DaveRoller
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Every NFL team needs its 1st and 2nd round picks to play well to perform at a high level, because that is where most impactful players come from. Looking at the Pack's past 5 drafts, I just don't see the contributions being made THIS SEASON by the players the team most needs to be playmakers.
2011: 1st Sherrod (injury and/or lack of ability led to zero contribution), 2nd Cobb (the best player taken in rounds 1 or 2 the past 5 drafts);
2012: 1st Perry (either due to injury or being out of position, Nick has flashed but just not contributed like a 1st rounder), 2nd Worthy (nothing), 2nd Hayward (good slot guy as a rookie, followed by injuries and exposure as a below average outside CB this season);
2013: 1st Datone Jones (after not much in years 1 & 2, he looks pretty good this year, but he played only 18 snaps on Sunday and more is needed by a 1st rounder), 2nd Lacy (outstanding first 2 years -- his play was instrumental in the team's success in both years, but he has virtually disappeared this season);
2014: 1st Clinton-Dix (I like him more than most it seems, too many M.D. Jennings memories for me, but he is not exactly setting the world on fire), 2nd Adams (has flashed and had injuries, but GB really needs more out of him);
2015: 1st Randall (for a college safety he looks great at CB, but he has also been lit up probably due to his inexperience at the position), 2nd Rollins (shows promise, but is not doing much now)
I am NOT comparing these selections with other teams. I am NOT saying they were bad picks.
I am saying that the Packers, a team that relies upon the draft unlike any other, are NOT getting necessary production from players selected in rounds 1 & 2 the last five years.
2011: 1st Sherrod (injury and/or lack of ability led to zero contribution), 2nd Cobb (the best player taken in rounds 1 or 2 the past 5 drafts);
2012: 1st Perry (either due to injury or being out of position, Nick has flashed but just not contributed like a 1st rounder), 2nd Worthy (nothing), 2nd Hayward (good slot guy as a rookie, followed by injuries and exposure as a below average outside CB this season);
2013: 1st Datone Jones (after not much in years 1 & 2, he looks pretty good this year, but he played only 18 snaps on Sunday and more is needed by a 1st rounder), 2nd Lacy (outstanding first 2 years -- his play was instrumental in the team's success in both years, but he has virtually disappeared this season);
2014: 1st Clinton-Dix (I like him more than most it seems, too many M.D. Jennings memories for me, but he is not exactly setting the world on fire), 2nd Adams (has flashed and had injuries, but GB really needs more out of him);
2015: 1st Randall (for a college safety he looks great at CB, but he has also been lit up probably due to his inexperience at the position), 2nd Rollins (shows promise, but is not doing much now)
I am NOT comparing these selections with other teams. I am NOT saying they were bad picks.
I am saying that the Packers, a team that relies upon the draft unlike any other, are NOT getting necessary production from players selected in rounds 1 & 2 the last five years.