Comments on: Not Everyone Sold On Brooks Reed

By: Ruboe

Ruboe — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:08:02 +0000

Not drafting Reed (along with Collins injury) likely killed the second superbowl run. Hopefully the Pack does better this year, or the dynasty we were hoping for isn’t going to happen.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:51:58 +0000

hold on..the same Wes Bunting who critiqued Reed also has Torrey Smith ranked number 9 behind Niles Paul and Leonard Hankerson, and had Ryan Kerrigan ranked at 9 behind Christian Ballard and Jabaal Sheard? maybe we should do some research into whos analyzing before we go and follow it. Ohh and by the way Wes Bunting is not a GM either so by going by what Wes says isnt exactly a reliable source either. For those who question his ability to transition to the 3-4 due to his lack of athleticism, should as Arizona why they offered him a full scholorship to play runningback before switching to defense. @Trade rumors site, i know it sounds generic but what exactly did Clay Matthews do in college thats so special? Food for thought ladies and gentlemen.

By: Trade rumors site

Trade rumors site — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:33:40 +0000

Agreed, Reed is over hyped. What did he do in College that’s so special?

By: Jake

Jake — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 03:26:47 +0000

he would fit in good with our long haired sasquatches!

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:46:44 +0000

I just don’t see why everyone one has him at pick 32. He’s always been to me a 2-3 round pick.

By: Vijay

Vijay — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:34:09 +0000

Reed looks pretty good on tape actually. but I do agree with the assessment that he may be more of an inline tackler (think ILB) rather than a ‘moves guy’ OLB prospect. His teammate, Ricky Elmore, has better technique but not the short speed that Brooks possesses. However, Ricky looks decent against the run. Bottom line is that both guys are ST players who could develop into decent or very good LB prospects with some seasoning. Their ‘Swarm Defense’ they played in college seems very simplistic in scheme and they both executed their jobs well. I will state that Ricky Elmore is heavily promoting himself online and is taking advantage of the 3-4 technique training of one Clay Matthews Sr. however.

Ultimately, I believe the Packers sink their teeth into a more secure pick in Ben Ijalana or Mike Pouncey (versatile, high IQ O-Linemen) or a DE (Clayborn, Wilkerson, Heyward, etc.).