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		<title>NFL Draft Day Three: Now what for the Packers?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:12:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The Packers are putting together a really good NFL Draft with Nick Perry, Jerel Worthy, and Casey Hayward. So, how will the Packers finish off their 2012 draft class? The Packers have two fourth rond picks and plenty of sixth- and seventh-rounders so the Packers have some flexibility if they want to make a trade [...]</p><p><a href="http://lombardiave.com/2012/04/28/nfl-draft-day-three-now-what-for-the-packers/">NFL Draft Day Three: Now what for the Packers?</a> - <a href="http://lombardiave.com">Lombardi Ave</a> - <a href="http://lombardiave.com">Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_9338" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 660px"><a href="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/51/files/2012/04/56081261.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-9338" src="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/51/files/2012/04/56081261.jpg" alt="Jared Crick: Will he be in a Packers uniform next season" width="650" height="456" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Oct 8, 2011; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defender Jared Crick (94) lines up against Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Mike Adams (75) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-US PRESSWIRE</p></div>
<p>The Packers are putting together a really good NFL Draft with Nick Perry, Jerel Worthy, and Casey Hayward. So, how will the Packers finish off their 2012 draft class?</p>
<p>The Packers have two fourth rond picks and plenty of sixth- and seventh-rounders so the Packers have some flexibility if they want to make a trade for a player like Ole Miss&#8217;s Bobby Massie to provide more depth on the offensive line after Chad Clifton was cut. If they stay where they are in the fourth round, they should look at running back and another defensive lineman.</p>
<div id="attachment_9339" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 249px"><a href="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/51/files/2012/04/6033012.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-9339" src="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/51/files/2012/04/6033012-239x300.jpg" alt="Will Robert Turbin be running from defenders for the Packers?" width="239" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Feb 26, 2012; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Utah State running back Robert Turbin runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-US PRESSWIRE</p></div>
<p>The first thing the Packers should do in the fourth round is pick up a running back. Miami&#8217;s Lamar Miller is a definite possibility if he continues to fall but a more realistic option is Utah State&#8217;s Robert Turbin.</p>
<p>Turbin was productive and college and has shown a great combo of size and speed. I think Turbin has the tools to be a really good NFL running back.</p>
<p>Despite picking up Jerel Worthy, the Packers still need some help at defensive end and the two players that are now steals are Boise State&#8217;s Billy Wynn and Nebraska&#8217;s Jared Crick.</p>
<p>Wynn will probably be off the board by the time the Packers pick, but Crick will probably still be there and he would be a great pick as he could start at defensive end.</p>
<p>A defensive line of Crick, B.J. Raji, and Worthy would be able to dominate in the trenches.</p>
<p>In the sixth round, the Packers will probably look at taking a young quarterback like Ryan Lindley out of San Diego State.</p>
<p>Lindley has an impressive arm but he lacks in the areas of consistency and accuracy. However, I think Lindley will be at least as good as Rex Grossman with the potential to be similar to Brett Favre.</p>
<p>Lindley can be a backup that the Packers can develop which is eactly what they want.</p>
<div id="attachment_9340" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 209px"><a href="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/51/files/2012/04/5809382.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-9340" src="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/51/files/2012/04/5809382-199x300.jpg" alt="Ryan Lindley could be in a Packer uniform next season." width="199" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">December 17, 2011; New Orleans, LA, USA; San Diego State Aztecs quarterback Ryan Lindley (14) against the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns during the first quarter of the New Orleans Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-US PRESSWIRE</p></div>
<p>In the seventh round, the Packers have four picks and plenty of possibilities.</p>
<p>The Packers could take some chances on some players like Arizona State&#8217;s Vontaxe Burfict as he is a high ceiling guy that would not be much of a loss if he does not pan out.</p>
