Pancake Blocks Mock Draft: Pick No. 30
I had the Packers pick in our video mock and took Antoine Cason after considering Kentwan Balmer. Then I realized Balmer did very little in college and the Packers need a corner more. Kirby H. goes in another direction
The Packers in my opinion need help on the OL, QB, CB and possibly RB, depending if the staff is sold on Grant and Jackson (I’m not). TE is also a concern but Donald Lee seems to be at least adequate as a starter. OL the guards drafted the last couple of years have been ok and allowed to much rush up the middle against strong pass rushes. Corners are very good but old, and the Harris-Buress matchup may have been a disaster but I think it was one guy having a great day more than a sign Harris is done.
At RB, Grant seems to be an all or nothing back not capable of the hard yards and converting 3rd and short. Ultimately, though QB is the most important position on the team and Rogers is neither proven to be good or durable. While he looked good against Dallas, backups can surprise teams in their first appearance. Week two is typically where you see the drop off. I would have liked Brohm, but the Packers will take Henne, a four year starter that completed 60% of his passes.
2008 Pancake Blocks Mock Draft
1. Miami Dolphins (Scott L.) - Chris Long
2. St. Louis Rams (Evan Silva) - Glenn Dorsey
3. Atlanta Falcons (Troy Hill) - Matt Ryan
4. Oakland Raiders (Stephen G.) - Jake Long
5. Kansas City Chiefs (Jeremy S.) - Darren McFadden
6. New York Jets (John B.) - Vernon Gholston
7. New England Patriots (Gregg R.) - Sedrick Ellis
8. Baltimore Ravens (Ryan F.) - Leodis McKelvin
9. Cincinnati Bengals (Jacob C.) - Ryan Clady
10. New Orleans Saints (Scott K.) - Keith Rivers
11. Buffalo Bills (James N.) - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
12. Denver Broncos (Taylor C.) - Chris Williams
13. Carolina Panthers (Matthew W.) - Derrick Harvey
14. Chicago Bears (Zone) - Branden Albert
15. Detroit Lions (Adam P.) - Rashard Mendenhall
16. Arizona Cardinals (Scott C.) - Aquib Talib
17. Minnesota Vikings (Tim L.) - Jeff Otah
18. Houston Texans (Jimmy) - Mike Jenkins
19. Philadelphia Eagles (Andy G.) - Devin Thomas
20. Tampa Bay Bucs (Robert O.) - Antoine Cason
21. Washington Redskins (James M.) - Philip Merling
22. Dallas Cowboys (Marv) - Jonathan Stewart
23. Pittsburgh Steelers (Matt G.) - Gosder Cherilus
24. Tennessee Titans (Stephen S.) - Felix Jones
25. Seattle Seahawks (John W.) - Limas Sweed
26. Jacksonville Jaguars (Tony B.) - Kentwan Balmer
27. San Diego Chargers (Justin K.) - Kenny Phillips
28. Dallas Cowboys (B. Roo) - Brian Brohm
29. San Francisco 49ers (Josh F.) - Quentin Groves
Comments
I have a hard time seeing the Pack use a first round pick on a QB during Aaron Roger's first year as starter.
It would send a signal that they doubt Rogers, and potentially ruin the young guy's confidence. From a psychological standpoint, this pick could really hurt his development and set the team back.
Bad call.
Posted by: Chiefsfan | April 24, 2008 09:40 AM
If Rodgers chokes next year, mark the Pack down for a possible 1st round QB in 09... But, not this year.
Posted by: Chad Ferguson | April 24, 2008 10:37 AM
this is horrible.. these picks are assinign. first of all grant is a feature back, so accept it. and second of all it takes atleast 2 years to learn the west coast offense and the packers are in a win now mode. how is henne going to help at any level over the next couple of years??!! this is just a waste of a 1st round pick. they did the right thing when they signed rogers to eventually take over for favre. now there doing that again?? what a retard
Posted by: scott c | April 24, 2008 10:54 AM
this is horrible.. these picks are asinine. first of all grant is a feature back, so accept it. and second of all it takes at least 2 years to learn the west coast offense and the packers are in a win now mode. how is henne going to help at any level over the next couple of years??!! this is just a waste of a 1st round pick. they did the right thing when they signed rogers to eventually take over for favre. now there doing that again?? what a retard
Posted by: scott c | April 24, 2008 10:55 AM
this is horrible.. these picks are asinine. first of all grant is a feature back, so accept it. and second of all it takes at least 2 years to learn the west coast offense and the packers are in a win now mode. how is henne going to help at any level over the next couple of years??!! this is just a waste of a 1st round pick. they did the right thing when they signed rogers to eventually take over for favre. now theyre doing that again??
Posted by: scott c | April 24, 2008 10:56 AM
I dont agree with the pick. I dont doubt that GB will take another QB in the draft, but it wont be in the first round.
They picked up Gus so that they have someone to go on if Rodgers struggles or gets injured (similar to KC QB situation last year). A young QB would be nothing more than a 3rd option (or 4th if Favre comes back due to Gus and Aaron being injured :P)
Besides Im not totally convinced they wouldnt be able to get Henne in round 2.
Posted by: Matt | April 24, 2008 11:14 AM
yeah grant is a featured back...just like samkon gado :)
Posted by: J | April 24, 2008 11:53 AM