Comments on: Was move for Matthews worth it?

By: DaveK

DaveK — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:45:41 +0000

On T.J. Lang: “The Packers get a great value in this solid all-around tackle. He just needs to get a bit stronger, but his versatility and athleticism make him a potential eventual replacement for either Chad Clifton or Mark Tauscher.”

By: 56Coop

56Coop — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:45:12 +0000

Really surprised with TT as most of you seem to be. Just hope Raji can leave the weed alone, pass his drug tests & play.

By: DaveK

DaveK — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:18:02 +0000

Does anyone think that a 4th round tackle will be able to come in and start at RT this year? I don’t. Tackles that are ready to start in the NFL don’t last over 100 picks. Best case scenario is you find a gem that can play behind Clifton for a year and then start the next 10!

Clifton will start at LT.
Colledge at LG.
Spitz at center.
Preston or Sitton at RG.
Our right tackle this year is most likely going to be Tauscher, Moll, Barbre, or Giacomini.

By: PackerBelle

PackerBelle — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:33:45 +0000

I think we got a couple of new starters for our defense in the first round. We probably did give up a little too much for Matthews but given how badly our defense stunk last year and the move to 3-4, I think it was something we needed to do.

I’m hopeful that we can get an offensive lineman today because that is the other big area of concern for me.

I am so glad that TT didn’t go with Crabtree. The guy is talented but we have some pretty darn good WRs as it is and we needed to shore up the defense. And there wasn’t enough of a skill/talent difference between Raji and Crabtree to justify going for Crabtree instead of the need.

By: tiponline

tiponline — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:11:43 +0000

I really like both of our picks today. I thought to myself these are very uncharacteristic draft moves for TT. Then of course I realized these were
really Mr. Capers’ picks. GOOD JOB DOM! THANK YOU! I think Dom should pick the offensive players too!

By: DaveK

DaveK — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:44:18 +0000

Wow, the front seven on defense just got a bunch better. I think it gives Capers a bunch of flexibility to run a hybrid version of the 3-4 and 4-3. It will really keep the opposing offense guessing. Improved front seven, solid secondary, better coaching equals top 10 defense.

I wonder how soon after the trade Thompson faxed Tauscher a contract offer. I don’t buy McGinn’s story about the Packer’s not being interesting in bringing him back. Pre-draft smoke screen just like the Crabtree bit.

By: Cindy V

Cindy V — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:02:11 +0000

I thought day one of the draft was a good one. Tightwad Ted surprised us all with his trade up for a second first round pick. I was at Lambeau and everyone was astonished to see the Packers up to the table a for the 26th pick. I was hoping Tightwad Ted would draft for need and I’m glad to see that he did. Finally.

By: Dave In Tucson

Dave In Tucson — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:44:13 +0000

1) I’m glad to see TT/MM focusing on defensive positions so far–it’s a good indication they realized just how disasterous the defensive problems were last season

2) Yeah, it seems like a lot to give up for one pick (tho nothing like what the Bears gave up for Cutler). Mostly I like their usual strategy of trading down to get more picks, but I’m willing to hold off judgement until we can see Matthews in preseason (& hopefully also the regular season)

D∈T

By: Ace

Ace — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:04:41 +0000

Wow. I am shocked. My prediction–this is totally unlike TT and it will be a super move. I was listening to ESPN this am to the draft special with Kiper et al. Question-what player will have the biggest impact of this year’s draftees. After throwing out several obvious candidates-Stafford, Sanchez, Smiths, Crabtree the Answer-Clay Matthews. My guess is that TT had him up with Raji even though pre draft ratings would not put them that close. I think this is a very good 1-2 start. Next pick hopefully an OT.

By: pmenadue

pmenadue — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:21:57 +0000

I RARELY agree with Thompson, but today I can’t. Raji and Pickett make the perfect anchor for the 3-4 and they really needed another LB so Popinga can cover on Special Teams. I would have preferred keeping the third round pick, BUT you have to pay to play.