jleisher Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Before anyone gets upset, this is just for fun. I used PFF draft simulator and NFL Draft Buzz for scouting. Aaron Rodgers is traded to NYJ for picks #13, #43, #112. 2024 1st and 4th, 2025 1st and 4th round picks. (Lazard, Tonyan and Cobb sign with NYJ) Bak to Titans for #149 and 2024 4th round pick. Gutekunst and Ball do their magic with the salary cap. Packers resign: Keisean Nixon RS/DB 4yrs $5m 40% Cap hit $3.5m Mason Crosby K 2yrs $4m cap hit $2m Rudy Ford DB/ST 2yrs $4m cap hit $2m Dallin Leavitt DB/ST 2yrs $3m cap hit $1.5m FA's Mike Gesicki TE 4yrs $12m 50% Cap hit $8.4m Taylor Heinicke QB 3yrs $6m 50% Cap hit $4.5m Zach Allen DE 3yrs $8m 40% cap hit $6m Matt Lafleur makes two big moves on his coaching staff. Jim Leonhard is hired as the DB coach with the added title of Assistant DC. Rich Bisaccia is given the additional title of Assistant HC as well as STC. 2023 Packers Mock draft: #13. Steelers call and offer picks #17 and #49 for #13. (Done Deal). Steelers select Paris Johnson T Ohio St. #15. Packers select. Zay Flowers WR Boston College QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 100.8 HANDS: 66% SHORT RECEIVING: 84% INTERMEDIATE ROUTES: 89% DEEP THREAT: 91% BLOCKING: 69% He’s extremely dangerous in the open field, showing the vision and creativity to run through entire defenses. Has elite balance tight-roping the sideline and in-and-out of his breaks, showing excellent start-stop ability and burst. Flowers was frequently put in catch-and-run situations, and Flowers shows good vision with the ability to make tacklers miss in space. He’ll also break a tackle or two; he’s extremely competitive and will give effort as a downfield blocker. He’s also a violent runner with the ball in his hands. He’s very good working outside the numbers, showing excellent ball-tracking skills, and he does the little things well downfield, including leaving enough room on the sideline for his quarterback to drop in a throw. Has rare suddenness with lightning footwork to create in tight areas with elusive shiftiness and change-of direction skills. Very good hands, accepts the ball fluidly on most throws and is ready to make a play afterward. Makes catches in traffic, even going up over taller defenders with vertical and toughness. Although he is more of a possession target than a field stretcher, he fiercely competitive demeanor and run-after-catch ability make him a major threat in the middle of the field. #17. Packers select. Michael Mayer TE Notre Dame QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 106.7 HANDS: 83% SHORT RECEIVING: 94% INTERMEDIATE ROUTES: 96% DEEP THREAT: 97% BLOCKING: 70% Mayer fights his way off the line of scrimmage against press coverage, showing quick, violent hands and good balance. Mayer plays with smoothness and balance, and Mayer shows a knack for setting up defensive backs. Good quickness off the snap. Has good speed for the position to attack the seam. Shows burst out of his breaks to gain separation. Knee-bend and technique are good, and he shows decent power when his hands hit the target. Has the burst off the snap to be split out wide in the NFL. The best blocking Tight end in this year's class Mayer has soft hands and excellent ball skills. He effortlessly catches the football away from his frame. Mayer releases from in-line alignments effectively He has a well-rounded set of tools as a pass catcher. Possesses mismatch size and is adept at going up to make contested catches. He high points the ball well and has strong hands to control the ball while getting hit. Mayer has a nose for the end zone and should be an asset in the red zone. He has a nice feel as a route runner and knows how to separate. #43. Packers select. Tanner Mckee QB Stanford SHORT PASSING: 78% MEDIUM PASSING: 77% LONG PASSING: 83% RUSH/SCRAMBLE: 60% Sticks throws into tight windows over the middle, throwing to spot on a slant or between zone defenders before the receiver is open. Has elite size for the position - stands 6-6 and weighs 230lbs and has the arm strength to match. Stats may misrepresent his quality of play due to sub-par talent around him. Highly skilled in executing the west coast system - will likely transition into a pro-offense with ease. Has great footwork and usually deals well with pressure. Flashes good accuracy to all levels