Packers Monday Mock Roundup 2.0
By Ross Uglem
The NFL Draft is soon upon us. For the next two weeks you're going to see a lot of mock drafts, and I mean, like, a lot of mock drafts. For the next three Mondays here at Cheesehead TV I"m going to provide you with the Packers' selections in ten of the top mock drafts on the net. If the mocks provide a second round pick, we'll take a look at that too.
Andrew Billings (4)
Billings has become an increasingly popular pick, despite concerns that he may not make it to the Packers at pick 27. I've been relatively vocal that the need to address the nose tackle position in round one is overkill, but Billings is a player with pass-rush upside. I would personally rather deal with the inside linebacker positon (depending on what prospect it is) or the edge position (because it's very thin) in round one, but if it's Billings I'm not going to be upset in the least. He's an elite height-weight-speed-strength prospect.
Vernon Butler (3)
Todd McShay - "Grade A" (insider)
Butler is a much more versatile DL prospect than Billings and certanily more verstaile than Jarran Reed (who we'll talk about just a little bit later). His length makes him work in several different positions on the line in Dom Capers' scheme. I've mentioned this before, but Butler does a tremendous job of disengaging and getting rid of blockers. There are plenty of defensive linemen that push the pocket, plenty of guys who hold their ground, but not that many guys that make plays. Butler makes plays.
A'Shawn Robinson
A'Shawn Robinson is, in my opinion the Alabama defensive lineman with more upside that will be taken in the first round. He and his Crimson Tide teammate Jarran Reed (I promise, we are getting there) played together on Saban's defensive line and both players were outstanding. Robinson projects to have a better chance to rush the passer than Reed does, and that's why I prefer him slightly. He's not the run defender that Reed is (no one in this draft class is), but he's a good three down 3-4 defensive lineman.
Jarran Reed
Reed's a one trick pony, but he's the best at his trick in this class. He is a shut-it-down run defender. Backs trying to run in his gap are not going to have any success and the Packers have not had a great run defense over the course of the past few seasons. Not since the Pickett-Jenkins-Jolly days have the Packers really been elite against the run. Reed would go a long way towards fixing that. Is run defense something that you address with your first round pick? I don't think so, but I dont' make the decisions.
Darron Lee
Lee is still my favorite pick for the Packers at 27. He would mesh perfectly for Jake Ryan and would provide the Packers with exactly what they've been missing at the inside linebacker position.
2nd Round Options
Kamalei Correia- DraftTek
Hunter Henry- Walter Football
Jerrell Adams- Kiper
Nick Vannett- McShay
Austin Hooper- Bruton, Charlie Campbell
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Ross Uglem is a staff writer for Cheesehead TV. He can be found on Twitter @RossUglem
Comments (71)
dobber
April 18, 2016 at 02:06 pm
I still really like Butler, and he's clearly moving up. Some mock him ahead of the Packers. Is he someone you take at #27 or move down and hope he slides? He won't be there in round 2.
The plus to someone like Jerran Reed is that he immediately makes ILB (at least in base) less of an issue...now, if only he could cover RB and TE....
Round 2 mock picks? If Correia is there, I think he's a no-brainer, especially if they go DL in round 1. All those TE picks mocked to the Packers. Wow.
JerseyAl
April 18, 2016 at 02:12 pm
As the Packers' analyst for DraftTek, the Correa pick was mine, but personally, I don't think he'll last that long. I'm also jumping on the Butler train after doing more film study.
dobber
April 18, 2016 at 02:41 pm
Correa seems to be a climber of late, too, and I think you're right: he won't make it to #57. If he did, I think the Packer rep would race to the podium...
DrealynWilliams
April 18, 2016 at 02:38 pm
I'd be mad as shit if we drafted Derron Lee.
dobber
April 18, 2016 at 02:44 pm
I think he's a guy you'd have to wait 3 years and then see how he turned out. I think there will be rough patches with him early on. But based on raw athleticism, I can see why they might take a shot on him if he's there. I'd rather go with a safer pick at that spot (if there really ever is a safe pick).
