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Originally Posted by SNR
I also can't wait for OldSchool to tell me about how I could have picked Dontae Johnson, Kenny Ladler, or Marqueston Huff later in the draft for better value 
The Packers have kind of gotten a little bit snakebit by seeing both of the top FS prospects get taken before their pick in the first, and even by having Fiedorowicz get taken as early as he did so that the rest of the draft presents them with not a lot to choose from at the TE position. They need a reliable and balanced blocker for Aaron Rodgers to throw to, and the rest of the guys either have one quality (receiving) but not the other (good blocking skills) or they're ultra raw. Or they're defective sociopaths who got kicked out of good football programs.
I like what I've drafted for them in spite of those circumstances. An excellent NT anchor and a starting FS fits into their longterm plans for defensive personnel pretty nicely. |
Eh, not really. I have Brooks rated pretty high too, just not ahead of some of the guys who are still available; he shows a lot of versatility in what he can do. Range to play single high, fluidity and quickness to drop down into the slot, and showed the ability to diagnose, beat the block, and attack the RB on outside runs.
I'm just a bit surprised that someone took him ahead of, just from his own team, Lamarcus Joyner or Telvin Smith who are both more pro-ready prospects. Joyner, like Mayock has said, reminds me a lot of the Honey Badger, his instincts and tenacity more than make up for his lack of elite measurables. I can see why people would rate Brooks over him as a pro prospect though, and that's all because of the size difference, not the actual result on the field.
As for Smith, he doesn't want to move to safety but I think he'd be wonderful in the box safety role which would be fine for the Packers because they already have their FS in Burnett.
IMO, Brooks just isn't a plug and play guy right now. You'd been better of with Deone Buccanon as well. I think Buccanon is a much more pro-ready prospect and he'll go higher than Brooks in the actual draft.