Packers Draft Review

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April 29, 2012, 8:58 pm
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Another NFL draft is in the books for Green Bay, and I’d say they did a pretty great job. Let’s take a look back at rounds 1-7 and all the players drafted by the Packers.

Nick Perry, LB, USC: 1st Round, #28 overall

Jerel Worthy, DE, Michigan State: 2nd Round, #51 overall

Casey Hayward, CB, Vanderbilt: 2nd Round, #62 overall

Mike Daniels, DT, Iowa: 4th Round, #132 overall

Jerron McMillian, S, Maine: 4th Round, #133 overall

Terrell Manning,  LB, North Caroline State: 5th round, #163 overall

Andrew Datko, OT, Florida State: 7th Round, #241 overall

B.J. Coleman, QB, Tennessee-Chattanooga: 7th Round, #243 overall

I think Green Bay made great picks during the draft, and addressed all their needs. Clearly, their defense is what needed the most work, and that was the main focus.  The first six players they drafted were LB, DE, CB, DT, S, and LB. That alone will give the Packers a lot to work with this year. Aside from defense, an OT is another position that was a need of theirs, and that is were Andrew Datko comes into play. After drafting all those defensive players they went with the OT. And last but not least, with Matt Flynn off to Seattle a QB was needed, so they used their last pick in the draft to pick up a QB.

Again, a huge CONGRATULATIONS to all of our new players and WELCOME to PACKER NATION! GO PACK GO!

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Packers Draft Preview

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April 24, 2012, 11:31 am
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Only 2 days remain until Round 1 of the NFL Draft! We have been counting down for quite a while but the day  is almost here! Yes, I am very excited. This is by far the best time of the offseason.

First, let’s take a look at the picks the Packers will have in this years draft.

  • Round 1: 28
  • Round 2: 59
  • Round 3: 90
  • Round 4: 123, 132, 133
  • Round 5: 163
  • Round 6: 197
  • Round 7: 224, 235, 241, 243

Something extra special about the draft this year for Green Bay is that former safety, LeRoy Butler, will announce the Packers second round pick Friday night.  According to Green Bay’s official website, LeRoy wanted so badly to be invited to New York City for the Draft in 1990 after his college career at Florida St., but never received the call. Now, he will finally have his opportunity to take the stage at Radio City Hall during the draft. So excited for him! You can check out LeRoy’s full article and see his thoughts on being a Packer here.

As I’ve said before, the top needs for Green Bay in the early rounds of this draft are OLB/DE. No doubt that is what they’re going to go with for Round 1. There still is a lot in question though when thinking about  who the player they select will be. It all depends on who is left when the 28th pick rolls around. I still say Nick Perry is a very reasonable choice, but I’m also leaning toward Whitney Mercilus, Illinois, quite a bit now. You also have Andre Branch, Clemson, and Shea McClellin to take into consideration as well.

We will find out soon enough though! GO PACK GO!!!

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