Packers third-round pick Oren Burks is drawing a lot of comparisons to former inside linebacker Joe Thomas. Thomas was dynamic enough to be called upon in pass-coverage situations, sometimes acting as a third safety. Burks, who started out as a safety for Vanderbilt, became a full-time middle linebacker by his senior season. Like Thomas, Burks…
The Packers will have to address their pass rush in this year’s draft. The only discrepancy is how soon they should do it. Boston College edge rusher Harold Landry is rapidly becoming a fan favorite for Green Bay’s 14th pick. However, there’s some hesitation reaching for a player that high coming off an ankle injury.…
April 2, 2018
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Brandon Carwile
Packers Official 7-Round Mock Draft
All of the Packers needs are addressed in this official seven-round mock draft. GM Brian Gutekunst has less than a month to weigh his options on who to select with the 14th pick. His first-round selection will be a huge decision as it will directly impact the decisions that follow. If he selects an edge…
March 27, 2018
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Brandon Carwile
Packers Should Target This Versatile Safety in the Draft
Corner is not the only position the Packers need help with in the secondary. Strong safety Morgan Burnett signing with the Steelers last week created another hole in a defensive backfield that already looks like Swiss cheese. Burnett was a jack of all trades with the ability to play linebacker, corner, and safety. Even though…
March 2, 2018
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Brandon Carwile
Combine Watch: Texas Safety DeShon Elliot
Not many safeties had a better 2017 season than Texas junior DeShon Elliot. A finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award (best defensive back), Elliot totaled 63 tackles, 8.5 for loss, nine pass breakups and three forced fumbles. His two defensive touchdowns were the result of six interceptions he accumulated. A total that ranked fourth…
February 12, 2018
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Brandon Carwile
Your Current Mock Draft Is Pointless
The only predictable thing about the NFL draft is that it is unpredictable. For a lot of NFL fans, mock draft season begins before the regular season has even ended. They mostly come from teams who have nothing else to look forward to because the playoffs are out of sight. However, these early guessing games…