Matthews Versus Barwin

[Gunakor]

Edgar Bennett now at the podium on packers.com


edit: wrong thread. sorry.

[texaspackerbacker]

I don't know.

I jumped on the bandwagon immediately with Raji, even though I've been saying OT all along. But the Mathews deal? I just don't know.

When I heard the terms, though, it was like a kick in the balls. I kept checking around thinking it must be a mistake--but it wasn't.

I have been saying we didn't have any strong needs--other than a NT to rotate, so I suppose throwing away a 2nd and two 3rds isn't that bad--not as kicks in the balls go.

I assume Mathews starts opposite Kampman? Assuming he does get injured or bomb out? I'm still shaking my head.

[mission]

I'm still shaking my head.

All by your lonesome on that one ... that's normal though.

[Gunakor]

I don't know.

I jumped on the bandwagon immediately with Raji, even though I've been saying OT all along. But the Mathews deal? I just don't know.

When I heard the terms, though, it was like a kick in the balls. I kept checking around thinking it must be a mistake--but it wasn't.

I have been saying we didn't have any strong needs--other than a NT to rotate, so I suppose throwing away a 2nd and two 3rds isn't that bad--not as kicks in the balls go.

I assume Mathews starts opposite Kampman? Assuming he does get injured or bomb out? I'm still shaking my head.

Matthews reminds me of the guy coaching him. If he becomes that player it is well worth the trade.

[texaspackerbacker]

I got the impression Mathews is a laid back California surfer boy-type--not a WWF warrior type like Greene.

I hope he will be good; I think he will be good. It's just a really high price to pay.

[bobblehead]

AJ Smith was quoted on the JSO PI section "He is special" That was it. I love AJ as a talent evaluator, but from that one line quote I wonder...was he being sarcastic?

edit: my bad, that was regarding BJ Raji. Still I have to wonder.

[The Leaper]

Re: Matthews Versus Barwin

That said, I do see Matthews as a project... a major project.

I wouldn't call anyone who comes from a family as deeply steeped in the NFL as Matthews a "major project". This kid has been around the NFL since he popped out from between his mother's legs.

Toss on top of that the fact that Pete Carroll and his defensive coaching staff at USC are TOP NOTCH in terms of developing players that transition well to the NFL, and I have very little doubt that Matthews already has a very strong level of understanding and will possess a better than average learning curve.

I don't get your position at all Wist.