Analysis: This selection of Cal Tight end Richard Rodgers might seem like a bit of a reach for the Packers, but the they get an athletic tight end who has some pass catching ability. His stock was expected to rise early in the draft process, but his 4.87 40 time, which was the 3rd slowest by a…
Analysis: Khyri Thornton was a bit of a surprise pick this early in the draft, as most draft experts had him closer to a 5th round selection. At 6’3” 304, Thornton seems best suited for playing the 5 technique in the Packers 3-4 defensive Scheme. He may not make an instant impact this season, but he has…
Analysis: Ted Thompson has had a lot of luck selecting wide receivers in the 2nd round, and he goes back to well one more time, selecting Fresno State’s Devante Adams. Adam’s was incredibly productive at Fresno State, catching 233 passes for 3,031 yards over the last 2 years to go along with a remarkable 38 touchdowns! Adams…
Analysis: Packer fans rejoice! Their patience pays off and they get the top rated prospect at their biggest position of need without having to trade up. Clinton-Dix should be a starter from day one alongside Morgan Burnett. Clinton-Dix has great range and is able to cover a large area of the field despite not having blazing…
May 6, 2014
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Ross Uglem
Ross’s First (and Last) Packers 7 Round Mock
I want to make a few things clear before we kick this beast off. First of all, this is a best case scenario draft. While it is unlikely that all of the players that I have selected will be available when they are selected in this mock it is at least possible. In fact if…
May 2, 2014
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Ross Uglem
PACKERS FOOTBALL FRIDAY: NFC North Draft Primer
In an effort to continue to give you something different than you find everywhere else on the Packersphere (I’m not sure this is a term, if it is don’t steal it) (Actually, go ahead and steal it, in fact, let’s get this bitch trending #Packersphere) I’m going to take a unique look at the 1st…
April 29, 2014
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Ross Uglem
A Closer Look at the Packers’ Draft Needs: Tiers
The draft is all about opportunity cost. The reason that the entire world laughed at the Minnesota Vikings when they selected Christian Ponder #12 overall is not because Ponder wasn’t ever going to be a serviceable NFL quarterback. We didn’t know that for sure (I think everyone kind of assumed) but even if Ponder ended…