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
How did this guy get chosen to pick for the Packers? Henne? Seriously? They might as well draft John Stocco too.
In all seriousness, the Pack need depth a corner or a TE here. While they certainly need depth at QB, they can address that need later in the draft of through free agency.
Posted by: BlueDinks | April 24, 2008 12:34 PM
RB: They're not drafting an RB. Not with Grant, Jackson, and Wynn on the roster, all entering their second year.
QB: No way, not in the first round. They LOVE Rogers in Green Bay and they'll pick up a crafty vet when the Bucs drop one, not draft one early.
TE: With Franks gone, they may go for a blocking specialist. Lee made Franks expendable.
OL/CB: Round One and them some.
Posted by: Steven | April 24, 2008 01:45 PM
Scott C, just one time posting the rude flame would have been sufficient. I disagree with being afraid to damage a young guy psychologically by drafting another player at their position. If their psyche is that weak then they won't make it anyway. A winner enjoys the competition and it makes them better. Why not give Rogers a chance to step up or if not you've got Henne with a year under his belt ready for '09 rather than a rookie.
Posted by: b roo | April 24, 2008 02:06 PM
Bottom line, bad pick.
Thankfully for Packer fans, there is no way that's gonna happen.
Posted by: Stephen | April 24, 2008 06:06 PM
... yea posting got suck. ill take a break from the rude postings ;)
Posted by: scott c | April 24, 2008 06:06 PM
This is now the point where we say "Pats pick forfeited for violating league rules". Giants, whatcha' doin? Inquiring NFC East minds want to know....
Posted by: b roo | April 24, 2008 11:28 PM
No way Ted Thompson would draft a qb in the first round when we the Pack is in "win now" mode. We drafted Rodgers after appearing in the playoffs despite having a guy who had actually played games with out getting hurt and was a three time MVP.
Finding another great qb should be the priority of the team that is otherwise in win now mode. No one would think Henne would signify a benching of Rodgers, at least not this year. if you wait until next year to draft a guy, you are waiting to 2010 to have a chance, bad idea.
Posted by: Kirby H | April 25, 2008 02:36 PM