Clay Matthews

[Bretsky]

Tre Wingo taunting Clay Matthews as the top LB between the three

[Joemailman]

Tre Wingo taunting Clay Matthews as the top LB between the three

Do you mean touting?

[Bretsky]

Tre Wingo taunting Clay Matthews as the top LB between the three

Do you mean touting?

oops; yup

[pbmax]

My concern is the same as Bretsky, the price.

Also Mayock on NFLN had tape of him at Senior Bowl where he had trouble with his hand placement (always dropped them low before contact) and was therefore not able to cleanly shed blocks.

That is a technique I imagine he can pick up from AK and Greene, but he doesn't have it yet.

Its not that I don't think he is a good addition, but if he is not finished and could not get on the field at USC, then why grab him at 26?

[gbpackfan]

My concern is the same as Bretsky, the price.

Also Mayock on NFLN had tape of him at Senior Bowl where he had trouble with his hand placement (always dropped them low before contact) and was therefore not able to cleanly shed blocks.

That is a technique I imagine he can pick up from AK and Greene, but he doesn't have it yet.

Its not that I don't think he is a good addition, but if he is not finished and could not get on the field at USC, then why grab him at 26?

Because it wasn't going to be there at 41. You want a player, you go get him! Isn't that what fans have been yelling at TT for NOT doing? Now he does it and some of you still hate on him. The guy can't win. I'll trust TT knows more about this guy then we do. I do know he was ranked very, very high before the draft.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Scout said Matthews always stood out, even in that talented defense.

Scouts said Jamal Reynolds stood out too. A can't-miss demon coming off the edge.

Matthews is the 26th pick in the draft, nothing more or less. I don't like giving up 3 high draft picks for ANY player, the odds are against you.

When, oh when will Thompson learn the wisdom of trading down.

[oregonpackfan]

The Matthews family has a long line of great football players.

Another Matthews to watch is Casey Matthews who just completed his sophomore year of playing linebacker for the Oregon Ducks. He finished as the sixth leading tackler.

http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=1149796

[Fritz]

Guess Ted didn't go ga-ga over Connor Barwin, who would have been available to GB at their original second round spot.

I'm guessing TT has a few fourth/fifth round-type OT's in mind - someone he can sit for a year behind Cliffy.

I'm guessing he'll be wanting to pick up a corner, perhaps, too?

BTW, the Lions did well by getting Delmas at the beginning of round two. Outside of Stafford, they did well today.

The Queens...Percy Harvin - we'll see. I hear he may have some "issues," but we'll see. He's gonna be hard to tackle, that's for sure.

[Bretsky]

Guess Ted didn't go ga-ga over Connor Barwin, who would have been available to GB at their original second round spot.

I'm guessing TT has a few fourth/fifth round-type OT's in mind - someone he can sit for a year behind Cliffy.

I'm guessing he'll be wanting to pick up a corner, perhaps, too?

BTW, the Lions did well by getting Delmas at the beginning of round two. Outside of Stafford, they did well today.

The Queens...Percy Harvin - we'll see. I hear he may have some "issues," but we'll see. He's gonna be hard to tackle, that's for sure.

I would not mind seeing TT nab the top FB and Punter; both should be available. From there it's anybodies guess

[Fritz]

Is the fullback that Fiamelli guy, or whatever that is?

As for punters, I'm in the Durant Brooks camp.

Did the Bears draft anyone today?

[The Leaper]

Ted has picked about 900 guys in his tenure in Green Bay in the 3rd round and later...and doesn't really have all that much to show for it.

Standing pat and taking BPA isn't a way to build a team...you need to identify guys who fit what you need and place a value on them, then go after those guys when you have the chance.

Thompson made the right move IMO...that doesn't mean it will pan out, but I like taking the bold move when you have many areas on the roster that are pretty well settled. Why add 15 more players from the draft when we don't have space for more than probably 5-6 guys to make the final roster?

[digitaldean]

Is the fullback that Fiamelli guy, or whatever that is?

As for punters, I'm in the Durant Brooks camp.

Did the Bears draft anyone today?

Nope they traded out. 2 3rds, 2 4ths, 2 5ths, 1 6th and 2 7ths

[Freak Out]

Come on, B.

We just added two first round defenders to fit our new pressure defense. We got the center piece, a rare NT that can stuff the run and rush the passer. We got a nasty OLB that can excel in all phases of the game (including ST's).

Let's not get all gloom and doomy. It's an exciting day to be a Packer fan. It was great listening to Greene.

Plus Harrell is going to come back strong and thrash some people.

[BZnDallas]

GEEEZ!!! Kevin Greene is INTENSE!!... i just watched the video of him at the podium after the C. Mathews pick... i really like this hire by TT, MM and Dom... i think he is going to be a hell of a OLB coach... i'm really looking forward to seeing what he can do with Clay and Kampy...

Damn September can't get here fast enough!!!

[Cheesehead Craig]

Watching the highlight tapes of Matthews (yes, I know that just shows the good stuff), I'm really impressed with his closing speed. When he sees he's got a shot at a play, he just seems to kick in another gear.

Plus, anyone who can walk on at USC and eventually make the starting roster and be a standout like him is impressive as hell just with that.