Guest Sores Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I keep reading on message boards that the Packers like Lendale White and would take him at 5. I searched the internet for any confirmation on this, and the only thing I could find other than tons of speculation on other boards was a throw-away one liner quoting the NY Post as saying the Packers were enamored with White (along with a collegefootball.com mock with the Packers taking him). Can anyone provide a link or other information substantiating this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Can anyone provide a link or other information substantiating this? 1318227[/snapback] Probably not and that's what makes it a rumor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I keep reading on message boards that the Packers like Lendale White and would take him at 5. I searched the internet for any confirmation on this, and the only thing I could find other than tons of speculation on other boards was a throw-away one liner quoting the NY Post as saying the Packers were enamored with White (along with a collegefootball.com mock with the Packers taking him). Can anyone provide a link or other information substantiating this? 1318227[/snapback] I haven't heard that. Most of my threads seen list these 3. Mario Williams D'Brickashaw Ferguson(move Tausher to guard) A.J. Hawk Draft Tracker-what other sites think they should do with the #5 pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I haven't heard that. Most of my threads seen list these 3. Mario Williams D'Brickashaw Ferguson(move Tausher to guard) A.J. Hawk Draft Tracker-what other sites think they should do with the #5 pick. 1318254[/snapback] I think whoever ends up with Mario Williams will be the biggest winner in this years draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sores Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I haven't heard that. Most of my threads seen list these 3. Mario Williams D'Brickashaw Ferguson(move Tausher to guard) A.J. Hawk Draft Tracker-what other sites think they should do with the #5 pick. 1318254[/snapback] good link...thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltaire Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I can't comment on GB's draft plans, I have no idea... I see the same mock drafts as everybody else and those are just guesses. All I want to add is that both Ahman Green and Najeh Davenpoop are unrestricted free agents. Gado is there ... I was impressed with him, but what the GB braintrust makes of their RB situation is anybody's guess. I couldn't imagine that the guy signed for more than a one year contract, but since I haven't seen him on any UFA lists, I gotta think he's still under contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Gado is there ... I was impressed with him, but what the GB braintrust makes of their RB situation is anybody's guess. I couldn't imagine that the guy signed for more than a one year contract, but since I haven't seen him on any UFA lists, I gotta think he's still under contract. 1318321[/snapback] Since this was his first year under a regular-season contract, he would be an exclusive rights FA if his contract did expire, meaning no other team could sign him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 i really have no idea either, but it would be surprising, considering all their other needs, for them to reach that high for a rb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 (edited) They probably just want to stir up interest with other teams. If they pass on both Williams and Hawk I'll be lighting my cheesehead on fire. Edited February 10, 2006 by budlitebrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 (edited) GB has some nice choices there at 1.5. RB isn't one of them IMO. I have a hard time believing anyone is taking that seriously. Edited February 10, 2006 by The Irish Doggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezhed Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 They probably just want to stir up interest with other teams. If they pass on both Williams and Hawk I'll be lighting my cheesehead on fire. 1318516[/snapback] couldn't agree more, give Gado the ball. He seems to understand the new system. How far do you think Drew out of UCLA will fall?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Hey wait a minute just think about it. I watched the Pack from beginning to end and at the beginning it was Ahman Green at the end it was Noah Herron! Think about it they lost every back to injury and will probably lose 2 of them due to salary cap/free agency! To me it makes perfect sense to me to go after a back if not for security itself then maybe a guy who will be a franchise back. Samkon Gado was injured too! Defensively they were 7th overall and that system will be left in tact as that's already been determined. I'm just thinking that they may be thinking RB and not defense. Not that they will but it does make sense!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I don't think we need a DE or an LB as badly as we need a RB. However, I'd much rather have DeAngelo Williams than LenDale White. Williams is about as close to a can't-miss running back as you'll find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Of course, if we don't re-sign Aaron Kampman, then Mario Williams is the obvious choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 How far do you think Drew out of UCLA will fall?? 1319751[/snapback] He's real small, I'd put him mid-3rd. He's probably one of the guys hurt most by it being such a deep draft RB-wise. I'd have to strongly disagree with my friend Swiss - I think shoring up the LB corps and getting quality depth at DE is FAR more important than drafting a RB at #5 right now; Gado looks like he can at least be adequate, if not special, and Herron seems like he'd be a decent AND cheap 3rd down back. Even if they don't resign Green, Davenport, or Fisher, that to me means "grab a guy in the 2nd or 3rd" given the RB depth this year. Would I like to have LenDale White in the green and gold? Well, duy, yeah - but I think they need Hawk/Greenway/Williams more right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Here's a news article with some interesting facts on why the Pack should take Williams at #5. http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/column/ind...d=72405&ntpid=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sores Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Gado looks like he can at least be adequate, if not special, and Herron seems like he'd be a decent AND cheap 3rd down back. 