DrealynWilliams
April 18, 2016 at 02:52 pm
It's not that I don't like him. I just don't see how he'll make our current Defense better. He's just a fast LB to me. He's nothing like a college Ryan Shazier.
dobber
April 18, 2016 at 02:50 pm
Updated 7-round mock from CBSsports.com Dane Brugler:
1 (27) – Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama
2 (57) – Kentrell Brothers, LB, Missouri
3 (88) – Jerell Adams, TE, South Carolina
4 (125) – Harlan Miller, CB, Southeastern Louisiana
4 (131) – Rees Odhiambo, OT/OG, Boise State
4 (137) – RB Paul Perkins, RB, UCLA
5 (163) – Jay Lee, WR, Baylor
6 (200) – Deiondre Hall, DB, Northern Iowa
7 (248) – Antonio Morrison, LB, Florida
DrealynWilliams
April 18, 2016 at 02:55 pm
That Kentrell Brothers pick in the 2nd
*face palm*
dobber
April 18, 2016 at 03:04 pm
Some people love him. I'm not a fan...
NickPerry
April 19, 2016 at 06:02 am
I'm still on the Deion Jones of LSU Bandwagon in the 3rd round, he'd be a really nice addition with Barrington and Ryan to the ILB position. IF the Packers could address OLB and DL in the 1st and 2nd AND land a guy like Jones in the 3rd, the Packers adressed their 3 areas of need other than OL and TE which they could address in 4th and 5th with those 4 picks.
holmesmd
April 19, 2016 at 07:46 am
J. Brown is much better than Brothers IMO.
RCPackerFan
April 19, 2016 at 08:14 am
My opinion as well. I'm very high on this kid. I would draft him in the 2nd round.
RCPackerFan
April 18, 2016 at 03:22 pm
I'm mixed on him. While I think he could be good in the league he is similar to what we have now.
DrealynWilliams
April 18, 2016 at 04:07 pm
@RC
He's no better than Scooby Wright to me. And man..I'd rather have AJ Hawk back than to have either one of them drafted.
RCPackerFan
April 19, 2016 at 06:44 am
Yeah, honestly I'm not a fan of Wright either.
Watching this video, and I come away with one thing. I want Paul Perkins more and Wright less.
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/scooby-wright-iii-vs-ucla-2015/
RCPackerFan
April 18, 2016 at 03:04 pm
I saw that. Overall I would be happy with that. Minus 1 change. In the 5th round he has the Packers taking Jay Lee. 2 picks later he has Jatavis Brown going. I would take Jatavis Brown in the 5th round no questions asked.
I would love to see the offense add Jerell Adams and Paul Perkins. Would add some play makers to the offense.
dobber
April 18, 2016 at 03:09 pm
There were a couple things I scratched my head on...
Brothers and Morrison...both are active, good instincts, but neither runs very well. In many ways, the same kind of player and neither really adds athleticism to the LB group.
Miller and Hall look like the same kind of player to me, also, long and active, but raw and not overly fast. I like them individually, but not both in the same draft.
Odhiambo has potential but apparently can't stay healthy. I don't think TT would go with only one OL in this draft, and if it's only one, I don't think it would be him.
No pass rushers in this group either on the DL or at OLB. I don't see that happening, either.
RCPackerFan
April 18, 2016 at 03:19 pm
If you break it down as a whole its not bad. 1 DL, 2 LB, 2 DB, 1 TE, 1 OL, 1 RB, 1 WR. Overall I would be ok with something like that. Maybe not those exact players, but in general something like that.
I do think they will come away with some sort of pass rusher.
yeah, Brothers is a guy that I think they already have on the roster with Ryan and Barrington. I would like to see a faster LB.
