooden, Wicks, Brooks, Johnson, and Valentine picks were good ones. They were all either projected to be drafted much higher or right around the spot they were chosen, were highly productive in college, and have high RAS scores (except for Brooks) while filling important needs. At the very least, I think they will be rotational guys that contribute, and I think they have a good chance of becoming starters. It's also possible that one or two of them could break out and become very good players for us. I think they will help out the special teams a lot as well. DuBose is a decent prospect considering where he was drafted, but you usually don't expect much from these types of picks. Did not really care for the Clifford, Carlson, and Nichols picks. I am not necessarily down on Clifford as a player like many, I just think we could have used that draft pick on a much better prospect, many projected him to not be drafted. It's the same with the Nichols pick, especially since we already have a 3rd string back-up running back in Goodson. The kicker pick was really puzzling. Not only are most kickers signed as UDFA's, this was a bad one. I feel like we could have used these picks on either an additional WR, DL, (There were still a lot of good WR and DL prospects still available at this point) a third TE, (Whyle or Kuntz?) or a better RB prospect (Hull from Northwestern?) Overall, time will tell, but I think it was a good draft. I was ok with not picking a safety until the 7th rd because it was not a good safety class (and we may have gotten a steal there anyway). I was also ok with not taking an OL because we have 13 on the roster currently and I think improvements to the OL this year can come from that group. We can find Bak's replacement next year. One concern I do have is that a lot of these prospects have injury histories. [/QUOTE]
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