NFL Combine Begins on Wednesday

by Brandon on Feb 24, 2010 1:51 AM CST in Green Bay Packers Draft

According to NFL.com, the combine officially runs February 24th through March 2nd in Indianapolis. But it also says that the schedule for players doesn't begin until February 27, so there won't be any known results until then. As far as the Green Bay Packers are concerned, the most interesting days might be the first and the last. First up are the offensive lineman as the search for a future starting tackle continues and it looks like Iowa's OT Bryan Bulaga has moved up as a potential Top 5 pick, so he's not an option for the Packers anymore.

Last up are the defensive backs. A recent mock draft had the Packers selecting Georgia S Reshad Jones in the 2nd round. Maybe a cornerback in the late first round?

On the 2nd to last day (next Monday) are the defensive lineman and linebackers. I'm not sure when all the college defensive ends who may play outside linebacker in the NFL are going, but they'll run their drills at some point on Monday. The Phinsider was kind enough to point out five guys that may become NFL outside linebackers, provide a pass rush, and fill the void with LB Aaron Kampman's likely departure: Jason Pierre-Paul, Derrick Morgan, Ricky Sapp, Brandon Graham, and Sergio Kindle.

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The Phinsider was kind enough to point out five guys that may become NFL outside linebackers, provide a pass rush, and fill the void with LB Aaron Kampman’s likely departure: Jason Pierre-Paul, Derrick Morgan, Ricky Sapp, Brandon Graham, and Sergio Kindle.

I would be happy with any of those guys, though I think Paul and Morgan are more so 4-3 DE’s. What to do in the draft just keeps on getting more interesting. It’s looking more and more like one of the top OTs will not fall to us at 23, and if this is the case then what do we do? Do we take Sapp, Graham, Kindle, or Hughes? Or do we trade down early into the 2nd round in hopes that Sapp, Graham, or Hughes fall to us there (don’t think there is any chance Kindle falls that far, or even to 23.) So then maybe we pick one of those guys with our early 2nd and then use our late 2nd round pick to draft Charles Brown or Ciron Black? Or would we go a completely different route and take a Cb?

Haha there are just so many possibilities! I read today that if Rolle runs a 4.5 40 at the combine he will increase his stock to move in the 3rd round. Which means right now he is projected as a 4th or maybe even later. If he really lasts until the 3rd or 4th round picking him would be really smart. He’s a good player with the physical tools and the knowledge. He could end up being a perennial pro-bowler, and a great compliment to Collins.

Why can’t the draft just be next week or something :)?

by packallday555 on Feb 24, 2010 10:48 AM CST reply actions

Because Packallday... Then we wouldn't have the anticipation... the discussions... the BS!! : )

Dude ~ You are truly right… There are so many possibilities it’s mind boggling!!! We have definite needs… We all know what they are… Even if we don’t always agree how and with whom to fill them… We all know we need a Left TACKLE… and probably a RT TOO!!!! Lang ought to be able to play LG in place of Colledge… BUT LT ought to be our priority… We also have a big need at OLB… Jones was ok and may improve… but, we can’t chance not having someone opposite CM3… that can provide the pressure we need!!!! We also have a need for a young shut down corner!!!! I doubt TT addresses any of these needs in FA… Unless it’s for depth… SO…

What happens if we get to the 23rd pick and we have a choice to make… Between needs and BPA… Say we have our choice of PLAYERS????

Treat Williams, Charles Brown, Kyle Wilson, Spiller, Dez Bryant or HUGHES…?? Who would you take? I know it’s ridiculous to think they will all be there at #23… but let’s just say we are on the clock:

Bulaga & Spiller are both available… Or

Kyle Wilson & Dez Bryant… Or Bulaga & Hughes? You see my point? Ted is going to really have his game face on at the combine… and in April!!!!

I have been banging my drum for a LT since the season ended… and I’m not sure what I’d say if it came down to choosing between Bulaga & Bryant… or Hughes and Spiller… Should be an interesting couple of months!!!!! I can’t wait!

GO PACK!!!!

by Bird Dog Uni on Feb 24, 2010 8:17 PM CST reply actions

Definitely see your point. I think if there is the choice between one of the top rated LT’s like Buluga, Williams, or Campbell I think we have to take one of them. The need at LT is just too great to pass up, plus all guys are projected as earlier picks so there would be good value.

It would be hard to pass up Bryant but I think as long of a top notch LT or OLB is there would have to do so, and the same goes if Spiller drops that far.

I keep thinking about Jones and I’m kind of waffling back and forth. I mean the guy did come on and have 4 sacks in like 7 or 8 games. That isn’t great by any means but it was his rookie year. After an offseason with the team, getting his strength up and working more with Greene he could turn into a better pass rusher. And we already know how good he is in pass coverage. I guess the more I think about it I just don’t see TT picking an OLB with the 23 pick but you really never know.

I also don’t know how much I would like to see a Cb drafted in the 1st round by us. I think the only guy worthy of a 1st round pick is Haden, and aside from him every other Cb is 2nd round talent.

I don’t know it’s just so tough to say who will go where. It seems like every year a guy drops that everyone thought would go much higher in the draft.

by packallday555 on Feb 24, 2010 9:03 PM CST up reply actions