Cheesehead
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Shel from New York City, NY
I'm guessing that Baltimore would choose Murray (if available). What would it take to move up to Seattle's slot assuming they were amenable?
That would be four spots. Probably Green Bay's fourth and fifth.
Richard from Madison, WI
Who is this Phil Gaps you guys keep talking about for the defensive line?
There's one in every crowd.
Dave from Sparta, WI
Where did you find the color photo of Marcedes Lewis at the combine, and how long did it take to get the film developed?
You realize he was drafted one year after Aaron Rodgers, right?
Julian from Gastonia, NC
Among the WR prospects in the draft, who are considered to be the best run blockers? That skill doesn't seem to be discussed often among the WR group, but the Packers appear to emphasize that blocking talent.
LaFleur demands his receivers be willing to block, and he's counting on his coaches to teach them how. You won't hear the trait discussed much, if at all, in scouting reports because it's not necessarily make-or-break, but I'm sure the Packers have been studying the prospects' film for it. Could be a tiebreaker if they're deciding between two guys.
Bill from Wilmington, DE
Mike, what do you think about KJ Hamler? As a PSU fan and alum I can see him as a playmaker. Would he last to our second pick?
It's possible, but I doubt it. I see him mostly ranked toward the bottom of the top 10 in this receiver class, but if six or seven go in the first round as projected, it's hard to see him lasting until late in the second. He didn't run the 40 at the combine, but he's doing so at his pro day and if he clocks a time many believe he's capable of, you never know, he could move up.
Vinny from Green Bay, WI
With all the numbers being thrown around at the combine for 40 times, what is the difference between 4.4 and 4.6 on the field? Is it a matter of a yard, two yards, etc.?
Oversimplifying the math, because there's not supposed to be math in the Inbox, every tenth of a second is about a yard.
Gary from Warsaw, IN
Could you please explain how you compare two positions for draft value? Say inside linebacker to a wideout.
Grading is based on how a player measures up to the pro game, and scouts are also projecting what he can become. Is he a backup? A solid starter? A potential Pro Bowler? Grading based on that, irrespective of position, decides whether a linebacker or receiver is the better player.
LeeAnn from Carefree, IN
Can you explain exactly what a "core" injury means and what surgery to that type of injury entails?
A core muscle injury is muscle damage in the torso, somewhere between the chest and thigh. It used to be commonly referred to as a sports hernia, but I believe the medical community has backed off that term because it's considered misleading. I can't speak to the surgery required.
Joe from Clio, MI
With combine events moved to primetime, do you think eventually the NFL will require all players who apply to be drafted to participate in the combine unless they receive a medical waiver? Joe Burrow and Chase Young participating would probably be hyped and draw more viewers.
I don't see how the NFL could compel participation before the player signs a contract and officially joins the players' union. Potentially incentivizing them to participate could be another matter, but that would open an expensive can of worms.
Flavio from Sao Paulo, Brazil
Following up on Clifford´s question about Mason Crosby in the Packers HOF, do you see him going to Canton one day if he keeps up his stats for the remainder of his career?
No offense to Crosby, but no. Only four of the top 20 all-time scorers are in Canton (Morten Andersen, George Blanda, Jan Stenerud and Lou Groza). Adam Vinatieri, in the top spot, will be next. But that's it. Now, if the Packers go to more Super Bowls and Crosby drills a couple of walk-offs, we might be having a different conversation.