Matthews: Almost a Patriot?

Nonstopdrivel
Preferred Member Topic Starter

15 years ago

Matthews: Almost a Patriot?
Feb 02, 2010 -- 11:10am

The Boston Globes Albert Breer has an interesting tidbit on Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews feeling that hed be drafted by the New England Patriots last spring. Talking with Matthews at last weeks Pro Bowl practices, Breer reports that Matthews was virtually convinced that hed end up in New England.

The Packers drafted Matthews with the 26th overall pick after packaging their second-round and two third-round picks in a trade with yep, the Patriots to move up. Matthews finished with 10 sacks, was third in the NFL defensive rookie of the year balloting and made it to the Pro Bowl as a first alternate.

"We kind of knew with my talent and where I was projected to be drafted and with (the Patriots) needs, I thought it might be a possibility I end up there," Matthews said. "But hey, (I) couldnt be happier in Green Bay.

Matthews' father, Clay Jr., played for Patriots coach Bill Belichick from 1991 to 93 in Cleveland, which made the younger Matthews think he was headed to the northeast.

Another reason I thought I might end up (there was) the simple fact that Belichick coached my father. It seemed like a perfect fit at the time," Matthews said.

Wanna join the discussion?! Login to your PACKERSHOME forum account or Register a new forum account

go.pack.go.
Veteran Member

15 years ago

Sounds like he wanted to become a Patriot....oh well, SUCK IT Patriots!

get_louder_at_lambeau
Registered

15 years ago

First Thompson gets Greg Jennings in a trade with the Pats, now Clay Matthews. They'd be well advised to stop trading with GB.

http://packersnews.net

Rockmolder
Honored Member

15 years ago

The title tricked me into thinking that we had him on the trading block.

I'm glad that we took this kid in hindsight. Even if we gave up a lot to get him. Those 3 picks that we traded away to select Clay turned out to be Darius Butler, Derek Cox and Brandon Tate. Now it isn't like we would've drafted the same guys or that we can make a conclusion on how good these guys will be just yet, but I'm liking this trade right now.

Packers_Finland
Registered

15 years ago

Derek Cox started all games in his first year, and did damn well doing it, Darius Butler looked real good at the end of the season and Tate was mostly injured. The CBs look like they'll work out great, but I still like TT's balls for having the mojo trade for Matthews. I love the guy.

This is a placeholder

Rockmolder
Honored Member

15 years ago

Derek Cox started all games in his first year, and did damn well doing it, Darius Butler looked real good at the end of the season and Tate was mostly injured. The CBs look like they'll work out great, but I still like Ted Thompson's balls for having the mojo trade for Matthews. I love the guy.

"Packers_Finland" wrote:

Oh, I'm not saying that they're busts, by any means, but they didn't have nearly the impact that Matthews had. There's a reason that the Patriots are being mocked CBs quite a lot.

Cox is amazingly talented. If they get a pass rush, that kid might become very good. Still, that's all speculation at this point, while Matthews has shown that he can get it done.

And that's with a great rusher on the other side.

British
Registered

15 years ago

I suspect Matthews was pretty upset at first. He had a chance to play for his Dad's old coach, one of the best of all time, for a team known for it's recent winning pedigree and live in Boston. But credit to him, he's thrown himself into his work in Wisconsin and I'm delighted we've got him.

aa-rod_is_cool
Registered

15 years ago

"British" wrote:

I cant imagine Clay caring about who picked him on draft day, especially considering the path he's taken to get to the NFL. He didnt start High SChool football till his senior year, Had to walk on at USC and didnt start there till he was a senior.

blank

gbguy20
Veteran Member

15 years ago

"aa-rod_is_cool" wrote:

"British" wrote:

its unbelievable to see the progress he made over ~5 years

BAD EMAIL because the address couldn ot be found, or is unable to receive mail.

British
Registered

15 years ago

#10

"aa-rod_is_cool" wrote:

"British" wrote:

You can't imagine him caring who drafted him? Where he gets drafted may define his career. It could be 6 or 7 years until he's able to become an unrestricted free agent and choose which team to join.

If he falls a few spots further past the Patriots and the Packers and ends up being taken by the Detroit Lions or Chiefs you don't think that would bother him?

As former Packer safety Matt Bowen often says over at NFP.com most players want a shot at playing for the Patriots.

Add in the fact he'd be playing for a Hall of Fame coach who coached his own father, it's understandable he had his eyes set on New England.

Important Information:

The PACKERSHOME uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. More Details Close

Fan Shout

Zero2Cool (1h) : Damn

Martha Careful (3h) : Saints are re-signing DE Chase Young to a three-year, $51 million deal worth up to $57 million.

Martha Careful (4h) : 49ers releasing FB Juszcyk any interest?

Zero2Cool (4h) : digits of four

Zero2Cool (4h) : four digits

Zero2Cool (5h) : Eh, don't think so. better to split

Zero2Cool (5h) : on new site, would Fan Shout and GameDay Chat show same messages?

Mucky Tundra (5h) : The Hall of Fame stuff probably came from a scout as Zero said; at this point though it's hard to see them moving ZT from RT

Mucky Tundra (5h) : Regarding ZT at C, Gute had said he felt C was ZTs best position after he was drafted.

