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
What didn't Grant do last year? And obviously the Pack didn't have much faith in Gado the following year, because he didn't fit their offense style. QB in first rd is a dumb pick. There is no way.
Posted by: nIC | April 25, 2008 03:29 PM
Is anyone going to make the pick for the Giants? I think it's been about 2 days... and the draft is tomorrow...
Gregg- what's the deal?
Posted by: Giants??? | April 25, 2008 04:10 PM
Brohm in round 2... well, I'll eat my hat.
Posted by: Steven | April 26, 2008 08:27 PM
HAHA...Yeah, a round later but perhaps even more of a statement....
Posted by: Bart | April 27, 2008 02:55 PM