POD Community Mock Draft: Pick No. 9

by Sean Yuille on Apr 6, 2009 6:00 PM EDT in NFL Draft

Rd.	#	Player	Pos.	College
1	9	Tyson Jackson	DE	LSU
General Manager: JazzyBBP

With the ninth pick of the 2009 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Green Bay Packers select LSU defensive end Tyson Jackson.

Here is JazzyBBP's reasoning for the pick:

The Packers are switching to a base 3-4 defense, kicking Aaron Kampman to OLB. Jackson is a BIG, powerful DE who will keep blockers off of Kampman as well as the other LBs, allowing them to create havoc. He is an instant upgrade over current starters Cullen Jenkins and Johnny Jolly. Jackson could also kick over to DT on special 4-3 defensive packages, allowing Kampman to play his natural position in certain situations when called for. Green Bay will revamp their defense by starting up front.

I thought about getting OT, but with Andre Smith having character issues and Oher being a reach at #9, I felt this would be the best pick at this time.

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If I were the GM

Id use the 9th pick on another position. You can get a guy like Jarron Gilbert in the second round so I would not pick Tyson Jackson in the top ten.

by I3usdriver on Apr 6, 2009 6:09 PM EDT reply actions

What position would you go for 13usdriver?

by Runnin' Rebel on Apr 6, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions

honestly I dont really know the packers situation that well

But I just think using the no. 9 pick for Tyson Jackson is a stretch. Maybe the top CB cause Woodson isnt getting any younger. So Jenkins or Davis but even then I dont know if those CBs are worth top ten money. I liked the alternative pick of Oher or Andre Smith over Tyson Jackson.

by I3usdriver on Apr 6, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions

I felt the top CB

in this draft at 9 was a bigger reach than Jackson. Not a burner in the bunch. I think there will be better CB value in later rounds

by JazzyBBP on Apr 6, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed.

GO LIONS! RESTORE THE ROAR!

by Twon82 on Apr 6, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I doubt

Jackson goes this high.

Kinda like Raji to the Rams it really doesn’t make sense. The Packers DO have a definite need for a guy like Jackson so there is a chance they reach for him.

I just think you can like I3usdriver said you can grab a guy to play 3-4 DE in the later rounder, but you really can’t find a Aaron Maybin or Everette Brown later on.

by FreeBradshaw on Apr 6, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions

I did consider the reach possibility

the 2 you have listed are more suited ends in a 4-3 alignment. I wasn’t comfortable with Maybin since he was only a 1 year starter. Everette Brown would be more an OLB in a 3-4, not DE, same as Maybin.

by JazzyBBP on Apr 6, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I meant that Maybin or Brown are 3-4 OLB's

But also true they would be better as 4-3 ends than switching to OLB in a 3-4.

They could be moved to the OLB tho and be fine. The pack are already moving Kampman, so they all could struggle together I guess.

Tyson Jackson will probably end up being the pick, as long as Raji is indeed off the board. I think in reality Raji will be the pick cuz in no way is he getting drafted by the Rams. He doesn’t fit Spags’ D and will be a reach at #2.

Also since the top OT’s are off the board in this mock, Jackson probably makes the most sense here.

by FreeBradshaw on Apr 6, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Exactly, thanks

With Raji off the board, there wasn’t a pure NT to take this early. The RT position can be band-aided in FA, although Tauscher will probably be back midseason. The Packers offense was average last year, it was the injuries and lack of depth on the defensive side that put their season in the crapper

by JazzyBBP on Apr 6, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Decent pick

Its a tough pick here with a team that only has so many needs but they definitely need an OLB/DE with the switch to the 3-4 so this is a good pick. They will probably take Jackson, Maybin or Brown with this pick.

by lionsfan22 on Apr 6, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions

Solid

Jackson is a solid choice, I think Brown would of also been a good one.

2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).

by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 6, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

Tyson J. is a good pick here.

I like this player a lot. As you mentioned Jazzy, E. Brown or Maybin could have worked here too. But Jackson will be very good against the run, which the Pack had a great deal of trouble stopping last year.

Good post, nice to hear your thought process regarding other players available.

by NorthLeft12 on Apr 6, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions

I don't hate it...

…but I don’t love it. I think they could do better for themselves than this.

GO LIONS! RESTORE THE ROAR!

by Twon82 on Apr 6, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions

Thats a testament to this draft class

not many players to love with the high picks. The guys who will do the mid-low round picks have it easy.

by JazzyBBP on Apr 6, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I think you Lions fans

are terrified at the thought of this guy lining up against Cherilus or Backus. It’s FEAR that makes you bash the pick!!! lol

by JazzyBBP on Apr 6, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

I think Gos is going to look much better this year..

Maybe it’s just wishful thinking, but with the new coaches, new offense, experience, and maturity he gained coming into this season, I feel like he is going to impress.

A lot of teams had him rated high last year and while we were all surprised when the Lions took him, it didn’t seem like analysts or anyone else was too shocked. Plus, aside from the penalties (which I say are partially because of the QB musical chairs and differing counts, and his being a rookie), he actually played fairly well as a rookie.

by MatthewDC on Apr 6, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions