The official 2009 DRAFT thread

[gbpackfan]

Clay Matthews would have been gone by pick 41. But damn, I still can't believe how much we gave up!

[Lurker64]

So, with the fact that Green Bay doesn't look to be landing a DE prospect who can challenge to start (though I like Pedescleaux and Egboh a lot, they're not starters yet), how long until Ted Thompson gets Vonnie Holliday on the phone?

I'd be calling him right now, if I was Ted.

[The Shadow]

When you are creating the foundation, multiple picks is the way to go.
When you believe you are solid, it's time to get the players you feel are special fits for your team.
It's funny how some folks who have whined the 'turtle' nonsense for so long, and lambasted Thompson for not moving up, now have reversed field and complain about him making a move upwards.
Personally, I love both picks, and applaud the Packers for shrewd planning and the courage to go after players they want.

[Bretsky]

TT now has a 4, 2 5's and 2 6's. He'll get back into the 2nd or 3rd round.

Good call if it happens

Could we trade our 4, 2 5's, and a 6 for a mid second round pick to get a starting OT ?

Honestly I'm a bit disappointed we won't have any more news today

[Gunakor]

Clay Matthews would have been gone by pick 41. But damn, I still can't believe how much we gave up!

It's Dom. Dom made him. I'm sure of it. Ted wouldn't do this. He wouldn't...

[Rastak]

Lions take Louis Delmas


Is anybody reading the crap I'm cutting and pasting..? If not I'll save myself some time.....


Lions need defense bad.

[Gunakor]

Lions take Louis Delmas


Is anybody reading the crap I'm cutting and pasting..? If not I'll save myself some time.....


Lions need defense bad.

Only do it for Packers and Vikings picks after the first round.

[Rastak]

Wow, Pats take Patrick Chung......

[Bretsky]

God damnit. Would have been nice to get a 3rd back.

Matthews looks very fast off the right edge. I love how those USC LB's actually play they Spartans. They hit so F'in hard. I really like the player. Not sure how I feel about giving up that much more him, but I'm sure TT definitely thought this one through. I trust him.

Ditto! I do not think there is any way that Ted traded that many picks away without seriously thinking it through and without having been very impressed by Matthews. So far I like the way this draft is shaping up. Now all we need is a DE and an OT or two.

Go Pack!

There are still a couple DE's in free agency that could help; I'd love to see a good OT though

[Gunakor]

Clay Matthews interview on Packers.com

[Fosco33]

http://twitter.com/NickBarnett

[K-town]

Rastak, I (we) appreciate your efforts. But no need for every pick after round 1, IMO.

[cpk1994]

Clay Matthews now speaking to reporters on Packers.com

[Lurker64]

Is anybody reading the crap I'm cutting and pasting..? If not I'll save myself some time....

I am.

Delmas is a hell of a player, I'm sad to see him end up in the division, but it's the Lions.

[rbaloha1]

Clay Matthews would have been gone by pick 41. But damn, I still can't believe how much we gave up!

Shows how much TT believes in this guy. Also demonstrates TT is flexible and not tied-up in one type of thinking.

On the surface it sure looks like a Sherman type move. The difference is the Packers have a solid young talented roster. Sherman overestimated roster talent and continually picked players that could lead us to the super bowl. Proved to be the wrong move.

Matthews is on packers.com