DrealynWilliams
April 18, 2016 at 03:15 pm
Why would you be happy with that @RC? Just curious.
This draft is rich in pass rushers and run stoppers and in that mock we only come away with 1 single run stopper.
RCPackerFan
April 18, 2016 at 03:21 pm
Just as a whole. Like I just said to Dobber its more about the positions in which were taken then the players themselves. I would prefer some other players vs the ones that were chosen, but in general I think its a good mix.
I guess happy is a little strong, but I would be ok with something like that.
Come away with a very good DL. Reed. Then to add Adams and Perkins who I think could add something to our team. Adams maybe wouldn't make a huge impact this year but would be really good for the future. Perkins could come in right away and compete with Starks.
DrealynWilliams
April 18, 2016 at 03:29 pm
Ok, I got cha.
In that sense, I agree. I'd like to see either another DL or LB though.
As for Perkins, I'd really like that. I can't help but to think of Franklin though. Size, school, talent...
RCPackerFan
April 19, 2016 at 06:46 am
I just posted a video above about Scooby Wright. I came away more impressed with Perkins then Wright.
I would love to see the Packers draft Perkins. He has a great ability to make people miss. That is something that our other RB's really don't have.
Thegreatreynoldo
April 18, 2016 at 09:17 pm
Reed is kind of a fail safe for me. He should be better than the 2015 Raji, and I do think Reed is a legitimate first round pick, but I prefer others. This draft would be disappointing due to the lack of rushers and front 7 speed. The marginal upgrade from Raji to Reed is there but not as great as some others would provide at different positions. Mostly I think in this scenario the draft unfolded badly for GB.
DrealynWilliams
April 18, 2016 at 10:36 pm
I get where you're coming from. I feel that way too.
Can't underestimate the importance of a NT in a 3-4 though. Those aren't found easily.
4EVER
April 19, 2016 at 12:05 am
What is the issue with Reader, out of Clemson? I see a man. I see a true - red blooded - NT. I never get too high, and I never try to submarine opposing centers, I would rather take em on...its an awesome sight. The Alabama championship game is a highlight reel of; busting double teams, man handling centers, pad level supremacy, and gap responsibility. I'm confused with the round 4 grade? He's a Raji, but with a much better attitude (IMO passing the I love football eye test), pad level, and is actually conscious of his gap responsibility. A true nose tackle! I'm not looking for a NT that can run down a WR - if thats the case, please count me out, it's ludicrous. True 3 - 4 NT are rare because it's has to be the most mentality challenging positions today's NFL. I'm all in for Reader and would not be shocked to see him come off the board in r2.
holmesmd
April 19, 2016 at 07:58 am
I agree that DJ Reader, Billings, and Vernon Butler are the most pure NT's in this draft. Reader had a death in his family and left Clemson just before the season in 2015, and returned in Oct. 2015. Good athlete but most scouts see a rotational back up at the NFL level:
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/d.j.-reader?id=2555388
DrealynWilliams
April 18, 2016 at 03:36 pm
I just can't see picking a TE between the 1st and 3rd.
I don't know what the TE class will look like next Draft, but surely it will be much better.
dobber
April 18, 2016 at 03:47 pm
It doesn't help that Higbee ran afoul of the law recently...
DrealynWilliams
April 18, 2016 at 04:05 pm
Maybe it will be a good thing -- and he falls to the 4th. TT shouldn't mind using of his three 4th round picks on a potential future TE.
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=105797&draftyear...
I wonder if those 40 numbers are pre-combine or just projected numbers?
dobber
April 18, 2016 at 04:15 pm
Estimated, I think. No combine numbers and I don't think he ran at Pro Day.
DrealynWilliams
April 18, 2016 at 04:33 pm
I know he didn't run at the combine or his pro day, but I was hoping those numbers showing came from some earlier workout or something. Damn.
@ballark
April 19, 2016 at 12:15 pm
Higbee is a real piece of shit. Read the police report. No way the Packers invest in a guy like that. I know people will say, "What about Colt?!" Well Colt never hurt anyone as far as I know.