Zero2Cool (6h) : LB Oren Burks to sign a 2-year, $5M deal with the Bengals.

Zero2Cool (6h) : Based on how it was worded at the time, probably scout.

beast (6h) : I don't think the media person ever told the public the source, but Gute or LaFleur did say they thought Tom has earned his spot at OT

beast (6h) : I think it was supposedly unnamed Packers source

buckeyepackfan (7h) : Was that Gute or Lefleur or someone else?

buckeyepackfan (7h) : Zach Tom could be a really good guard, an all pro tackle, but probably be a HOF Center. Who said that?

Zero2Cool (7h) : It's March 10th. I don't think anything is done.

Martha Careful (7h) : if we think CB is done, we have a poor roster

Mucky Tundra (7h) : CB and OG in FA, narrows down the top of the draft board a little

Martha Careful (8h) : Meh....I hope we can get Ward 49ers or Murphy Vikings

Zero2Cool (8h) : Yes

Martha Careful (8h) : did Nate Hobbs just sign with us CB Raiders?

Zero2Cool (8h) : Jets have agreed to terms with former Ravens CB Brandon Stephens

Zero2Cool (8h) : Aaron Banks’ PFF grade was 0.1 worse than Elgton Jenkins last year.

Zero2Cool (8h) : Muwahaha

Zero2Cool (8h) : Oh awesome! Nostrawrongus says 4th so SUPER BOWL ON TRACK!!

dhazer (9h) : to be honest the freee agent market isnt that great this year so I can handle a 500 yr or sub 500 is fine, i see us as 4th in division

dhazer (9h) : Hi Dave long time no see

Mucky Tundra (9h) : Slaton to the Begals=Guaranteed Big Boy in the first 3 rounds

Mucky Tundra (9h) : WE SIGNED SOMEONE!!!!!!1!

Zero2Cool (9h) : Former #Packers DT TJ Slaton headed to the #Bengals on a 2-year $15.1M deal.

Zero2Cool (9h) : 4-year $77M for Packers new guard Aaron Banks

Zero2Cool (9h) : OL Patrick Mekari to sign with the Jaguars.

Zero2Cool (9h) : oops

Zero2Cool (9h) : Josh Sweat to Cardinals

Martha Careful (9h) : Josh Sweat to the Arizona Cardinals.

Mucky Tundra (9h) : Surprises the Seahawks signed Darnold for that money

buckeyepackfan (10h) : Depends on what Kupp is igned for.

Martha Careful (10h) : The Bears are adding to their defensive line. Chicago is signing former Colts pass-rusher Dayo Odeyingbo to a three-year, $48 million deal

Zero2Cool (10h) : Free agent DT Poona Ford to the #Rams on a 3-year, $30M

dfosterf (10h) : Imo cooper kupp is pretty much stupid money spending

Zero2Cool (10h) : Dayo Odeyingbo to the Bears

Zero2Cool (10h) : oops

Zero2Cool (10h) : CB Darius Slay to sign with the Steelers

buckeyepackfan (10h) : Justin Fields to The Jets!

Martha Careful (10h) : Justin Field to the Jets

buckeyepackfan (10h) : Cooper Kupp! After all the stupid money is spent.

Zero2Cool (10h) : Colts are signing Vikings S Cam Bynum

buckeyepackfan (10h) : "Stupid Money" week underway. Let's see if Gute can pluck another gem this year. #8 & #29 last year, who can it be this year? My money is on

Martha Careful (10h) : Former Eagles cornerback Darius Slay is signing with the Steelers, per Jordan Schultz.

Martha Careful (10h) : Sam Darnold is off to the Seattle Seahawks. It’s a three-year, $110.5 m 55m guaranteed.

Please sign in to use Fan Shout

2024 Packers Schedule

Friday, Sep 6 @ 7:15 PM

Eagles

29 - 34

Sunday, Sep 15 @ 12:00 PM

COLTS

16 - 10

Sunday, Sep 22 @ 12:00 PM

Titans

30 - 14

Sunday, Sep 29 @ 12:00 PM

VIKINGS

29 - 31

Sunday, Oct 6 @ 3:25 PM

Rams

24 - 19

Sunday, Oct 13 @ 12:00 PM

CARDINALS

34 - 13

Sunday, Oct 20 @ 12:00 PM

TEXANS

24 - 22

Sunday, Oct 27 @ 12:00 PM

Jaguars

30 - 27

Sunday, Nov 3 @ 3:25 PM

LIONS

14 - 24

Sunday, Nov 17 @ 12:00 PM

Bears

20 - 19

Sunday, Nov 24 @ 3:25 PM

49ERS

38 - 10

Thursday, Nov 28 @ 7:20 PM

DOLPHINS

30 - 17

Thursday, Dec 5 @ 7:15 PM

Lions

31 - 34

Sunday, Dec 15 @ 7:20 PM

Seahawks

30 - 13

Monday, Dec 23 @ 7:15 PM

SAINTS

34 - 0

Sunday, Dec 29 @ 3:25 PM

Vikings

25 - 27

Sunday, Jan 5 @ 12:00 PM

BEARS

22 - 24

Sunday, Jan 12 @ 3:30 PM

Eagles

10 - 22