i’m really surprised he fell that far but that would be a good pick. If we can get orakpo or everette brown in the first round i don’t think there is much of a difference between a 2nd round tackle and 3rd round. by the way has anyone heard about the LSU guard Herman Thompson. 6’8’’ 383 pounds. Thats absolutely ridiculous and he is projected as the 2nd guard drafted. Could he be a second round option and be moved to tackle or even play guard

Hey, he’s slimmed down by 20 lbs. to 363. Actually I would worry about a guy that big being able to keep his diet in check. Also, he doesn’t sound agile enough for their zone blocking scheme.

you make a good argument in how TT surprises many, especially using the Jordy Nelson example. however, GB doesn’t run many 2 TE sets anymore. Jermichael Finley is projected to become our #1 TE in the next year or two. TT knows more about that then we do though. after all, how many of us fans knew about Rodgers “opt out” clause in his old contract? if they would have let Favre started, Rodgers could have left which he would have for sure after being lied to, thus leaving the Pack in a 5 year drought. so, when the upper management organizes the contracts and when they are do, they put a plan in action. so i suppose, if there’s logic behind it, it wouldn’t be a bad idea. as for Herman Thompson, he sounds more of a smash mouth blocker then a zone blocker. zone blockers need to be more athletic and quick. also, i just discover how DE/OLB Jeremy Thompson (last years 4th round pick) would be the 2nd fastest player of that position in this years draft. considering his athleticism, that seems to decrease the immediate need for an OLB. i am comfortable with him and Aaron Kampmann on the outside. then we can hopefully get DT BJ Raji in the first round and the best available OT in the second round.

Do you have a link about J. Thompson’s 40 time being the 2nd fastest?! I want to verify it… Was trying a couple of days ago, but couldn’t find his combine numbers… Please provide a link if possible!!!

From what I could find…

“Runs the 40 in 4.76, vertical jump of 32, broad jump of 9-9 and 25 reps on the bench. . . “He’s kind of a workout freak,” Gutekunst said. “He’s got good quickness. Smooth and fluid. He stays on his feet. He’s not a 300-pound set-the-edge guy.”

OK from looking at this years combine numbers his 4.76 would rank 6th just behind Orakpo (4.70) and E. Brown (4.73). Not bad, and better than I thought… Would love to see all his combine numbers. 3 cone drill in particular as it points to how well he could do in coverage. The good quickness, and smooth and fluid statement caught my eye, as I read a scout say he had some quickness and was fluid turning his hips (for coverage)…

Looks like he might have more potential than even I thought, and I thought he could do well as a 3/4 Rush OLB!

Kevin Greene should be able to work w/ him and turn him into a player… Still has to get more physical, another trait Greene might help with!!!

The 40 is somewhat overrated, but it does say something about a players explosiveness and athletic ability. As I noted I would really like to see J. THompsons other times… 3 cone drill, and shuttles as they point to overall athletic ability and quickness, which for OLB and DE might be more important…

Plus if a link had a 40 time, it might have the other times I wanted to see…

I agree the 40 time is highly overrated, but it is a good note to pickup on, especially for players like him who are thought to be converting to an OLB. it’s to my understanding that he will be an OLB now. regarding where i found his workout stats:
Size : 6-5 265.
Speed : ran a 40 in 4.75, had a 10 yards split of 1.53.

(10yd split time is probably the most important workout stat for a 3-4 OLB because 1st step quickness can usually be the difference maker)

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2009/03/behind-the-times-the-10-yard-split/

His time of 1.53sec would make him the 2nd fastest in this year’s draft class behind Cushing, and above Maybin.

Thompson tested out(athletically) as well as any Defensive Lineman in the Draft last year outside of Chris Long, dude is crazy athletic. I think we franchise and trade Kampman next year for a 1st or high 2nd, making Thompson his replacement. If anyone is going to REALLY benifit from the 3-4 switch, it’s without a doubt Thompson. A scout on another forum I chat on said the only part of Thompson’s game that he doesn’t love is the fact that he’s just not nasty enough, i’m hoping Kevin Greene can change that.

sorry, only trade Kampmann if he doesn’t work out as a 3-4 OLB this year. obviously, right?