of the field and has the arm strength to make every requisite NFL throw. Big athlete with good height and stands tall in the pocket to survey. the field. Uses good technique, squaring his shoulders to the target and stepping into his throws. Sprays the ball anywhere on the field, especially when given a pocket from which to deliver. Will step up into the pocket while looking downfield, reset his feet and deliver. Has surprising speed as a runner for such a big man - has some escapibility. Excellent height to see over the defense. Good accuracy overall, including excellent accuracy on short timing routes to backs and receivers, placing the ball slightly in front to lead receivers to potential yardage after the catch. Possesses an NFL arm. Gets the ball from one hash to the opposite sideline in a hurry. #45. LAC call offer picks #53, #124, #158 and #241 for picks #45, #244, #256 and #259. LAC select Kelee Ringo CB Georgia. #49. Packers select. Felix Anudike-Uzomah DE Kansas St. TACKLING: 79% PASS RUSH: 89% RUN DEFENSE: 82% His long limbs and strong core strength allow him to power through blockers, and Anudike-Uzomah has the flexibility to loop inside and get home on twists. Anudike-Uzomah has long arms and displays good power in his hands, which gives him the ability to slip off blocks. As a run defender, he has the speed to chase down ball carriers in pursuit. Offers some versatility, rushing from a two-and three-point stance with the playing speed to stand up in space. Flashes strength as a bull rusher and his energy doesn't plateau. Has fluid footwork to redirect, reverse momentum and close with a burst. Regularly first off, the ball with good snap anticipation Anudike-Uzomah can also win going speed-to-power, with the leg drive to push blockers back. He’s very instinctive when it comes to countering and solid with overall hand usage. #53. Packers select. John Michael Schmitz C Minnesota PASS BLOCKING: 84% RUN BLOCKING: 94% Outstanding on reach blocks, showing good initial quickness and flexibility to seal the backside. He’s a heady player who is quick to recognize and react to twists and stunts up front, and Schmitz shows a good sense of timing on combo blocks. Mauler in the run game, playing with a nasty disposition and showing excellent snap and punch quickness. In the run game, he explodes off the line of scrimmage and consistently gets out to the second level to do damage. Schmitz has good size and power, firing off the line of scrimmage and capable of creating movement in the run game. Has the strong leg drive to create movement at the line of scrimmage, consistently putting defenders on the ground. #59. I trade up with the Bills, I offer picks #78, #116, and #171 for pick #59. (Accepted) Zach Harrison Edge Ohio St. TACKLING: 80% PASS RUSH: 97% RUN DEFENSE: 86% Possesses accurate snap anticipation and timing to beat blockers off the edge. Has ridiculous athletic skills runs 4.5 at 268lbs can overwhelm opponents and fly past bigger tackles in a blink of an eye. Has a solidly built frame with good upper body strength and tenacity. Works hard to get to the ball. Plays fast with good initial quickness and closing speed to create havoc in the backfield. He has the classic frame and long arms with some explosion, power, and ability to close. Looks the part. Possesses a long, athletic build with room for additional muscle mass. Flashes a burst off the snap, good enough to cross the face of collegiate tackles and put him in position to make big plays behind the line of scrimmage. Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. A run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark. Fast in a straight line. Excellent wide and. bull rushes when he's first off, the snap. Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands. #112. Packers select. Dorian Williams LB Tulane TACKLING: 78% PASS RUSH: 68% RUN DEFENSE: 65% COVERAGE: 78% The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover in pursuit as well, capable of moving down the line and making plays in pursuit. He’s built like a defensive back but hits like a linebacker. Milano has sideline-to-sideline range and is a violent, wrap-up hitter. Looks the part. Good height and a thick, muscular build. Long arms. Good overall athleticism and straight-line speed. Is a gifted athlete with an impressive frame and a lot of raw ability. Williams needs to get stronger to do more damage at the point of attack and is very unpolished with the mental aspect of the position. Streaky instincts and anticipation. Williams has excellent awareness in zone coverage. #124. Packers select. Xavier Hutchinson WR Iowa St. QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 96.8 HANDS: 87% SHORT RECEIVING: 92% INTERMEDIATE ROUTES: 96% DEEP THREAT: 96% BLOCKING: 68% Has the size, length, and strength to defeat press jams. Can make the spectacular catch. A decent open-field runner with some agility and the ability to break tackles. Has long arms to stiff-arm defensive backs in the open field. Willing to lower his pads to run through tackles for extra yardage. Goes over the middle, can spin out of tackles and take the big hit. Physical player able to get off press coverage to release up the sideline or position himself inside the cornerback on slants and crossing routes. He’s also a catch-and-run threat, a creative runner who has good vision in the open field; he’ll be an option to return kicks as well. Often used on deep routes, getting separation down the sideline or over the middle on crossing routes by extending his arms rather than pure speed. He’s a fluid athlete with excellent short-area quickness; Hutchinson should be able to create separation, and he has the straight-line speed to threaten down the seam. #149. Packers select. Deuce Vaughn RB Kansas St. RUSHING: 90% BREAK TACKLES: 56% RECEIVING/HANDS: 81% PASS BLOCKING: 18% RUN BLOCKING: 58% Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very good feel as an inside and outside runner with above average vision to make sharp cuts - good patience· and footwork to pick through defenses. He’s decisive once Vaughn locates a hole and gets through quickly. His ability to accelerate and his good top-end speed allow him to outrun angles, and he has the quickness and lateral agility to make defenders miss in space. His competitiveness and knack for high pointing the ball allow him to play bigger than his size. Vaughn is elite as a receiver. He runs routes as well as most receivers and has natural hands, snatching the ball away from his body. Has the feet and feel running between the tackles and in the open field. Vaughn has very good vision and patience to pick through defenses. Once he plants his foot, he’s explosive moving up field, and his 0-to-60 acceleration is enough to catch defenses off-guard. #151. Packers select. Jartavius Martin DB Illinois QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 74.4 TACKLING: 91% RUN DEFENSE: 86% COVERAGE: 69% ZONE: 66% MAN/PRESS: 71% In the run game, he’s aggressive coming downhill and a sure tackler. Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy and is a tough-minded overachiever. Extremely aggressive to come up and put his body in traffic to make tackles. He’s excellent in run support, a physical hitter who could also get a look at safety. Can track the ball downfield and gets his head around when playing in a trail position, and Martin shows excellent ball skills when breaking on a route. He’s a plus tackler in run support as well. Transitions well from coverage to close on the ball. Strong hands, quick reactions for the interceptions. #158. Packers select. Cameron Mitchell DB Northwestern QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 85.4 TACKLING: 84% RUN DEFENSE: 84% COVERAGE: 74% ZONE: 75% MAN/PRESS: 73% Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers. Can get up on the line of scrimmage and deliver a solid punch early in routes, then use that quickness to shadow, or back off and close quickly when the ball comes out. Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield. Quicker than Mitchell is fast but has a burst to close in zone coverage and plays physical at the line in man. His length and leaping ability allow him to high point the ball and make plays. Mitchell would have had bigger interception numbers in college had opposing quarterbacks not gone out of their way to avoid him. Instinctive, adept at reading routes and anticipating throws, and strong in zone coverage. #182. Packers select. Zack Kuntz TE ODU QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 79.9 HANDS: 67% SHORT RECEIVING: 70% INTERMEDIATE ROUTES: 79% DEEP THREAT: 68% BLOCKING: 59% He’s equally dangerous in catch-and-run situations as Kuntz is taking the top off a defense. Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #11. He wrote "At 6-8 1/4, 251 pounds, Kuntz is an eye-popping blend of great size and athleticism. This offseason he clocked a 4.57 40 to go with his 40-inch vertical and 10-8 broad jump. His explosiveness is also reflected in a 365-pound clean." Has good hand-eye coordination and body control to turn and adjust to poorly thrown balls. Good quickness off the snap. Has good speed for the position to attack the seam. Shows burst out of his breaks to gain separation. Among his better attributes. Gains a quick, clean release and has enough speed to challenge deep. Teams that want a thumper and extra blocker on the line of scrimmage must look elsewhere, but he can be billed as a super-sized wideout with the hands, athleticism and size to star in the NFL. A lean athlete with obvious upside. Soft hands. Flashes the ability to make the outstanding catch. When used downfield, he shows the ball-tracking skills and hand-eye coordination to make the adjustment on underthrown balls and back-shoulder throws. #225. Packers select. Ryan Hayes T Michigan PASS BLOCKING: 76% RUN BLOCKING: 74% Plays with appropriate wide base and intelligence, instincts and agility to seal the edge. Aggressive extending with power to punch and looks comfortable in space. Has fluid body control with loose hips. Physical and tough with good effort in the run game. Plays with a finishing attitude with an aggressive, nasty temperament. In the run game, Hayes plays with a mean streak and does a nice job generating a push at the initial point of attack. Hayes can get outside and does a decent job landing blocks in space. Has good footwork and technique. Balanced and agile pass protection set with excellent hand placement. Tall, long, athletic pass protector. Generally, gets out of three-point stance with good knee bend and a wide base. UDFA: Elijah Higgins WR Stanford QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 93.1 HANDS: 76% SHORT RECEIVING: 73% INTERMEDIATE ROUTES: 81% DEEP THREAT: 77% BLOCKING: 63% Higgins runs precise routes, showing an innate feel for setting up defensive backs to create separation. Antoine Green WR North Carolina QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 144.4 HANDS: 71% SHORT RECEIVING: 71% INTERMEDIATE ROUTES: 80% DEEP THREAT: 80% BLOCKING: 62% Green has strong hands and is extremely competitive, and Green has an innate sense of timing when it comes to elevating and high-pointing balls. Yasir Abdullah LB/Edge Louisville TACKLING: 70% PASS RUSH: 90% RUN DEFENSE: 74% COVERAGE: 82% His closing burst is outstanding, and he routinely finished plays last year. He has range and toughness as a run defender, capable of dropping anchor to set the edge and showing the acceleration to chase down the backside in pursuit. Yaya Diaby DE/Edge Louisville TACKLING: 61% PASS RUSH: 77% RUN DEFENSE: 78% Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #85. He wrote, "Diaby has emerged as a solid player, making 39 tackles and three TFLs in 2021. The 6-5, 280-pound senior with the 8-1 wingspan can really move for a big man, topping out at 20.8 mph on the GPS. His vertical jump is in the mid-30s and he broad-jumps 9-11. His bench press also is up to 385 pounds." Avery Young DB Rutgers QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 86.8 TACKLING: 91% RUN DEFENSE: 83% COVERAGE: 73% ZONE: 75% MAN/PRESS: 69% Flashes good ball skills. Young has the fluidity and change-of-direction ability to mirror quicker receivers underneath. McClendon Curtis OL Chattanooge PASS BLOCKING: 95% RUN BLOCKING: 88% Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #91. He wrote, "He chose to stay at hometown Chattanooga coming out of high school over FBS offers from Appalachian State, Georgia Southern, MTSU, Ohio, Temple and Western Kentucky. This offseason Curtis has deadlifted 775 pounds, power-cleaned 345, and his body fat was measured at 23.7 percent." Seth Benson LB Iowa TACKLING: 74% PASS RUSH: 71% RUN DEFENSE: 76% COVERAGE: 80% He’s effective in pursuit when chasing down backs as a run defender, and Benson has the athleticism to cover a lot of ground when dropping into coverage. Xazavian Valladay RB Arizona St. RUSHING: 81% BREAK TACKLES: 68% RECEIVING/HANDS: 63% PASS BLOCKING: 31% RUN BLOCKING: 58% Valladay is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands. Ben Sims TE