The official 2009 DRAFT thread

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i'm still in shock, time to start drinking

anyone else think mathews might be a replacement for barnett? maybe try and trade nick for more picks?

otherwise i don't get it because i never saw him as a possibility for olb in the 3-4

[MateoInMex]

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WOW

BILL BELLICHECK


THANK YOU FOR FLEECING US

I applaud TT for doing whatever it took to get the player he wants. Kudos![/quote]

Sincerely,

Mike CHarmin and BJ Sander

[packrulz]

TT was a LB for Houston, so he knows LB's. How do we know Kampman or any of the other guys can cover Wr's, TE's, RB's AND rush the passer? We needed an OLB, Clay was the best one left.

[channtheman]

Do we still have our second? If we only traded 2 3's to move into the first with a 5th and STILL have our second, this is a great trade!

Nope, 2nd is gone too.

I don't know about that so much. Matthews must have something TT really iikes.

Could ESPN do a shittier job announcing what the trade details are? I don't think they have outlined ANY of them.

[retailguy]

Ted gave up a lot, but it is a very BOLD move, so I surely won't criticize it!

Me thinks that Poppinga is in the doghouse.... We did need LB depth though!

Ted must not really like the middle rounds in this draft. WOW.

I'm stunned.

[Gunakor]

Is Clay Matthews a star ?

Maybe he is but I thought he was a solid 2nd rounder

im going to chalk this one up to the fact that TT knows way more then me

TT must've loved the guy cause he gave up a shitload

Dom probably had a bit of imput on this deal too.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Not that it matters, but a lot of people like Matthews. I saw him going in the mid teens in some mocks. Most had him gone by pick 23 or 24.

[Bretsky]

Is Clay Matthews a star ?

Maybe he is but I thought he was a solid 2nd rounder

I think he could be. Did you see him against OSU? He and Maualuga were all over the field!!!

He didn't start til a LB was injured in game one, I think, of his SR year.

He's a great character...classic leader....very solid player. Flies around; great guy. Overachiever from what I read.

Just doesn't seem like the guy you'd give up the farm for

[rbaloha1]

He reminds me a lot of Kevin Greene...

Not even close. TT better be right since he traded away 3 picks.

[Sparkey]

2009 Scout.com NFL Draft Rankings (full list):
Pos: OLB Pos Rank: #3 Pos Rating: *****

Scout.com Player Evaluation:
STRENGTHS
Athleticism
Speed
Tackling Technique

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
Shedding Ability
Size

Matthews is a versatile linebacker who can play all three LB positions. He has great size and quickness and can impact a game in many ways. He’s an instinctive player who has great range and anticipation skills. He’s disruptive off the edge and makes a lot of plays in the backfield. He’s an outstanding blitzer and is aggressive at the point of attack. He’s an opportunistic defender who’s always around the ball. - Chris Steuber, Scout.com

[Bretsky]

Is Clay Matthews a star ?

Maybe he is but I thought he was a solid 2nd rounder

im going to chalk this one up to the fact that TT knows way more then me

TT must've loved the guy cause he gave up a shitload

Dom probably had a bit of imput on this deal too.

Well we were off

I guess we're just fine at OT

[Joemailman]

Packers.com says pack only gave up the 2 3's and got a 5th.

[Fosco33]

NE will get one of the USC LB's.

Clay Matthews just seems like a Bellichek guy

sorta :P

[retailguy]

Packers.com says pack only gave up the 2 3's and got a 5th.

That is not what NFLN says, but I hope it is right!

[Packnut]

Mathews

Well, I remember someone on ESPN the other night who was very very high on Mathews. Gave up a lot.

But, I hate Poppinga so much anything is worth not having to watch him wrap up another RB high.

I don't know, just don't know...........