NFL Draft Weekend Team Thread: Green Bay Packers

[krokus 0]

i think any team with a bunch of holes does well to get lots of picks. but as i've mentioned before: the packers are, malcontent or not, getting rid of a guaranteed star player for the uncertainty of draft picks. you still have to make those draft picks count.

 

unless you're trading a player for another proven player, there's always the risk you end up with nothing if you botch the draft pick(s)

their one pick so far is considered the safest pick (ie least uncertain) in the draft.

[Jeremy 0]

i think any team with a bunch of holes does well to get lots of picks. but as i've mentioned before: the packers are, malcontent or not, getting rid of a guaranteed star player for the uncertainty of draft picks. you still have to make those draft picks count.

 

unless you're trading a player for another proven player, there's always the risk you end up with nothing if you botch the draft pick(s)

 

Walker really only had one good year, and is coming off a pretty serious injury. I wouldn't say he's a "gauranteed star player".

[Mr Anonymous 24]

No clue who the heck that guy is. And he's an OT?

[Vikings4ever 557]

A offensive tackle.

 

No clue who the heck that guy is. And an OT?

nfldraftcountdown.com

 

Strengths:

Has a good frame and should be able to add some weight...Is a brilliant pass blocker...Very technically sound...An excellent athlete with great quickness who moves extremely well...Has a nasty demeanor on the field and plays to the whistle...Hard worker who wants to be great...Strong and Explosive...Is a stud in the weight room...Has a lot of experience and consistently grades out very well...Mature with top intangibles...Versatile and can play multiple positions.

 

Weaknesses:

Needs to add some weight and continue to bulk up for the next level...Must improve as a run blocker...Struggles with massive defenders and can get pushed back...Is still developing and not yet a finished product...Doesn't always play with proper leverage and knee bend...Did not always play against elite competition.

 

Notes:

Lightly regarded recruit from North Pole, Alaska who entered college at 235 lbs...Very raw coming out of high school and did not play football as a sophomore or junior...Started every game of his college career...Has the physical tools and natural ability to play the critical left tackle position in the pros which is coveted.

[JasperisOK 0]

8. Daryn Colledge, Boise State (6-4 3/8, 299; 5.05)

Colledge had a complete workout at the Combine. He ran 5.05 in the 40 twice, had a 32½-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-2 broad jump, 4.63 short shuttle, 7.40 three-cone drill and did 21 lifts. He played high school football in Alaska and also lettered in baseball and track (shot-put). He redshirted in 2001 then started 52 games in a row at left tackle and did not allow a sack after his freshman year. He has long arms (33 inches), but not sure how much more he can weigh above 305. Had a good week at the Senior Bowl on the field. He wasn't so good in the interviews with teams. Like most offensive linemen, he needs to get stronger.

[Looseafir 3]

Great pick.

 

Daryn Colledge, 6-5, 299, Boise State Native of North Pole, Alaska who came to Boise State and has progressively developed into an All-American offensive tackle. Good overall athleticism, though he is not in the rare class of athletes such as McNeill and Winston. Lacks the size potential of the bigger players and thus, many teams see him as a prototype left guard for the next level. Good technique. Uses his hands well to punch the defender at the snap and eases back into position. Matched possible first-round pass rusher Mathias Kiwanuka of Boston College in the MPC Computers Bowl and held Kiwanuka without a tackle for the first half.

[Ed Suspicious 0]

He'll be a guard at the start of the season. Athleticism. I'm happy.

[Dagger 0]

He'll be a gaurd.

 

I think so. It looks like he has very good athleticism, which should help him in the transition.

[LOD01 198]

I hope not. That guy is extremely overrated.

 

 

Yes he is. Horrid hands.

[Mr Anonymous 24]

He'll be a gaurd.

 

That would be good. Let's hope so.

 

Yes he is. Horrid hands.

 

Walker had the exact same knock on him when he was drafted. He worked out allright.

[Dagger 0]

That would be good. Let's hope so.

 

I think with the scheme the Pack was trying to implement on the interior, Claridge's athleticism fits perfectly.

[jhart05 0]

Daryn Colledge | Offensive Tackle | Boise State | 6'4" - 299 lbs.

