Clay Matthews

[packers11]

He was everywhere today... With 3 sacks on the season thus far he has been one of the most impressive LB's (as a rookie/newcomer) that the packers have had in awhile...

Thoughts?

[digitaldean]

Was at the game today. Very nice performance from CM. He was flying around everywhere.

Only thing that overshadowed his performance was Kampy's play and the TO's we created.

[red]

the amount of picks we gave up to get him doesn't seem to be as bad after each game he plays

[b bulldog]

Our best LB, nice to have one LB that makes plays.

[Bretsky]

I was at the game today

This guy stuck out to me

SOLID SOLID player who could be a future star

[Bossman641]

Clay is an impressive pass rusher, just looks very natural doing it.

[The Leaper]

I love players with NFL genes in their DNA.

[Partial]

I'm this guys biggest fan. I think he is going to be spectacular.

If anyone can point me to a Clay Matthews USC jersey, I will be very grateful. I've googled hard without much luck.

[HowardRoark]

If anyone can point me to a Clay Matthews USC jersey, I will be very grateful. I've googled hard without much luck.

In the rare event of this lasting more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical help to avoid long-term injury.

[pbmax]

Dear Wist:

And coordinator Dom Capers unveiled a 3-2 package on passing downs in which Kampman played with his hand down for the first time and Matthews roamed behind the line before charging into his predetermined rush lane.

All my best,

Dom Capers

[Partial]

Was Kamp floating or was he always on the left? I'm assuming Clay and Kamp were the 2

[Partial]

Clay:

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/64712897.html

Kampman:

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/64711512.html

I really like this quote from Poppinga:

"I think so," he said. "Anything's possible, but for right now he had a great game. And you know what? I do what I'm told here. This team is built on linebackers. The reality is, I'm a Packer, man. This is what I signed up for. It's fine."

[pbmax]

Was Kamp floating or was he always on the left? I'm assuming Clay and Kamp were the 2

Kampman was at DE with Jolly/Raji at the nose and Jenkins at the 3 DT technique or closer to end. Matthews would be a backer with Chillar and Barnett. Matthews then could rush from the end or go to coverage.

[rbaloha1]

Initially did not like the pick -- thought CM lacked the physicality to play as an NFL olb. Also felt TT gave away too many picks.

Wrong -- physical, aggressive and instinctive. The Lions attempted reverses and misdirections at CM with no success. Fits the scheme. Bye Bye Poppinga.

[Partial]

PB, do you remember what team spent a few weeks where they had the linebackers and linemen on obvious passing downs roaming around talking and trying to disguise where they were last year? It wasn't a typical thing, it was definitely deliberate and they had everyone in the box doing it for the most part. I can't remember what team did it but I remember that it was sort of gimmicky but seems to work pretty well (in the game I saw them doing it, at least). Maybe it was the Jets? It was definitely a 3-4 team.

Anyway, I was wondering if what they had Matthews doing was like this. I didn't watch much of the game and from the sounds of it is seems like he was rushing through many different gaps.