Analysis (Taylor O’Neill): At 6’3 and 233 lbs, Burks has been labeled as a little bit of a tweener at linebacker. He played multiple positions while at Vanderbilt including safety. Accordingly, Burks’ best traits are his speed and his ability to drop back into coverage. He is adept at dropping back and blanketing tight ends or…
Analysis (Taylor O’Neill): Although the Green Bay Packers took Jaire Alexander in the first round, they must be ecstatic to see a player so often mocked to them at #14 available at #45 in the second round. Jackson doesn’t necessarily fit the traditional archetype that Mike Pettine has favored for his defenses in the past, but…
Dave-Te’ Podcasts: Post-Day 1 and Pre-Day 2 Podcast
In the latest Scout’s Honor podcast NFL Draft Report publisher Dave-Te’ Thomas and former CNN Sports anchor and “Saints Tonight” TV host Paul Crane look back at Round 1 of the NFL Draft and ahead to Rounds 2 and 3 tonight. Dave-Te’ gives particular attention to the Giants, Jets, Packers, Vikings and Steelers. Other comments…
Analysis (Andrew Mertig): The Packers needed to get an impact defensive player with their first pick this year. After trading back (and picking up a haul from the Saints), the Packers moved up to grab Cornerback Jaire Alexander out of Louisville. Alexander doesn’t have the size the previous Green Bay regime favored in CBs at 5’10”…
Dave-Te’ Podcasts: Last Minute Draft Rumors
This Scout’s Honor podcast, with NFL Draft Report publisher Dave-Te’ Thomas and former CNN Sports anchor and “Saints Tonight” TV host Paul Crane includes a host of draft day news items. Among the topics discussed are the Brown’s decision at #1, Giants at #2, Jets at #3, New England and others looking to trade up, including the Green…
The Scout’s Honor Podcast breaks down the cornerbacks and safeties that should go in rounds two or three of the draft, with special mention of a player that Green Bay could be looking at. NFL Draft Report publisher Dave-Te’ Thomas chats with former CNN Sports Anchor and “Saints Tonight” TV Show host Paul Crane in…
Derwin James Is the Only Player Worth Trading Up For
With only two days left until the 2018 NFL Draft, speculation and anticipation surrounding who first-year GM Brian Gutekunst will select are only going to continue to build. The Green Bay Packers have been linked to a number of different prospects and its difficult to decipher which reports are just smoke screens and which may…