 

OVERVIEW

Ask Boise State quarterbacks and they will tell you they believe in Santa Claus. They will also thank the jolly old man in red for bringing them a very nice present from the North Pole five years ago - Daryn Colledge. One of the fastest down linemen in college football, Colledge is also one of the more physical pass protectors in the game today.

 

Daryn earned first-team All-State honors on defense, honorable mention honors on offense and honorable mention honors as a punter following his senior season at North Pole High School. He received first-team All-Conference accolades for both offense and defense in 2000. Colledge was also a varsity letterman in baseball as an outfielder, and in track and field. He placed eighth at the state track and field championships in the shot put as a junior.

 

Colledge redshirted in 2001 at Boise State. He started every game at the demanding left offensive tackle position in 2002, earning Freshman All-American third-team honors from The Sporting News. He provided excellent pass protection as a sophomore, picking up second-team All-Western Athletic Conference recognition, as the team ranked fifth in the nation with an average of 336.2 yards per game passing.

 

Daryn spent the off-season prior to the 2004 campaign in the BSU weight room, going on to set school records in the bench press (438 pounds), hang clean (464) and back squat (665). He started every game at left tackle as a junior, garnering College Football News All-American accolades.

 

College was a first-team All-Western Athletic Conference selection in 2005. He started every game and was named the third-best offensive tackle in college football by ESPN. He closed out his career with a school record-tying 51 consecutive starts.

 

CAREER NOTES

Tied for the all-time lead in games played (51) and games started (51) at Boise State...One of the strongest Broncos in the weight room, setting school records in the power clean (438 pounds set in spring 2005), hang clean (464 pounds set in spring 2005), and back squat (665 pounds set in spring of 2005)...Also holds strength record on the offensive line in the vertical jump (35.5 inches in spring 2004).

 

2005 SEASON

All-Western Athletic Conference first-team choice...Earned Strength "Plow Horse" Award and was named the Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award...Named to the 2005 Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List...Started every game at left offensive tackle...Helped the Broncos finish eighth in the country in scoring (37.3), 15th in rushing (215.75) and fourth in rushing touchdowns (35)...Registered 82 knockdowns with thirteen touchdown-resulting blocks and graded 82.7% for blocking consistency.

 

2004 SEASON

All-American selection by College Football News...All-Western Athletic Conference first-team choice...Named the team's Outstanding Offensive Lineman...Started every game at left tackle, registering 85 knockdowns with fourteen touchdown-resulting blocks, as the offense finished second in the nation in scoring (48.9) and fourth in total offense (492.7), while ranking 14th in the country in rushing (229.8) and 20th in passing (262.8)...Helped the offense set a school record with 49 rushing touchdowns.

 

2003 SEASON

Second-team All-WAC selection...Started all fourteen games at left tackle for the Broncos, his second season as the starting left tackle...Instrumental in the Broncos finishing first in the country in scoring (43.0 points per game), fifth in passing yards (336.2 yards per game), and seventh in total offense (486.4 yards per game)...Named the team's Outstanding Offensive Lineman.

 

2002 SEASON

Freshman All-American third-team choice by The Sporting News...Started thirteen games at left tackle...Key cog for an offense which led the country in scoring (45.62 points per game) and total offense (501.46 yards per game), as well finishing 12th in passing (292.92 yards per game) and 22nd in rushing (208.54 yards per game).

 

2001 SEASON

Red-shirted during his first season with the Bronco program...Joined the team in January of 2001, and participated in spring drills...One of the top athletes on the Bronco offensive line.

 

CAMPUS AGILITY TESTS

4.93 in the 40-yard dash...385-pound bench press...665-pound squat...438-pound power clean...464-pound hang clean...34.5-inch vertical jump...2.84 20-yard dash...4.54 20-yard shuttle...Right-handed.

 

COMBINE AGILITY TESTS

5.04 in the 40-yard dash...2.87 20-yard dash...1.67 10-yard dash...Bench presses 225 pounds 21 times...32.5-inch vertical jump...9'2" broad jump...4.58 20-yard shuttle...7.4 three-cone drill...33-inch arm length...9

[swamp dog 0]

some of the lion fans were hoping for colledge (sp?) in the third round...other than that, i don't much about him.

