I just sat in front of the TV for 6 hours & I wish it just went through the night! I can't wait for 8am tomorrow to role around! I know some of the expectations for tomorrow have faded with the tradings of the two 3rd rounders but our work can't be done! With numerous picks, I think we still need to 'hit' on some players that can help us out next year, specifically an Offensive Tackle/D-END. What does everyone expect out of tomorrow? Who are some later round guys you like that could help us?

I expect to see a punter taken at some point.

I also think you will see some DT taken to be used as DE in the 3-4

If there are any OL that intrigue to packers you may see those go also.

I can not see the Packers wasting a pick on a punter with 6 left. Maybe as a UDFA.

Offensive tackle. Offensive Tackle.

Tight end.

Probably another d lineman.

I could see us taking a punter as well. Tomorrow will definetly be interesting. I wonder if we try to ship wells/harris?

I just think that TT is obviously working on winning this year. All most all of the picks tomorrow will be for depth or projects to develop unless TT manages to trade up again into the 3rd. But taking a punter gives you another starter (especially compared to what we have at the moment) which will directly effect winning next season. But thats only my speculation.

I think Harris is too important to ship tomorrow for a 2nd day draft pick. We just dont have the secondary depth to do so. Well on the other hand looks to be a bit more expendable.

I would agree with your comments about Harris, I still think he has a little left in the tank. I do see quite a few round 3 guys I would love to have: Caldwell, Ingram, Coffman, etc. Any guys you would love to pin point or love to see them end up in GB.

No Punter. Very few punters perform well their first year. Just don't do it. No trades of players, either. If they get beat out and get cut or become reserve player, then so be it. I believe in Harris and Kampman and they will continue to be up with the best players on the D. The D will be very good and we won't have to wait it out much. A DE would be nice, but listening to Thompson and the coaches, Pickett will be GB's starting DE, if no one else steps us. I really see this. Still, Pickett will play the NT as well. Rotation of 5 players should be the norm. If GB picks up a Carter or Holiday, fine. If not, what about putting Thompson at DE instead of OLB.

Finally, I see OL (OG/OT) at least one, RB only one, DL, and DB. That would be 5 picks.

So with Meridith still sitting on the board in the 3rd you think there is any chance that Now Trade up Ted swings a deal for a 4th and 5th etc to move up if he sees him slip some? I'd love to see it, especially considering we have extra 5th and 6th rounders to play with.

Well Jarron Gilbert would be great as another 3-4 DE but I suspect he will be gone by then.

Maybe Mitch King or Terrance Taylor to provide DL depth. Maybe Jamon Meridith for OT depth if he continues to drop. If D.J. Moore is around, another CB would be nice.

Thats my wish list at least.

Who are some of the players remaining you'd like to see drafted in the remaining rounds?

Brandt has a good list of some of the players still available here:
http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d...p;icampaign=TW_ Day1

I can see them adding a beefier fullback likeQuinn Johnson from LSU or Sutherland from Georgia. They seem to be interested in adding a punter based on an article in todays Journal Sentinel. I could see adding a blocking tight end like Pascoe or Phillips.

Those are examples of players that they can expect contributions from next year.

Watkins from Florida and Fulton from Illinois are two developmental offensive tackles that come to mind. Perhaps Murtha from Nebraska.

Will probably be taking a developmenal DE like Melton from Texas.

Those are some names that come to mind.

TJ Lang would not be a bad pick in round 4.

Oh to have a 3rd round pick. I like Cadogan from Penn St and Johsnon the safety from Alabama but they aren't likely to make it the 4th round.

Well...some of the players I'd like to see drafted (although most I don't anticipate will be there)

Jamon Meredith OT
Gerald Cadogan OT *
Duke Robinson OG
TJ Lang OT
Trevor Canfield OG
Antoine Caldwell C

Coye Francies CB*
Mike Mickens CB
Greg Toler CB
Mark Parson CB
Chip Vaughn SS

Rashad Jennings RB*
Kory Sheets RB
Shonn Greene RB
Devin Moore RB

Frantz Joseph ILB *
Jasper Brinkley ILB
Jason Williams OLB

Mike Wallace WR*

Everette Pedescleaux DE
Jarron Gilbert DE

Paul Huber P



* Really like these guys

Personally I'd like to see us trade up and grab Meredith, I doubt we do though.

So if we don't I hope can snag Canfield, Franics or Mickens in the 4th.

Here is a name to watch on day 2 of the draft as a LATE pick (round 7) or as an undrafted free agent.....

Willie Williams, OLB, formally of Miami (Fla) and Louisville. He is a charector risk but has a great skill set. I was told they (the Packers) have done a LOT of home work on him. I didn't think anything of it until I got a text tonight reminding me to keep my eye on him.

As for players who the Packers like on day two.....

Jason Williams-OLB- W. Illinois

Shonn Greene- RB- Iowa

DeAndre Levy- OLB- Wisconsin

Stephen McGee- QB- Texas A&M

Joe, you must like the USC pickup. If you could have had one of their LBs, which one would you have wanted?

