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”…
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…
The NFL Draft is just a day away. After a disappointing 2017 season, the Green Bay Packers find themselves in a rare position, holding their highest overall pick since 2009. Green Bay is slated to pick 14th tomorrow, which would be their only top-20 selection since taking B.J. Raji ninth nine years ago. The Packers…
As the clock winds down on the 2018 NFL Draft, I’m running my third and final mock draft. I ran this mock draft simulation on Fanspeak.com using Matt Miller’s Big Board with trades. Version 1.0: https://packerstalk.com/2018/04/10/2018-green-bay-packers-mock-draft-v-1-0/ Version 2.0: https://packerstalk.com/2018/04/17/2018-green-bay-packers-mock-draft-v-2-0/ 1st – 14: EDGE Harold Landry, Boston College I haven’t been a huge fan…
Unless the Green Bay Packers and newly minted GM Brian Gutekunst decide to move around via trades, the Packers first two picks in the 2018 NFL Draft will come at #14 and #45. A lot of digital ink has been spilled discussing the Packers’ first two picks, especially that first rounder, which will be the…
Green Bay needs to look into drafting a cornerback and a pass rusher in the first two days, and if they take a pass rusher at No. 14, there is a solid chance they take a cornerback in the middle of the second round. Two of the corners who could be there at pick No.…