Baylor QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 111.6 HANDS: 69% SHORT RECEIVING: 68% INTERMEDIATE ROUTES: 72% DEEP THREAT: 74% BLOCKING: 58% Thriving on physicality, he’s a contested-catch specialist with a knack for warding off defenders while the ball is in the air. Sims has strong hands and the ability to wrestle the ball away from defenders. Payne Durham TE Purdue QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 117.2 HANDS: 78% SHORT RECEIVING: 74% INTERMEDIATE ROUTES: 79% DEEP THREAT: 59% BLOCKING: 52% Gets a quick release off the line. Dips his shoulder and shows some savvy 8 as a route runner to avoid contact with defenders g to get into his route. Kyler Schott G Iowa PASS BLOCKING: 67% RUN BLOCKING: 87% Cerebral player, quick to react to twists and stunts up front, and he shows an excellent understanding of angles when moving out as a run blocker. Jose Ramirez Edge E. Michigan TACKLING: 69% PASS RUSH: 81% RUN DEFENSE: 67% Ramirez is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and he displays a good feel as a grappler in the phone booth, consistently getting blockers off-balance before sending them to the ground. 53 Man Roster: QB: Love, Heinicke, McKee RB: Jones, Dillon, Taylor, Vaughn WR: Watson, Doubs, Flowers, Hutchinson, Higgins, Melton, Toure, Green TE: Gesicki, Mayer, Durham, Kuntz OL: Nijman, Runyan, Michael Schmitz, Jenkins, Tom, Meyers, Walker, Jones, Hayes ST: Nixon, Leavitt, Ford, McDuffie, Ballentine, P: O'Donnell K: Crosby LS: Coco DL: Allen, Clark, Wyatt, Anudike-Uzomah, Slaton Edge: Gary, Smith, Harrison, Enagbare, Abdullah CB: Stokes, Alexander, Douglas, Mitchell S: Savage, Martin, Young PS: Xazavian Valladay RB Arizona St. Ben Sims TE Baylor McClendon Curtis T/G Chattanooga Seth Benson LB Iowa Kyler Schott G Iowa Jose Ramirez Edge E. Michigan Ramiz Ahmed K Tariq Carpenter S/ST Jonathan Ford NT Tyler Goodson RB Sean Rhyan G Luke Tenuta T Chris Slayton DL Austin Allen TE Danny Etling QB Hope you enjoyed this mock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isherwood Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 This one is just for fun. I would like to see you do one not for fun some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fussnputz Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 I liked everything until I saw your draft choices. Passing on Paris J. after trading Bahk? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Penske Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Holy moly I don't care if its for fun or no, this is so far off base. Both the Rodgers trade ( too much) and Bak ( too little) are way off. I am curious about Jim Leonard as secondary coach, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas492 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 I chuckled when I saw the return for Rodgers. Not realistic, but it's for funsies, so whatever. Then I got angry when I saw what you got for Bakh. Nope. Nope. Nope. I stayed to look at free agency, didn't like it, didn't hate it. I thought Heineke was too low of a salary, but whatever. Then you drafted a very small WR. I smirked. While we won't do it, I certainly like it. But I like quick shiny things. Then you drafted a TE way too high in the draft. Now I'm angry and getting close to skipping everything. But I kept going and saw you used a higher pick for a QB. And I'm done. We have Love, Heineke and a higher pick at QB. Makes no sense. I mean, this was a work of art...until I left. Like it started off with great intentions, realistic or not. And it just evolved into a trainrectum of excrement onto a canvas. I'm just happy I was able to look away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
{Family Ghost} Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Pure nonsense! Mock drafts are stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
15412 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 THIS WAS NOT FUN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_gb Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) Bro, why did we sign a back up qb in Free agency and then draft one high in the 2nd round in the draft? What's the point? What's the point of Free Agency if not to fill holes during the draft. Edited February 3, 2023 by Nick_gb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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