Evan
April 19, 2016 at 12:20 pm
And Colt wasn't drafted.
DrealynWilliams
April 19, 2016 at 08:36 pm
I'm glad I'm finding out about this.
Llocks
April 18, 2016 at 04:18 pm
Packers six round mock draft; chime in
1st Billings DL
2nd Floyd OLB
3rd Alexander ILB
4th Woods DL
4th Higbee TE
4th Prosie RB
5th Slater OL
6th Shittu DL
DrealynWilliams
April 18, 2016 at 05:16 pm
You had me with Billings in the 1st, Higbee in the 4th. Floyd is iffy at the 2nd. Could be a great pass rusher, but it's too much of a project to be so high. Toss up.
For Floyd: https://youtu.be/4PIxviv4PKc?t=4m20s
https://youtu.be/4PIxviv4PKc?t=7m11s
(The very next play)
https://youtu.be/4PIxviv4PKc?t=7m35s
A little bit more of plays like this and he'd be a 1st round lock. He's still raw, inconsistent, not very strong and indecisive.
You lost me with the rest. I'd have to look them up.
Thegreatreynoldo
April 19, 2016 at 07:13 am
Drealyn - I had Higbee as a 3rd but more likely a 4th rounder before his 2nd degree assault arrest, with a possible hate crime enhancer to come. Now Higbee is a 7th round flyer - at best - to me.
Now you've joined the Floyd bandwagon. That is fine: people either love him or hate him. Too long to state my opinion: suffice to say there is a reason Floyd did not participate in the bench press at the combine or at his pro day: it would be embarrassing if he didn't have more reps than Abby. There is a risk that he's Barkevious Mingo. Still, I like him better than Darron Lee, and Floyd is intriguing in the 2nd round.
I still like Billings, but my previous reply to you about him having no gap responsibilities and watching the RB gash through the line exactly where Billings was lined up is concisely stated in this PFF article below:
"Whether it be versus the run or pass, when Billings gets to explode off the snap into the opposing center, he tends to win the rep. Not many teams offer such an opportunity though and when Billings has to play laterally or cross the face of a center the results aren’t nearly as enthusing."
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/03/15/draft-top-prospect-fits...
DrealynWilliams
April 19, 2016 at 12:27 pm
I had no idea of Higbee's assault crime. Wow.
Damn right I'm on that bandwagon. Of all of the film I watched of him the only negatives I seen was his iffy awareness/football IQ, taking on charging blockers, doesn't take advantage of his arm length and he isn't really a violent tackler. Majority of those are easily coachable. I think Floyd would be an absolute steal in the 2nd.
As far as Billings go, it's tricky. I've read/hard that Baylor coach their players to do some weird things on both sides of the ball. Maybe their D-Line are told to only play a certain way. For sure, I know their coaches don't want their WRs to block on running plays. Weird coaching styles in that program.
DrealynWilliams
April 18, 2016 at 05:31 pm
Maaaaaan, the more I watch Leonard Floyd the more I want him as a Packer. Listen, I don't believe there's no such thing as a "reach", so taking Floyd at #27 (DEPENDING on who else is available) would be a damn good pick. I believe Clay, Peppers and the coaches will get him right. He has to get stronger, disciplined and use his arms more.
What you all like about Darron Lee I've seen in Floyd -- plus more. Maaaaaaan, give me Clay and Leonard over Clay and Lee any day all day.
*Sigh* I have draft fever.
John Galt III
April 18, 2016 at 08:02 pm
We will draft the German WR who has the same size, speed etc. as Janis and Jordy - Moritz Boehringer. TT won't pass on this guy and he won't be a free agent. He'll go in the draft.
DrealynWilliams
April 18, 2016 at 08:13 pm
What's up with this "Time bomb" story on Myles Jack's knee? Foul play from team(s) trying to land him?