[kristv 0]

He'll be a gaurd.

 

Yup. Just what we need too.

 

Now, I'm curious to see what they do with the next pick. These first two picks are pretty much what I expected (not that I thought it would be Colledge, but an OT/G). I'm thinking TE next, but we'll see.

[Mr Anonymous 24]

I think with the scheme the Pack was trying to implement on the interior, Claridge's athleticism fits perfectly.

 

Cool...good to hear. I'm just glad he's not pigeonholed into being an OT. That's not exactly an area of concern.

[uubeee 0]

3 time WAC T Daryn Colledge, Boise State

I'm going

 

but TT did that to me last year with the Collins pick. And TT was right then, so...

[Walter34 3]

Some good moves and some that I dont like. In retrospect, they should have kept 36, made the trade for Walker and then taken Chad Jackson and the best olineman on their board. They could have come away with 3 starters and then another 3rd rounder.

 

Instead, its more of a crapshoot with a bunch of later picks.

 

Hawk was the best pick for them and they made it. I think they went a little far with the trades though.

 

I dont really like the overall end result.

[Jeremy 0]

Sounds like he's used to the cold.

[uubeee 0]

Some good moves and some that I dont like. In retrospect, they should have kept 36, made the trade for Walker and then taken Chad Jackson and the best olineman on their board. They could have come away with 3 starters and then another 3rd rounder.

 

Instead, its more of a crapshoot with a bunch of later picks.

 

Hawk was the best pick for them and they made it. I think they went a little far with the trades though.

 

I dont really like the overall end result.

 

Could seem like it. But Bill Walsh used to do this kinda thing. I remember an interview he did where he said in an uncertain draft, you always take quantity over quality. Because quite often the later picks pay off.

[Ryan166 0]

any thoughts on possibly Leonard Pope @ #52 ??

[Mr Anonymous 24]

any thoughts on possibly Leonard Pope @ #52 ??

 

I'm really hoping for Javon's replacement who woulda been Terrance Murphy who was picked around this spot last year. Alas, he's injured and hopefully TT just goes ahead and finds another stud WR.

[Dagger 0]

any thoughts on possibly Leonard Pope @ #52 ??

 

I think it is a deep receiving TE class. I like Pope, and would not be upset if the PAck took him, but I think other solid TE's can be had later.

[kristv 0]

Could seem like it. But Bill Walsh used to do this kinda thing. I remember an interview he did where he said in an uncertain draft, you always take quantity over quality. Because quite often the later picks pay off.

 

 

In a way, I was kinda hoping the Packers would stay put and take Justice. But this Colledge kid doesn't sound so bad. 51 consecutive starts and no sacks allowed after his freshman year. Sounds pretty solid to me.

[donhaas 18]

Some good moves and some that I dont like. In retrospect, they should have kept 36, made the trade for Walker and then taken Chad Jackson and the best olineman on their board. They could have come away with 3 starters and then another 3rd rounder.

 

Instead, its more of a crapshoot with a bunch of later picks.

 

Hawk was the best pick for them and they made it. I think they went a little far with the trades though.

 

I dont really like the overall end result.

 

Which is good news for the Packers.

 

You thought Collins was the worst pick of the draft last year.

 

How did that work out?

 

How do you have any idea at this point if they went a little far with the trades???

 

You and Sampdog crack me up.

[Vikings4ever 557]

I'm really hoping for Javon's replacement who woulda been Terrance Murphy who was picked around this spot last year. Alas, he's injured and hopefully TT just goes ahead and finds another stud WR.

Greg Jennings

[Mr Anonymous 24]

Not the WR I would have picked but I'm not the expert.

[kristv 0]

Greg Jennings. Well, I wasn't too far off in guessing a TE. Hopefully, Jennings will prove to be another T-Murph selection for TT.

[Walter34 3]

Which is good news for the Packers.

 

You thought Collins was the worst pick of the draft last year.

 

How did that work out?