<p>Notre Dame safety Robert Blanton could be another possibility if he is still on the board.  Colorado offensive guard Ryan Miller is a player that has a high ceiling and could be very effective.</p>
<p>A player that is off the radar but a very good talent that would be worth taking in the seventh round is Utah cornerback Conroy Black.</p>
<p>Black has all the skills to develop into a starting cornerback in the NFL as he could be a dime cornerback next season even.</p>
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		<title>Mock draft: Lombardi Ave&#8217;s Tim Thomas reviews Packers seven round picks</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Thomas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>By Tim Thomas Contributing writer &#8211; Lombardiave.com Tim Thomas, Lombardiave.com&#8217;s newest contributing writer, takes a stag at all seven rounds and 12 picks the Packers have in this year&#8217;s NFL Draft. Take a ride along with Tim as he considers some of the best fits for the Packers. The NFL Draft is now two weeks [...]</p><p><a href="http://lombardiave.com/2012/04/19/mock-draft-lombardi-aves-tim-thomas-reviews-packers-seven-round-picks/">Mock draft: Lombardi Ave&#8217;s Tim Thomas reviews Packers seven round picks</a> - <a href="http://lombardiave.com">Lombardi Ave</a> - <a href="http://lombardiave.com">Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_9151" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 458px"><a href="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/51/files/2012/04/5890960.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-9151" title="NCAA Football: Outback Bowl-Michigan State vs Georgia" src="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/51/files/2012/04/5890960.jpg" alt="" width="448" height="550" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Lombardiave.com&#39;s Tim Thomas thinks Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Brandon Boykin could be the Green Bay Packers&#39; second overall choice in next week&#39;s NFL Draft. Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE</p></div>
<p><strong>By Tim Thomas</strong></p>
<p><strong>Contributing writer &#8211; Lombardiave.com</strong></p>
<p>Tim Thomas, Lombardiave.com&#8217;s newest contributing writer, takes a stag at all seven rounds and 12 picks the Packers have in this year&#8217;s NFL Draft.</p>
<p>Take a ride along with Tim as he considers some of the best fits for the Packers.</p>
<p>The NFL Draft is now two weeks away and the Packers are finishing up their draft board and should be ready for the draft by now. Ted Thompson is one of the best general managers at finding talent through the NFL Draft which is why the Packers have won so consistently and one Super Bowl with Thompson as GM. So, what will the Packers do this year to put together a Super Bowl caliber team?</p>
<p>Round 1, Pick 28, The Green Bay Packers select USC DE/OLB Nick Perry.</p>
<p>Nick Perry was a very successful player at USC and has the potential to be an immediate starter at outside linebacker as he could form a great tandem of outside linebackers with another former Trojan, Clay Matthews. Perry fairly productive at USC as he garnered tons of sacks including 9.5 last season to lead the Pac-12. Perry also has good speed and strength for a 3-4 outside linebacker as he ran a 4.64 in the 40 and benched 35 reps at the NFL Combine. Perry has proven he could be an immediate upgrade over Brad Jones at outside linebacker and a long term solution opposite of Clay Matthews.</p>
<p>Round 2, Pick 59, The Green Bay Packers select Georgia CB Brandon Boykin.</p>
<p>Brandon Boykin was a very impressive player at Georgia as he has a great work ethic which led to Boykin having a productive career. Boykin has great speed which allowed him to be a dangerous playmaker on special teams. Boykin could take the kick and punt return man role from Randall Cobb which would allow Cobb to focus on becoming the elite receiver everyone expects him to be. Boykin’s speed will allow him to stay up with some of the speedier receivers in the NFL like the Eagles’ DeSean Jackson. Boykin will also have time to develop before he becomes a starting cornerback for the Packers. Boykin could be an impact player for the Packers for a long time.</p>
<p>Round 3, Pick 90, The Green Bay Packers select Nebraska DE Jared Crick.</p>
<p>Crick is one of the most underrated players in the entire draft as he could be a great pass rusher as a five-technique defensive end in Dom Capers’ defensive scheme. Crick is a perfect fit for the Packers as a 3-4 defensive end due to the fact that he has experience as a 4-3 defensive tackle and a 4-3 defensive end at Nebraska. Crick also has good strength and decent speed as he ran a 4.99 at the Combine and had 26 reps at Nebraska’s pro day. The one concern for Crick is his health. That is why he has fallen from the last of the first round to the end of the third round. Crick could be a major steal at this point in the draft as he could be an instant starter at Lambeau.</p>
<p>Round 4, Pick 128, The Green Bay Packers select Michigan C David Molk.</p>