If OT Troy Kropog slips to the 4th, the Pack may make a play. Word is, they have interest. I'd hope because of injury that Mike Mickens might slip to us but it's doubtful. I'd like to see a scatback taken late, a 3rd down guy, someone like Aaron Brown from TCU. Small guy, good hands, jitterbug kind of guy. Guys like that drive defense's nuts. None of our backs really make anybody miss.

I wonder if the Pack might not take a shot at a guy like Henry Melton {DE-Texas}? Bulk him up for a DE role , let him learn behind the vets. Or, could even drop some weight and play OLB.

Possibly a punter to compete ? A later round safety that may interest is Greene out of Rutgers.

Lawerance Sidbury, T.J. Lang, Meredith and Coffman.

Out of the 4 USC LB's in this draft I liked Maualuga, Matthews, Cushing and Maivia in that order. I would have loved to see big Rey as the pick, but Matthews has a good upside and fits the Packers need.

Joe, Also.. how did you feel about the first round for the Pack?

Maualuga is a MLB that could never play outside because he does not have good hip movement and plays to stiff. Matthews is a pure OLB that fits better into a 3-4 where Maualuga fits better into a 4-3.

We still might be able to get a 3rd rounder. I see maybe trading Harris or possibly one of our receivers? Maybe in Brohm?

So if TT does not make that trade, we could have had:

1. Raji
2. Pick of Barwin, Sintim, Brown-OLB
3. OT Meredith
3. DE Gilbert

In other words, Mathews had better produce like heck, and produce very quickly.

Because we really needed a good OT prospect and a real 3-4 DE, instead of two DT's in Jolly and Harrell.

Agree. A 3rd would have made this a great draft. Mickens and/or Xavier Fulton Please.

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[quote name='ThatGuy284' date='Apr 26 2009, 10:21 AM' post='247471']
Well...some of the players I'd like to see drafted (although most I don't anticipate will be there)

Jamon Meredith OT
Gerald Cadogan OT *
Duke Robinson OG
TJ Lang OT
Trevor Canfield OG
Antoine Caldwell C

Coye Francies CB*
Mike Mickens CB
Greg Toler CB
Mark Parson CB
Chip Vaughn SS

Rashad Jennings RB*
Kory Sheets RB
Shonn Greene RB
Devin Moore RB

Frantz Joseph ILB *
Jasper Brinkley ILB
Jason Williams OLB

Mike Wallace WR*

Everette Pedescleaux DE
Jarron Gilbert DE

Paul Huber P

Good list of players.
The guy i really like is Duke Robinson from Oklahoma. I am sick of Harris Bears, The Williams brothers dominating the packer O-Line I think Robinson could change that he is big strong + he is suppose to be a great pass blocker.(Quote nfl.com/videos duke robinson)

I may be all wet but I would really like to see another bold move by TT. Offer up our 2nd round pick next year to get the Rams pick in the 3rd this year. Select Jarron Gilbert.

If things play out as they should, the Pack wins the division and it becomes a late 2nd anyway.

Another name to keep an eye open for is Usain Bolt. I can't imagine him actually playing in the NFL, but would anybody be shocked if the Raiders picked him today? I suspect that his speed is intriguing to every team, but it might be too much for Al Davis.

I like T.J. Lang. He's smart and strong, but I think he's a G at the next level. If that's a priority for us, I'd be very happy with Lang.

There are some good Right Offensive Tackles that will be available in the 4th though 6th rounds.

I would love to somehow see Thompson maneuver back into the third round, specifically for Gilbert or Meredith. Heck, this draft has been anything but typical TT so may as well keep it up and shock us some more.

Day 1 was Christmas and my Birthday rolled into one. Love the Matthews pick. His 10 yard split is phenomenal, say goodnight Cutler.

A couple of these guys to add some depth will make it the best draft ever. At least one of the mentioned should be available in each round.

DEs: Gilbert, Egboh, Sulak, Potter

KR/WR: Mike Wallace,

KR/CB: Garvin

DTs: Sammy Lee Hill, Baker, Taylor

OT/OGs: Meredith, Lang, Fulton, Murtha, Cadogen, Robison

TE: Beckum,

CB: Barnes

I'd have that guy in a New York minute if he is on the board for our fourth. Very intense committed guy. He is not the most athletic guy in the world but he might pan out at RT, and even if he failed there he could play guard.

Will trade up on Day 2?

Can't wait. Great day one for Thompson and the Pack. Still some decent O line talent on the board. Go Pack.

Should be an interesting day, without a doubt.

i feel a player trade is coming

Lets get this show on the road daylights burning

let it begin

1 NY Jets Shonn Greene (RB) Iowa
2 St. Louis Bradley Fletcher (CB) Iowa

Chicago Jarron Gilbert (DT) San Jose St

Anyone think we might go after Travis Beckum today?


If he lasts till the 4th...?

Damn! DE Johnson to the Bengals.

I don't feel good about the Gilbert pick...

Oakland Matt Shaughnessy (DE) Wisconsin should we feel sorry for this guy?

Yes, except he should make more money now.....

what's with new england? how many picks do they have now? holy crap?

NE traded our former pick to the 49ers

No we need a TE who can block. Beckem has no blocking skills.

San Francisco Glen Coffee (RB) Alabama, well it is nobody we wanted