 

Are you just making this up? I had no opinion whatsoever on Collins last year. After the 1st round talent, I dont follow college at all and dont profess to know these players after pick 35 or so. My opinion was based on adding Jackson, whoever their top lineman was with 36/37. An opinion that your friend Hoffdaddy agreed with.

 

to you donnie.

[Ed Suspicious 0]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2006/jennings_greg

 

Greg Jennings.

 

Went with an athlete over size. Good deal.

[Dagger 0]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2006/jennings_greg

 

Greg Jennings.

 

Went with an athlete over size. Good deal.

 

Can't say I have seen him play, but definitely like what I have read about him. Good route runner, gets good separation.

[esoitl 0]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2006/jennings_greg

 

Greg Jennings.

 

Went with an athlete over size. Good deal.

on Sirius, i think it is Gil Brandt, they said he had around a 4th round grade

might be a bit of a reach but they say he can create after the catch, we will see

[jhart05 0]

Plus he is another kid that is used to playing in the cold weather.

 

TT is having a good draft.

[hoffdaddy 1]

The Jennings pick doesn't jibe with what they've been preaching about size, so I'm scratching my head there a bit. I like the O lineman though. A good fit for the new blocking scheme.

 

on Sirius, i think it is Gil Brandt, they said he had around a 4th round grade

might be a bit of a reach but they say he can create after the catch, we will see

 

The profiles on NFL.com have him as a second rounder, rated as a very good starter. Sounds like he's polished and will be able to contribute right away.

[jocstrap 8]

I was doing yard work - IS WALKER NOW A BRONCO OR FALCON?

[Vikings4ever 557]

I was doing yard work - IS WALKER NOW A BRONCO OR FALCON?

Bronco.

[whoisjgalt 0]

I was doing yard work - IS WALKER NOW A BRONCO OR FALCON?

 

Bronco.

[donhaas 18]

Are you just making this up? I had no opinion whatsoever on Collins last year. After the 1st round talent, I dont follow college at all and dont profess to know these players after pick 35 or so. My opinion was based on adding Jackson, whoever their top lineman was with 36/37. An opinion that your friend Hoffdaddy agreed with.

 

to you donnie.

 

 

You said terrible pick. Bethune-Cookman College??? The Packers reached terribly... blah, blah, blah.....

 

I remember it and if I can find it I will bump it. Do you really think it's that far-fetched that you would say the Packers drafted terrible? Why so indignant?

 

My point is not that you think Packers make terrible moves every draft (when it's impossible to know at this point). I actually like the Packers decisions if you and Sampdog blast them. There's just no objectivity with you guys. It's actually kind of funny

[esoitl 0]

The Jennings pick doesn't jibe with what they've been preaching about size, so I'm scratching my head there a bit. I like the O lineman though. A good fit for the new blocking scheme.

The profiles on NFL.com have him as a second rounder, rated as a very good starter. Sounds like he's polished and will be able to contribute right away.

yeah, i checked a mock with him actually going to the Pack with their original pick

they had a very bad rating of him i guess, i only write what i hear

[uubeee 0]

You said terrible pick. Bethune-Cookman College??? The Packers reached terribly... blah, blah, blah.....

 

I remember it and if I can find it I will bump it. Do you really think it's that far-fetched that you would say the Packers drafted terrible? Why so indignant?

 

My point is not that you think Packers make terrible moves every draft (when it's impossible to know at this point). I actually like the Packers decisions if you and Sampdog blast them. There's just no objectivity with you guys. It's actually kind of funny

 

Walter is bias yes, but at times is right on point. Swamp is a closet Packer fan that can't bring himself to admit it.

[Ed Suspicious 0]

The Jennings pick doesn't jibe with what they've been preaching about size, so I'm scratching my head there a bit.

I was getting a little nervous about this huge premium they seemed to be putting on size. Bottom, line you need to be able to stretch the field. I think we have some nice size in Gardner, Fergusen, and Bo and some good quickness in Driver and now Jennings.

 

Kiper had this guy as a huge sleeper and really liked the pick. I like what I've read... whatever that's worth. I'm just gonna have to trust in Thompson on this one, but my gut reaction is a good one.

 

I also like that it probably addresses our return game.