Chat with Frank Coyle - NFL Draft '08

- Tonights guest host is Frank Coyle of the Draft Insiders Digest. Frank is a nationally known pro football scout who publishes Draft Insiders' Digest and www.draftinsiders.com. In it's 17th season, Draft Insiders' Digest is dedicated to year round coverage of NFL and NCAA Football. Frank covers the NFL Draft and Free agency extensively with a veteran scouting staff that provides insightful information on players and team potential in the coming seasons. Draft Insiders.com is an extensive web site and on line publication that produces over 15 issues throughout the year beginning with an Online Pro Prospects Preview in August and monthly Newsletters thru May. Draft Insiders publishes over 450 in-depth Scouting Reports on Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft annually, in addition to an Updated Draft Report just prior to the draft process.

PackerChatters Staff - We are ready to take you draft questions for Frank.

Photo - CB Antoine Cason - Arizona

Frank's Packer pick at #30 is CB Antoine Cason from Arizona. Maybe the senior prospect with the most to prove at this event after questions about his speed. He answered the call with a strong overall workout including a 4.49 sprint time, 20 reps, 35.5” VL and a 10'8" BJ. That effort probably guarantees him a first round grade.

Packers Seeking Cornerbacks in NFL Draft '08

Frank Coyle - Draft Insiders/Publisher

Frank welcome back to the 2008 PackerChatters Draft Chats this evening. Tonights Chat as usual will run approximately 1 hour. Frank when you are ready we will start posting questions from our the fans with us tonight.

You ready Frank?
From FrankCoyle draftinsiders]I am ready

From FrankCoyle draftinsiders]First of all Brett Favre deserves all the praises he has received this week. What a great player and person. He is one of the top 5 QB of all-time in my opinion.

From Jeff]What are some of the names that Packer fans should look for come draft day? Do you feel that Braden Albert could fit in well in the ZBS that Green Bay runs?

From FrankCoyle draftinsiders]OG Albert is a terrific looking prospect Big mobile athletic Played guard but is so athletic that he could project to tackle though totally inexperience in that role. He probably is available for the Packer at #30

Early Look at NFL Draft '08 Pro Prospects
Frank Coyle - Head Scout of DraftInsiders.com

Photo - CB/RS Leodis McKelvin - Troy University

Moderator - Welcome back Frank to the 2008 PackerChatters Draft Chats...we thank you for taking the time to come in this evening. Frank when you are ready we will start asking for questions from our list of fans with us tonight.

Frank Coyle - DraftInsiders.com - I am ready

JM. - This is not so relevant for the Packers, as I don’t think there is any chance he will become a Packers. But being an Ohio St. fan, I have been wondering about something. It seems to me that James Laurinaitis does most things pretty well, but I just can't see him as an elite prospect in the same mold as AJ Hawk was for a couple of reasons. What is your take on Laurinaitis? Is he a bit overrated?

Frank Coyle - DraftInsiders - Launinaitis is an explosive player but still developing. He probably enters the draft and could be a top 10 selection with a strong workout. I love him but he is still raw in some key areas.

NFL Draft '07 - Chat
Frank Coyle
www.draftinsiders.com

Moderator - Frank welcome back to PackerChatters Live Draft Chat...We thank you for taking the time to come in tonight. Frank let us know when you are ready and we will start asking for questions from our list of fans with us tonight.

Frank Coyle (Draft Insiders) - Glad to be here. Great time of year. This is when clubs win NFL championships.

Moderator - Question for Frank?
Thanks for your time. What are your thoughts on Michael Bush and his injury?

Frank Coyle (DraftInsiders) - Bush is a tough call. He probably should have returned to school with a medical redshirt. He probably goes on the 2nd day and questionable for being ready for training camp.

NFL Draft '07 - Chat
Frank Coyle
www.draftinsiders.com

Moderator - Hi Frank and welcome back to PackerChatters Draft Chat...we thank you for taking the time to come in tonight. Frank let us know when you are ready and we will start asking for questions from our list of fans with us tonight.

Frank Coyle - Draft Insiders - Good evening everyone. Its’ NFL Draft time. Da Raiders are still on the clock

Moderator - ...question for Frank?
Frank Coyle - Draft Insiders - Nice to be in Packer Chat again.

Welcome Frank..What players have GB shown the most interest in at and since the combine?

Have a question for Frank or Draft Insiders Staff? E-mail them at staff@draftinsiders.com. They'll post answers to the most popular NFL questions here starting midseason!

February 1, 2007

Frank Coyle Draft Insiders
www.draftinsiders.com

Chat Transcript February 1st, 2007
PackerChatters.com

Frank Coyle - Draft Insiders - Packer GM Ted Thompson had a great draft class last spring that should be a cornerstone group for future playoff clubs. IT was probably the best class in the shortterm with the potential to be the best in GB in a decade.

Moderator - Welcome Frank. You beat me to the intro Frank so I guess we can start with Faede our Moderator this evening taking questions. Faede over to you.

Why do teams reach for players with potential at positions that they lack talent at rather than picking the best athlete available? Jeff D. Miami Beach, Fl

The NFL decision makers have become very short sighted in recent years related to personnel decisions. Veteran free agency has been a key factor in that thinking with the salary cap dictating many decisions both short and long term. NFL club’s decisions on college personnel in April have been strongly influenced by the free agent additions and losses over the prior two months. With the success of teams like New England and Philadelphia who have managed their salary cap well, clubs have learned to part with aging veterans sooner rather than retaining them through their high priced low production years. Consequently, this has created clear needs on units with the NFL Draft used to fill positions quickly especially with their top 2-3 selections.