NFC North Draft and Predictions

[bleedingpurple]

Chicago Bears - Defense really improved last season, can it continue? The Bears lost Marshall and Forte over the past 2 seasons and they could really use some offense at skilled positions but there really isn't anyone worth a number 11 pick offensively, Bears also are searching for a CB and I would I have them taking Vernon Hargeaves CB FSU, then I would expect them to grab some offense in second and third round.

Detroit Lions - They are in a more desperate need filling skilled position than Chicago. Many Mock drafts have them taking defense which they could also use but I'm going out on a limb and say the draft Laquon Treadmill WR Ole Miss, I don't think they can pass him up.

Green Bay Packers - Packers should be loaded offensively once Jordy and Montgomery return. Packers have holes on interior defensive line and linenbacker, look for them to grab a DT, seem like most have them taking Vernon Butler from Louisiana Tech. They will keep taking defensive players throughout the draft and maybe some late round offensive line depth.

Minnesota Vikings - Everyone and their brother has the Vikings taking a wr, I personally would like them to take OL Whitehair from K state but with the O line signings I agree that they take a WR and I will go with Josh Doctson TCU if Treadwell is still on the board they will take him Vikes could still add more WRs later in draft, Be nice if they could find a late round center to groom.

 

[AR182]

Hargreaves will never be there at 11 for the Bears....

He can go to quite a few teams before Chicago's pick....

If they want a corner they have a more realistic shot at Apple....

 

[AR182]

I just saw a guy named Bucky Brooks from the NFL Network pick Hargreaves for the Bears....

Never happen because Hargreaves is rated very highly by the Giants & other teams that pick before the Bears....

 

[bleedingpurple]

I just saw a guy named Bucky Brooks from the NFL Network pick Hargreaves for the Bears....

Never happen because Hargreaves is rated very highly by the Giants & other teams that pick before the Bears....

I see quite a few having the Giants take a tackle. Tampa is looking for a DB as well

 

[AR182]

I see quite a few having the Giants take a tackle. Tampa is looking for a DB as well

Don't think the Giants take an offensive lineman with the their top pick because they took one last year & took one a few years ago along with one in the 2nd round the year they took Beckham....Really think they take someone on defense....Hargreaves or Floyd or someone else....

 

[gjn23]

If the bears draft a db at 11 it should be william jackson iii.

Think pace will go for bpa most of the time but I really dont see him going offense in the first 3 rounds as its a deep draft for cb and dl and the bears need help at both spots

Could see him take e elliott at 11 if he drops as he could be bpa at that spot but think it will come down to a cb or lawson from clemson.

 

[IX_Bender]

Agree with AR that VH will not be there for CHi

also, no way in hell LT is there for Det.

In a draft with teams stretching out and up for QBs , LT might be a top 10 'sleeper'

Guy can ball.

 

[AR182]

Agree with AR that VH will not be there for CHi

also, no way in hell LT is there for Det.

In a draft with teams stretching out and up for QBs , LT might be a top 10 'sleeper'

Guy can ball.

I just read that the Giants may want to move back & take LT later in the first round....

Maybe make a trade with Tenn. for the 15th pick & Tenn. would then move to 10 & take Conklin....

 

[bleedingpurple]

Agree with AR that VH will not be there for CHi

also, no way in hell LT is there for Det.

In a draft with teams stretching out and up for QBs , LT might be a top 10 'sleeper'

Guy can ball.

Both teams who traded up are crazy IMO. Good job done by Titans and Brownies...... No offensive skilled player excites me in this draft. Some of those receivers touted as being a #1 pick are going to bust, which one is it. I wouldn't mind the Vikings staying the coarse and picking another defensive player if they aren't sold on WR. I think you are right, that Treadwell be gone now.

 

[AR182]

Executives say the Bears appear locked in on Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott and are increasingly anxious about the Cowboys taking him at No. 4 or (to a lesser degree) the Giants at No. 10 before Chicago?s turn at No. 11.