Evan
April 18, 2016 at 08:33 pm
Possibly. Probably. It's total bullshit.
Evan
April 18, 2016 at 08:33 pm
EDIT: not bullshit that his knee is a serious concern, just bullshit that his medical results are being leaked.
DrealynWilliams
April 18, 2016 at 08:43 pm
Yea, that's so dirty to me. It's like that JPP incident.
RCPackerFan
April 19, 2016 at 06:53 am
Lets say due to the results being leaked causes Jack to fall down the draft board. Are you ok if the leaked info leads into Green Bay drafting him?
Also, if your Green Bay do you trade up for him if he does start to fall?
dobber
April 19, 2016 at 07:42 am
The trade-up scenario is a tough one. It would cost so much to move up more than just a couple picks. He'd have to slide a loooooong way...
RCPackerFan
April 19, 2016 at 10:18 am
If Green Bay were to move up to the 20th pick range, 7 spots, they would probably have to give up their 3rd round pick and 6th round picks. Possibly getting a 7th round pick back.
If the Packers weren't concerned about his injury wouldn't Jack be worth that?
DrealynWilliams
April 19, 2016 at 11:32 am
@RC Right is Right and Wrong is Wrong. Would I like Myles Jack is healthy? Absolutely. Would condone the Pack organization to leak sensitive information in order to have a chance of getting him? Hell no. I know I might be crazy to think this (especially nowadays) but I do believe there are teams out there that do still go about things the right way.
RCPackerFan
April 19, 2016 at 11:44 am
I'm not saying that the Packers are the ones leaking the info.
Just asking that if the info that is leaked, leads to your favorite team drafting that player, are you happy with it or not?
I do believe that this tends to happen more then we know. I'm not saying its right, just saying I think it happens.
The closer you get to the draft, the less you should believe with reports coming from teams. Seems to be a lot of false info that flies around.
DrealynWilliams
April 19, 2016 at 12:30 pm
@RC Yea, I know what you meant. I was just saying I wouldn't like it either way. I don't care if it was the Packers or any team drafting after us. Wrong is Wrong. It's a dirty game (especially around this time).
Thegreatreynoldo
April 20, 2016 at 02:33 am
@Drealyn. You are correct. Leaking that type of disinformation also harms Myles Jack and could cost him money if it works. Essentially one would be robbing Jack. Wrong is wrong. Now, putting out disinformation about which players a team likes is fine with me.
dobber
April 19, 2016 at 07:56 am
Yeah, but if we're talking about the eventual bone-on-bone degeneration, that's 2 contracts away, probably. If you avoid a blue-chip guy because you worry that in 8 years he's going to have a knee problem, then I think you're looking for a reason to not take him.
4thand1
April 18, 2016 at 09:29 pm
We all salivate over the top tier players in every draft. The last players we drafted in the top 10 were Hawk and Raji. It would suck to have a shitty year, draft high and be disappointed. Both Raji and Hawk had ok careers but nothing to get excited about. They weren't game changers and were considered good picks for GB at the time. So keep making the playoffs, draft low and hope to find players that can help you win games.
holmesmd
April 19, 2016 at 08:05 am
I believe Hawk is the all time leading tackler in Packer's history? That a bit better than "an ok" career!;)Lol
stockholder
April 19, 2016 at 07:46 am
#27 = Andrew Billings NT # 57 Chris Jones DT/DE #88 Conner McGovern OG # 125 Travis Feeney LB #131 DeAndre Houston Carson CB/S #137 Keith Marshall RB #163 Nick Kwiiakowski LB #200 Graham Glasgow C #248 Moritz Boehringer WR/TE
Handsback
April 19, 2016 at 07:57 am
I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, so it took me awhile to figure out why I'm terrible about predicting the draft for the Packers. It's because you don't know who's available. TT could shock everyone and select the WR from TCU in the first round if he fell that far. I couldn't predict that, nor could anyone else but a few scouts or GMs. I THINK if TT had his choice of Billings, Butler, or Reed...he would take Butler. The only reason I say that is Caper's defense is in one word flexible. DT become DE in many of the packages and DEs become OLBs. To me Billings is a true DT that would be used 30-40% of the time. Reed = Picket and while that's good is it 1st round good? Butler is a better pass rusher then either of the other two and can play nose or end.
