All Entries Tagged With: "NFL Draft"

When Mike McCarthy introduced his zone blocking scheme back in 2006, he touted interchangeability and competition would create a solid offensive line. Five years later, we've seen top-notch quality players and flexibility don't necessarily go hand-in-hand.

Even though the Packers lost five free agents and counting, they're likely to receive as many as four compensatory draft choices in return.

Andrew Garda takes a quick look at the first three picks from the Packers' 2011 Draft Class - Derek Sherrod, Randall Cobb and Alex Green.

Paul Guillemette's Top 100 list was the third-most accurate ranking among those ranked by the Huddle Report.

Randall Cobb, D.J. Smith and Ryan Taylor, in particular, will be expected to bring help to the special teams in Green Bay.

With a team as deep as it's been in years, the Packers may sign fewer undrafted free agents than usual.

First-round draft pick Derek Sherrod would have had to take four flights to get to Green Bay. Team cancels initial media availability.

The Packers' 2011 draft class weren't drafted purely on potential. They all got it done on the football field last season.

Andrew Garda gives you his thoughts on some NFL Drafts he liked, some he didn't and some he isn't sure on.

Williams: "My background was pretty much like sandpaper. It was really rough. But after that sandpaper wore out, my family came out smooth."

The grading of the NFL Draft is a useless exercise - and everyone knows it - yet every year people need to do it.

Packers General Manager made sure to bring in a good deal of competition for the back end of his roster on Day Three of the NFL Draft.

Ricky Elmore told Cheesehead TV at the NFL Combine: "A lot of people see me as a pass rusher, but I feel my skills at stopping the run are just as well."

Guy: "My strength is my attitude. Also my ability to listen, read (offenses) and my keenest sense and my redirection and explosion off the ball."

Ted Thompson gave his franchise quarterback a pair of weapons to add to an already potent offense.

At the NFL Combine Cobb told Cheesehead TV: "Anywhere I can get on the field and help the team out is where I want to play."

New Packers first-round draft choice Derek Sherrod says he thinks left tackle will be the best spot for him in the NFL.

The Packers continued to beef up their offensive line through the draft in order to protect their franchise quarterback.

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It's NFL Draft time and Andrew Garda gives you his last minute thoughts on what the first round will look like Thursday night.

How's this for draft class? Akeem Ayers, John Moffitt, Niles Paul, Lawrence Guy, Bilal Powell and more.

Get inside the mind of the Packers general manager with "Ted's In The Cradle."

From on-site correspondents at Radio City Music Hall to live broadcasts immediately after the Packers draft, Cheesehead TV has it all.

Offensive line and outside linebacker are the biggest needs of the Green Bay Packers heading into the NFL Draft on Thursday.

Arizona running back Nic Grigsby and Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy were taken in the sixth and seventh rounds of #MockThree.

With their fourth-round compensatory draft choice, the Packers picked Southern Arkansas defensive lineman Cedric Thornton.

Brian Carriveau joined WSCO-AM in Appleton yesterday to preview the NFL Draft from a Green Bay Packers perspective.

LSU tackle Joseph Barksdale was the third-round selection, while the Packers traded up to grab Tennessee tight end Luke Stocker in the fourth round.

Less than a week to go - Garda takes you around the league for more mocks, an interview with a very sharp small-school running back and a few odds and ends in this week's Round-Up.

Brian Carriveau visited with WSSP-AM in Milwaukee to talk about the upcoming NFL Draft from a Green Bay Packers perspective.

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