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    Taylor Mays a Packers?



    A picture of former USC safety Taylor Mays was posted on twitter wearing a Green Bay Packers beanie. Could there be a connection? Maybe, but if you look at the jersey in the background (in the mirror) you will see it is at his best friend's (and current Packers OLB) house, Clay Matthews III. But I wouldn't be surprised one bit if Mays is the Packers top choice in the 2010 draft. I have heard (for quite some time) that the Packers scouts and coaches really like Mays and think they can utilize his strengths in their defense. They see a hard working, football junkie that is very coachable that has the desire to be the best football player he can be. Mays also has commented that he would love to be a Packers because of the Packers tradition and outstanding Packers fans.
    Still don't know if I want the Packers to draft him but I guess I wouldn't be that mad if they did. Recievers would sure think twice about running across the middle with this guy playing SS. Also love the fact that Clay has a pretty nice gym at his house, no offseason for this guy.
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    I've said for a while I like Mays in our defense.
    "I would love to have a guy that always gets the key hit, a pitcher that always makes his best pitch and a manager that can always make the right decision. The problem is getting him to put down his beer and come out of the stands and do those things." - Danny Murraugh

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    • #3
      I actually like Mays, but I'm disheartened by this news. This almost assures that he won't be a Packer.
      "There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted Thompson

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      • #4
        Originally posted by HarveyWallbangers
        I actually like Mays, but I'm disheartened by this news. This almost assures that he won't be a Packer.

        He's not a lost cause until Bretsky says he's ours.

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        • #5
          Is he Aaron Rouse redux?
          "The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."

          KYPack

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Fritz
            Is he Aaron Rouse redux?
            I don't think so. Size wise they are similar. However, Mays is not as stiff in the hips as Rouse was known to be coming out of Va. Tech. He's not as good in deep coverage as Collins is, but would be an upgrade over even a healthy Bigby,
            I can't run no more
            With that lawless crowd
            While the killers in high places
            Say their prayers out loud
            But they've summoned, they've summoned up
            A thundercloud
            They're going to hear from me - Leonard Cohen

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            • #7
              Taylor Mays a Packers? Fan?


              That's a nice hat too.

              Also unless he has an earring in the other ear, isn't he a 'mo?
              Lombardi told Starr to "Run it, and let's get the hell out of here!" - 'Ice Bowl' December 31, 1967

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Fritz
                Is he Aaron Rouse redux?
                I don't think so. I think Rouse was in the 4.6s in the 40--while Mays is 4.4s. Big difference there. I think he's more like Sean Taylor athletically, isn't he? People that have been studying would no better.
                "There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted Thompson

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by HarveyWallbangers
                  Originally posted by Fritz
                  Is he Aaron Rouse redux?
                  I don't think so. I think Rouse was in the 4.6s in the 40--while Mays is 4.4s. Big difference there. I think he's more like Sean Taylor athletically, isn't he? People that have been studying would no better.
                  He is athletically like Sean Taylor without the coverage skills and no wear near the ball hawk abilities. Its a shame what happened to Sean Taylor, I think he might have been the top defensive player in the game if not for his death.

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                  • #10
                    TM was a projected top 10 last season. Injuries and many new defensive players caused TM to have a sub par year.

                    A Steve Atwater clone -- not Aaron Rouse. Check the 40 time. Outstanding talent that could start from day one.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by HarveyWallbangers
                      Originally posted by Fritz
                      Is he Aaron Rouse redux?
                      I don't think so. I think Rouse was in the 4.6s in the 40--while Mays is 4.4s. Big difference there. I think he's more like Sean Taylor athletically, isn't he? People that have been studying would no better.
                      Here's Rouse's Combine and Pro Day numbers. http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...2007&genpos=SS

                      By the way, Rouse was waived by the Giants after they signed Antrel Rolle.
                      I can't run no more
                      With that lawless crowd
                      While the killers in high places
                      Say their prayers out loud
                      But they've summoned, they've summoned up
                      A thundercloud
                      They're going to hear from me - Leonard Cohen

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                      • #12
                        Please lord, no Mays. He has Roy Williams Jr. wrote all over him. Do we really need another SS who can punish in the box but is a liability in coverage? People fall in love with combine numbers too much. Without the talent of the '08 USC defense what did he do last year except for disappoint time and time again?

                        I guess I've just never understood the love affair with this guy. Looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane.
                        "I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious." - Vince Lombardi

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                        • #13
                          Yes please to Taylor Mays. A 6'4" safety who ran a 4.24 at the combine?

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by DannoMac21
                            Yes please to Taylor Mays. A 6'4" safety who ran a 4.24 at the combine?
                            That alone is not enough to draft a guy in the 1st round unless you are Al Davis. That said, I think some people have gone overboard with their criticism of Mays this year. In my opinion he is neither Ed Reed nor Roy Williams. A talented guy who has some things he needs to work on.
                            I can't run no more
                            With that lawless crowd
                            While the killers in high places
                            Say their prayers out loud
                            But they've summoned, they've summoned up
                            A thundercloud
                            They're going to hear from me - Leonard Cohen

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                            • #15
                              As i prepped for the Packerrats mock I noticed that the Steelers will have a number of interesting players to choose from. According to the Packerrats mock as it stands now the OT from Rutgers, Bulaga, Iupati, and that Verhoosewhatsit guy may still be available. The Michigan DE, Mays, a talented 5'10" corner, and a couple of good LB's are left also. Somebody from that group is going to make it to the Packers a little bit later.

                              It wouldn't shock me if TT sees Mays as a good football player and picks him.

                              Edit: Man...it would tick me off if The Rutgers OT, Bulaga, Iupati, Brandon Graham, Taylor Mays, and that cornerback are all gone by the time we pick...in the mock and also in the real thing.
                              [QUOTE=George Cumby] ...every draft (Ted) would pick a solid, dependable, smart, athletically limited linebacker...the guy who isn't doing drugs, going to strip bars, knocking around his girlfriend or making any plays of game changing significance.

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