Maybe a OLB like Spence or Floyd.....Spence will be gone if what I heard turns out to be true. Floyd I don't know just seems like Jenkins at GA was the better guy. Again my opinion and only looking at a little film. Lee will be gone if everyone is even close to being accurate and Ragland being one of the few LBs that could make it to 27. Then you have to determine if he's a 2 or 3 down LB.
If the choices are like that for the first round....guessing the second is twice as hard. I can hope for players, but like last year proved that TT will go w/ very unconventional players in his selections.
dobber
April 19, 2016 at 08:09 am
"I THINK if TT had his choice of Billings, Butler, or Reed...he would take Butler."
I think everyone here knows that I would love to see Butler in green and gold, but my bet is that if TT were faced with this choice--sad as it might be--he would go with the safest choice and take Reed.
DrealynWilliams
April 19, 2016 at 12:34 pm
What do y'all think about Sheldon Day?
holmesmd
April 19, 2016 at 08:09 am
Jaylon Smith & Jatavious Brown in r3 & 4!:P I would much rather have that than some friggin TE! There is little to NO talent at TE in this draft. Worry about it next season IMO.
@ballark
April 19, 2016 at 12:20 pm
Two picks that wouldn't surprise me:
Derrick Henry - Lacy is coming off a bum year and even if he delivers this year, I wonder if the Packers are comfortable investing a big contract in a guy who's love of the game is questionable.
Su'a Cravens - In the first?? Yes in the first. I'm not sure where the Packers would fit this guy in, but BPA, he is without question one of the best playmakers in the draft, and I think he's the kind of athletic playmaker you can't have too many of.
DrealynWilliams
April 19, 2016 at 12:31 pm
It would surprise the hell out of me.
Have you watched Henry's film?
I don't know if he pass blocks or catches...
Maverick91
April 19, 2016 at 05:36 pm
We need to focus on defense for the first 3-4 rounds, here's a full 7 round mock for the players should take:
- Round 1: Leonard Floyd or Noah Spence
- Round 2: Chris Jones, DE, Mississippi State
- Round 3: Matt Judon, 3-4 OLB, Grand Valley State( Steal?!)
- Round 4, Pick 1: DJ Reader, DT, Clemson
- Round 4, Pick 2: Jerrell Adams, TE, South Carolina
- Round 4, Pick 3: Josh Forrest, ILB, Kentucky
- Round 5: Caleb Benenoch, OT, UCLA
- Round 6: Denver Kirkland, OG, Arkansas
- Round 7: Daniel Lasco, RB, California
We should also sign Sammie Lee Hill in FA to add depth on the defensive line. Feel free to chime in.
DrealynWilliams
April 19, 2016 at 06:29 pm
1) I'd like the 1st round pick (might hurt a bit if Ragland is there)
2) Chris Jones worries me. The talent is definitely there, but the motor and hustle isn't.
3) Can't find any film on him
4) Haven't watched yet
4) Ehhh
4) I'm interested in knowing why you chose him. In the only film I found of him I never seen him run full speed. He seemed to always half-ass.
I haven't heard of the rest. I'll look 'em up.
EDIT: Watching DJ Reader's film now. I'm starting on the Alabama game. I'm not even 2-minutes in yet and I'm impressed. I mean, who DOESN'T get bullied by an Alabama O-Line??? Reader isn't being moved on double teams and is always moving his blocker backwards in 1-on-1's. I want to say he's almost handling his opponent.