<p>David Molk is a great young center who will get the chance to learn and develop behind one of the best centers in NFL history, Jeff Saturday. Molk has great awareness for a center which is a key trait of great centers and he also showed excellent leadership. Molk also has impressive strength as he had a very impressive NFL Combine in which he pushed 41 reps on the bench. Molk has a high ceiling and should be a great center that could be as good as Jeff Saturday.</p>
<p>Round 4, Pick 132, The Green Bay Packers select Notre Dame S Robert Blanton.</p>
<p>Robert Blanton was a fairly productive defensive back in his time at Notre Dame and he has the potential to be a really good safety. Blanton has good speed for a safety and he proved he has a great ability to jump up and get the ball as he showed that at the NFL Combine with a vertical jump of 34 inches. Blanton can be that safety who replaces Charlie Peprah in the long term.</p>
<p>Round 4, Pick 133, The Green Bay Packers select Utah State RB Robert Turbin.</p>
<p>Robert Turbin is one of the most underrated running backs in the NFL Draft and was very productive last year with 1,517 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns. Turbin also showed an impressive combo of speed and strength necessary for a starting running back at the NFL Combine by having 28 reps on the bench and running a 4.5 in the 40. Turbin has a very high ceiling, and he has the potential to be an upgrade over James Starks and the best running back the Packers have had in a while.</p>
<p>Round 5, Pick 163, The Green Bay Packers select San Diego State QB Ryan Lindley.</p>
<p>The Packers need a young quarterback to develop into a good backup and Lindley is exactly that quarterback. Lindley has an impressive arm but the one thing that is lacking right now is Lindley’s lack of consistent accuracy. When Lindley is accurate, he is a very good quarterback and is a first two round quality quarterback. When he is inaccurate, he is not a draft-worthy quarterback. Lindley’s potential is high and he could be as good as Brett Favre but he should be at least as good as Rex Grossman.</p>
<p>Round 6, Pick 197, The Green Bay Packers select Arizona State ILB Vontaze Burfict.</p>
<p>Burfict has first round talent but the one problem with him is that he loses control of his emotions on the field which causes to rack up lots of penalties. Burfict has the potential to be a great middle linebacker if he controls his emotions. He proved that by being very productive in college. Burfict also has good strength and the potential to be a starter for a long time if he controls his emotions.</p>
<p>Round 7, Pick 224, The Green Bay Packers select Oklahoma DE Frank Alexander.</p>
<p>Frank Alexander is a good defensive end that could be a very successful NFL player. Alexander has the talent to be an outside linebacker or a defensive end as he has the right size to be a defensive end in Dom Capers’ system. Alexander showed good strength at his pro day with 24 reps on the bench. Alexander could be a good steal this late in the draft as he could be useful as depth in the long term or even start.</p>
<p>Round 7, Pick 235, The Green Bay Packers select USC FB Rhett Ellison.</p>
<p>Rhett Ellison is one of the best fullbacks in the draft and has an ability to be a threat in the passing game along with the running game. Fullbacks don’t have the best longevity in the NFL so Ellison could be groomed behind one of the NFL’s best fullbacks, John Kuhn. For being a potential late round pick, Ellison is already a good player who could make a decent impact in his rookie season.</p>
<p>Round 7, Pick 241, The Green Bay Packers select Oklahoma State OT Levy Adcock.</p>
<p>Adcock is the prototypical size for a NFL starting offensive tackle as he is 6 feet 6 inches and 320 pounds. At his pro day, he showed off his strength by having a total of 26 reps which is better than potential first round pick Ohio State OT Mike Adams. Adcock also has the potential to move inside to play offensive guard as his size will allow him to do that. Adcock is a high upside pick this late but he could really be a steal.</p>
<p>Round 7, Pick 243, The Green Bay Packers select Utah CB Conroy Black.</p>
<p>Black is the type of player you would expect the Packers to take at the end of the draft, a raw talent that has all the skills capable of becoming a really good cornerback. Black has elite speed and good height for a cornerback and could be a long term replacement for Charles Woodson or Tramon Williams. Black has high potential and could be a steal at this point in the draft.</p>
<p>The Packers have 12 picks in this draft but knowing what Ted Thompson has done in the past, it would not surprise me if he pulls off some trades to climb up in the draft and maybe he will trade back into the first round like he did when the Packers got Clay Matthews. The Packers will definitely be able to bring in the improvements that can help them win more Super Bowls.</p>
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