The Bears probably aren?t enamored enough with Elliott to part with the haul necessary to trade all the way up to Dallas? spot, but that can?t be ruled out. Chicago has a huge hole at running back after letting Matt Forte walk to the Jets in free agency, and Bears running backs coach Stan Drayton recruited Elliott to Ohio State and coached him for two seasons.

Elliott confirmed the Bears? intense interest in an interview with ?The Dan Patrick Show? on Tuesday, listing Chicago as the only team he?s met with this spring that truly ?loves? him.

 

[bleedingpurple]

Executives say the Bears appear locked in on Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott and are increasingly anxious about the Cowboys taking him at No. 4 or (to a lesser degree) the Giants at No. 10 before Chicago’s turn at No. 11. The Bears probably aren’t enamored enough with Elliott to part with the haul necessary to trade all the way up to Dallas’ spot, but that can’t be ruled out. Chicago has a huge hole at running back after letting Matt Forte walk to the Jets in free agency, and Bears running backs coach Stan Drayton recruited Elliott to Ohio State and coached him for two seasons. Elliott confirmed the Bears’ intense interest in an interview with “The Dan Patrick Show” on Tuesday, listing Chicago as the only team he’s met with this spring that truly “loves” him.

From a Viking perspective would love them to go that route

 

[hedgehog]

Both teams who traded up are crazy IMO. Good job done by Titans and Brownies...... No offensive skilled player excites me in this draft. Some of those receivers touted as being a #1 pick are going to bust, which one is it. I wouldn't mind the Vikings staying the coarse and picking another defensive player if they aren't sold on WR. I think you are right, that Treadwell be gone now.

Elliott is the prize, I think the Cowboys get him

 

[bleedingpurple]

Elliott is the prize, I think the Cowboys get him

I wouldn't take a back top 5 ever again

 

[PocketAces]

That was so nice of Treadwell to take his little sister up on the stage with him!

 

[bleedingpurple]

That was so nice of Treadwell to take his little sister up on the stage with him!

Hahahahahaha, Packers guy was projected second rounder by many mocks but that doesn't mean anything, you take the guy you like

 

[PocketAces]

Yeah I was hoping for a LB but people are grading the Packers pick pretty high. Who the heck knows right?

I would have laughed if Thompson would have taken an offensive player. He'll probably grab two tonight.

:142smilie

 

[bleedingpurple]

Vikings in round 2 went Corner cause Newsome and Captain arent getting any younger and from what I read Alexander fell right into their lap.

Chicago got an absolute steal IMO with Whitehair two picks later,

Packers got the tackle they wanted because they are going to have to deal with offensive line contracts next season

 

[WildBillPicks7]

Vikings in round 2 went Corner cause Newsome and Captain arent getting any younger and from what I read Alexander fell right into their lap.

Chicago got an absolute steal IMO with Whitehair two picks later,

Packers got the tackle they wanted because they are going to have to deal with offensive line contracts next season

Highlight of the draft was Minny taking the big German kid, Boehringer after Mike Mayock put out a plea to Zim to listen to his recommendation and they drafted this kid, who's got tools!!

Awesome watch!

:0074

 

[bleedingpurple]

Highlight of the draft was Minny taking the big German kid, Boehringer after Mike Mayock put out a plea to Zim to listen to his recommendation and they drafted this kid, who's got tools!!

Awesome watch!

:0074

Yes I watched it, I have no idea what they plan to do with the kid, WR position is set unless they cut Patterson or he lands on practice squad.

They have this at WR

Treadwell
C. Johnson
Diggs
Thelen
J Wright
Patterson

Maybe they let Johnson go if the kid shines, but Treadwell, Diggs, Thelen, Wright, and probably Patterson are automatics

 

[WildBillPicks7]

Yes I watched it, I have no idea what they plan to do with the kid, WR position is set unless they cut Patterson or he lands on practice squad.

They have this at WR

Treadwell
C. Johnson
Diggs
Thelen
J Wright
Patterson

Maybe they let Johnson go if the kid shines, but Treadwell, Diggs, Thelen, Wright, and probably Patterson are automatics

He could be moved to TE, just needs to add a little bulk, his speed and leaping skills should help him, worse case scenario he's on the taxi squad.