1321240[/snapback] Chavez...I generally agree with your assessments...but you are way off if you think Herron has a shot at being any kind of contributer if we want to field a winning team. He is beyond bad by NFL standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 He's real small, I'd put him mid-3rd. He's probably one of the guys hurt most by it being such a deep draft RB-wise. I'd have to strongly disagree with my friend Swiss - I think shoring up the LB corps and getting quality depth at DE is FAR more important than drafting a RB at #5 right now; Gado looks like he can at least be adequate, if not special, and Herron seems like he'd be a decent AND cheap 3rd down back. Even if they don't resign Green, Davenport, or Fisher, that to me means "grab a guy in the 2nd or 3rd" given the RB depth this year. Would I like to have LenDale White in the green and gold? Well, duy, yeah - but I think they need Hawk/Greenway/Williams more right now. 1321240[/snapback] My reasoning: The defense was still decent last year DESPITE being constantly put in bad situations by the horrible offense. Like I said, IF Kampman is re-signed, then we don't need M. Williams. If not, Williams would be the best pick. As for the LBs, they were serviceable. In the scheme, the MLB is much more important than the OLBs, so a talent like Hawk or Greenway would be mostly wasted. They certainly wouldn't be able to utilize their blitzing ability. Honestly, if we didn't take a RB or M. Williams, I'd rather have DT Haloti Ngata than a LB. Also, I guess I just disagree that it's a deep RB class this year. It's definitely top-heavy, with 5 guys likely to go in the 1st round, but you won't find many NFL contributors after that. DeAngelo Williams is one of the best RB prospects in the last 10 years. He's up there with Cadillac and Ronnie Brown, just not as flashy as Reggie Bush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 My reasoning: The defense was still decent last year DESPITE being constantly put in bad situations by the horrible offense. 1321985[/snapback] Even with Jim Bates gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Even with Jim Bates gone? 1322038[/snapback] From KFFL: Green Bay Packers With several glaring needs, regardless of what Hall-of-Fame-to-be QB Brett Favre opts to do in regards to his future, Green Bay holds the fifth overall pick and is in prime shape with their salary cap (approximately $22 million under - based upon a projected $92 million cap figure). The team needs help across the board, especially along the offensive line. Their defense overachieved in 2005, mainly due to the supervision of Jim Bates as defensive coordinator. Bates has since moved on, but his disciple, Bob Sanders, is not expected to change the defensive philosophy or schemes. DE Aaron Kampman will be a priority to re-sign, as he is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent March 3. Furthermore, the team doesn't have any running backs other than Samkon Gado on their 2006 roster. While he is expected to compete for a job, it is likely his fairytale story is nearing its end as a starter in "Title Town". Despite other pressing needs, Green Bay will be in prime position to draft University of Memphis RB DeAngelo Williams, as a special talent such as he doesn't come around too often. The only other possibility that would make sense is the team going after Ohio State University LB A.J. Hawk. Some have projected Green Bay to pick North Carolina State University DE Mario Williams, but if Kampman is re-signed the need dissipates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 My reasoning: The defense was still decent last year DESPITE being constantly put in bad situations by the horrible offense. Like I said, IF Kampman is re-signed, then we don't need M. Williams. If not, Williams would be the best pick. As for the LBs, they were serviceable. In the scheme, the MLB is much more important than the OLBs, so a talent like Hawk or Greenway would be mostly wasted. They certainly wouldn't be able to utilize their blitzing ability. Honestly, if we didn't take a RB or M. Williams, I'd rather have DT Haloti Ngata than a LB. Also, I guess I just disagree that it's a deep RB class this year. It's definitely top-heavy, with 5 guys likely to go in the 1st round, but you won't find many NFL contributors after that. DeAngelo Williams is one of the best RB prospects in the last 10 years. He's up there with Cadillac and Ronnie Brown, just not as flashy as Reggie Bush. 1321985[/snapback] I totally agree with you. The defense was young and played pretty well together. They are only missing a couple of pieces. This team NEEDS a RB. With Favre's future looking bad, this team needs RB to build on for the future. Aaron Rodgers is not going to step in and be a stud. Williams would be great for them and as a Bears fan, I would hate to see him go there but would love to see him play every once in a while at Soldier Field. He has amazing vision and has great power. I think he could outdo Reggie Bush his rookie year if put in the right situation, which it looks like he will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Let me say one more thing, fellow Packer fans: how good do you think Gado would be facing 9-man fronts all year (because of Aaron Rodgers)? Whether it's Rodgers or Favre, we need a stud RB to make the offense either respectable (Rodgers) or dynamic (Favre). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sores Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Let me say one more thing, fellow Packer fans: how good do you think Gado would be facing 9-man fronts all year (because of Aaron Rodgers)? Whether it's Rodgers or Favre, we need a stud RB to make the offense either respectable (Rodgers) or dynamic (Favre). 1322193[/snapback] On the money prognostication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Let me say one more thing, fellow Packer fans: how good do you think Gado would be facing 9-man fronts all year (because of Aaron Rodgers)? Whether it's Rodgers or Favre, we need a stud RB to make the offense either respectable (Rodgers) or dynamic (Favre). 1322193[/snapback] 9 man fronts? Only 2 players in coverage? I sure hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sores Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 9 man fronts? Only 2 players in coverage? I sure hope so. 1322333[/snapback] I think the implication was that teams will load up the box to stop the run and force Rogers to pass the ball. That is a frightening prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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