Peter King Sleeps On Clay Matthews

[pbmax]

From Monday Morning QB today, while cursing the lack of young pass rushers and finding praise for only Brian Orakpo:

Player............Team..........Games.......Sacks
Chris Long........St. Louis.....28..........8.0
Brian Orakpo......Wash..........12..........7.0
Lawrence Jackson..Sea...........28..........6.0
Clay Matthews.....G.B...........11..........5.0
Calais Campbell...Ariz..........28..........5.0
Phillip Merling...Miami.........28..........3.5
Derrick Harvey....Jax...........28..........3.5
Quentin Groves....Jax...........28..........2.5
Connor Barwin.....Houston.......12..........2.5
Larry English.....S.D...........12..........2.0
Aaron Curry.......Seattle.......12..........2.0
Everette Brown....Car...........11..........1.5
Brian Cushing.....Houston.......12..........1.5
Clint Sintim......NY Giants......3..........1.0
Robert Ayers......Denver........11..........0.0
Tyson Jackson.....K.C...........12..........0.0
Aaron Maybin......Buff..........11..........0.0
Keith Rivers......Cin...........16..........0.0
Vernon Gholston...Jets..........25..........0.0
Kentwan Balmer....SF............28..........0.0

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He also picks the Ravens:

Who I Like Tonight
Ray Rice is one of those players who needs to be seen to be believed. Last Sunday night, on 24 touches, he strafed the Steelers for 145 yards in a 20-17 overtime win. Tonight, he should get more chances than that. Baltimore needs to control the ball, keep it away from the productive Aaron Rodgers, and eat some clock. Look for Rice and Willis McGahee to combine for 35 to 40 touches, and look for the Ravens to prevail, 29-17.

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[Smidgeon]

Re: Peter King Sleeps On Clay Matthews

From Monday Morning QB today, while cursing the lack of young pass rushers and finding praise for only Brian Orakpo.

Yeah. I saw that snub. I think it's saying something that he's 4th on that totals list with several players behind him with a full season under their belts (including 2 ahead of him).

[Fritz]

Every year I see rookies on other teams, like Demeco Ryans a couple years ago, come in and make a big impact in their rookie years, and I'd wonder, "how come our rooks don't do that?"

Now we have one who has. This is so, so cool.

[pbmax]

Its also odd it didn't get a mention since Matthews is three behind but has played a game less.

[Smidgeon]

Its also odd it didn't get a mention since Matthews is three behind but has played a game less.

Also I imagine his duties are a lot more diverse than Orakpo's.

[hoosier]

Wow, Aaron Curry was supposed to be the most dynamic defensive player in last year's draft. Is he (2 sacks) really shaping up to be a bigger disappointment than AJ Hawk? Or is he doing "everything else" well aside from blitzing?

[Smidgeon]

Every year I see rookies on other teams, like Demeco Ryans a couple years ago, come in and make a big impact in their rookie years, and I'd wonder, "how come our rooks don't do that?"

Now we have one who has. This is so, so cool.

Agreed. But I would add that Raji has also flashed more than GB's 1st rounders have in recent history. Which means that TT might have just had his best draft...ever. Of course, picking up AR in 2005 was equally if not more vital.

[bobblehead]

Wow, Aaron Curry was supposed to be the most dynamic defensive player in last year's draft. Is he (2 sacks) really shaping up to be a bigger disappointment than AJ Hawk? Or is he doing "everything else" well aside from blitzing?

Is Curry the one who put on all the muscle in like 3 weeks?? I would guess if that is the guy the NFL testing for steroids might have reduced his "dynamic" abilities.

[3irty1]

I can't read Peter King anymore. He's such a Vikings fan.

[Spaulding]

I can't read Peter King anymore. He's such a Vikings fan.

Viking fan or do you mean Brett Favre fan? He seemed to like the Pack a lot better when #4 played for us.

[cheesner]

King is one of the best writers covering the NFL.

However, he has the least understanding of the game compared to other writers. This is the guy who voted for Carnell Lake as League MVP about 10 years ago. He likes to drop names, but his analysis often seems superficial and slanted.

[Bossman641]

Wow, Aaron Curry was supposed to be the most dynamic defensive player in last year's draft. Is he (2 sacks) really shaping up to be a bigger disappointment than AJ Hawk? Or is he doing "everything else" well aside from blitzing?

Is Curry the one who put on all the muscle in like 3 weeks?? I would guess if that is the guy the NFL testing for steroids might have reduced his "dynamic" abilities.

No, that was Aaron Maybin

[Lurker64]

Wow, Aaron Curry was supposed to be the most dynamic defensive player in last year's draft. Is he (2 sacks) really shaping up to be a bigger disappointment than AJ Hawk? Or is he doing "everything else" well aside from blitzing?

Curry was never a pass rusher. He's a classic 4-3 OLB, who covers well, and excels in run support. He's an outstanding player, but that's why teams passed on him because he's not an impact playmaker.

[bobblehead]

And on that note....up your butt Peter King!!!

[MJZiggy]

And on that note....up your butt Peter King!!!