DJ Reader was only pushed back once in that entire Championship game and it came on a double-team block. Any Clemson defender that gets drafted 1st round owes DJ Reader a "Good Lookin' Out" purchase of something. Amazing game. I wish he had some pass rush moves though.
4EVER
April 19, 2016 at 08:07 pm
Total highlight reel; blew threw 6 double teams, dominating pad level, impressive gap integrity and passes the eye test with flying colors. I don't get the round 4 grade...? IMHO, to be effective, 3 - 4 alignments require a bully for a NT , not one that runs down WR's and QB's.
(edit) how about that goal line stand against a round 1 center...without a late desperate spin by Henry ,Clemson takes over on downs! What a game!
DrealynWilliams
April 19, 2016 at 08:11 pm
Right? I totally agree. It must be some off the field things going on, because that grade damn sure isn't reflective of his on the field play. I don't follow college sports or any of their stories -- so I don't know what else could call for the low grade.
http://walterfootball.com/draft2016DT.php
This ordering is laughable. Especially 4 and 5. That's not to say they're without talent, because it's definitely there but once you watch their film you will come away wishing they showed so much more.
Thegreatreynoldo
April 20, 2016 at 04:38 am
I like D. J. Reader, too, but he plays in a phone booth. He can eat up blockers, but has some trouble with awareness and disengaging from blockers. I don't have him in the same class as Billings, Reed, or Austin Johnson (I'd add Butler but I view him as a DE who can play NT), but I'd say he is a 3rd round talent, without a lot of upside. Only played 6 games (he took off the first half of the season due to the death of his father). The Alabama game was his best game - something to say for playing your best against the best, btw - and had 3 solo tackles in that game. He had 8 solo tackles plus 5 assists, 1.5 TFL (all against Oklahoma) and .5 sacks for the year. NTs don't generate a lot of stats (Raji had 22 tackles in 15 games last year, 26 tackles in 17 including the playoffs).
DrealynWilliams
April 20, 2016 at 09:13 am
I agree with the disengaging claim, but that's coachable. At least he's winning his one-on-one's and is constantly getting push. I haven't seen enough "bad" plays to suggest he has trouble with awareness.
Stats, I could care less about -- especially at a thankless position. He's the reason those other 2 pass rushers weren't allowed to get double teamed. Shaq Lawson and Kevin Dodd.
I don't think he's better than Billings, but I'd take Reader over Jarran Reed and Austin Johnson. Talk about the inability to disengage. I'd give Austin the notch here -- his pass rushing ability is much better than Reader's. He has a few moves and he hand fights.
DrealynWilliams
April 19, 2016 at 08:49 pm
What do y'all think of Kenneth Dixon? I'm seeing some nice hands in the pass game and he's a fighter when he's running.
DrealynWilliams
April 20, 2016 at 12:15 am
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/insidersblog/2016/04...
I agree with the message.
Thegreatreynoldo
April 20, 2016 at 04:08 am
I love Justin Simmons at #125, and I like him at #88. Strong Safety who can cover. He'd be an upgrade from Hyde, back up to Burnett and could play FS and CB if necessary. He can do what the coaches hoped Richardson would but never did. Good ball hawk, excellent tackler.
6'2 and a quarter inches, 202 lbs, 4.61 forty (4.52 at his pro day), 16 reps, 40" vertical, 126" broad, a tremendous 6.58 3 cone and great 3.85 20 yd. shuttle.
DrealynWilliams
April 20, 2016 at 08:28 am
Funny, when I went to go watch some of his film it was stamped with "Watched" already. The second I realized who it was -- I began to remember some of his standout plays. I can't remember if I talked about him on here or not. He's an amazing open-field tackler and I love his range. Hyde might be better at man-vs-man, but I'd take Simmons at Safety over Hyde all day -- everyday.
He might be too small to play the vacant Richardson role, but if he could do you know how happy I would be if we could sure up our backup Safety position AND replace Joe Thomas??