Packers Get a Great Grade
 |
Sean Hackbarth | Monday, May 1, 2006 |
Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports gives the Packers an A in the draft:
Green Bay Packers
High marks – The mass of the class is fantastic – 13 total picks, including five in the top 75. Linebackers A.J. Hawk and Abdul Hodge should be a great tandem for years to come. Tackle Daryn Colledge and center Jason Spitz should eventually develop into starters. Greg Jennings and Cory Rodgers add depth to the receiving crew and should provide what Terrence Murphy would have if he hadn’t been injured. Cornerback/wide receiver Will Blackmon offers flexibility and can also be a return specialist. Defensive tackle Johnny Jolly was a great value selection in the sixth round.
Low marks – The Packers started strong, but dropped off with some reaching in Rounds 5 through 7. Two big ones came in the fifth round: Quarterback Ingle Martin was a seventh-round choice on many boards, and tackle Tony Moll was expected to be an undrafted free agent.
Final grade: A
The linebacker tandem should really improve defensive speed. With it being a down year for wide receivers I don’t know what to think of Jennings and Rodgers.
- Packers QB Aaron Rodgers Out for Season, Brett Favre Questionable
- Woodson Signs with Packers
- NFL player Warren Sapp announces his retirement
- Donald Driver sets new Packer reception record as Green Bay beats Detroit 26-0
- Cowboys Sign Safety Ken Hamlin
- Rockies Watch Film on iPods
- 2008 NFL Mock Draft: NFC East
- Javon Walker Traded to Broncos for a 2nd Round Pick
- NFL Draft 2007 – Round 1 #16 – Green Bay Packers – DT Justin Harrell
- Team Grades for 2006 NFL Draft
- Arizona State Baseball Coach Pat Murphy resigns
- Clipping their wings- Florida Panthers beat Detroit 2-1
- LA Clipper announcers suspended for one game
- Backup power- Miami Dolphins beat Carolina Panthers 24-17
- Steve Elling of CBS Sports is jealous
- Detroit Lions put two defensive backs on Injured Reserve
- The Dirty Dozen- Milwaukee Bucks beat New Jersey 99-85
- Outdueled- Florida Panthers beat Buffalo 6-2
- Collision Course: LPGA and Champions Tour in Oregon on Same Week
- Cleveland Brown QB Brady Quinn fined by NFL
Comments are Closed
