Compare/Contrast the USC LBs

nunusguy · #1 03-24-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by painekiller

His lack of experience as a starter is a moot point to me.

Matthews only starts his senior year while the other 2 LBs are 3-year starters at USC and you don't think that means anything ?

mussop · #2 03-26-2009, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by nunusguy

Matthews only starts his senior year while the other 2 LBs are 3-year starters at USC and you don't think that means anything ?

Doesnt bother me either. So what if he was a late bloomer. The guy walked on and eventually worked his way into the starting lineup on one of the best college defenses in history. He wasnt given anything he took it. The fact is he was good enough to start when they were at there best. He wasnt just a complimentary player either, he made plays all over the field, big plays and lots of them. He has all the measurables and obviously the determination to succeed. All he needs is a Texans uniform.

John S · #3 03-26-2009, 08:19 AM

I want the Texans to take Clay because he has had to work harder than the other two to get where he is. While I thought the incident with the sideline reporter and Rey was funny, it shows his lack of maturity. I think he is most likely of the three to get in trouble at a night club after 2 a.m. Cushing seems to be a pretty boy who only cares about workingout. He could be the next David Bostian.

jppaul · #4 03-26-2009, 01:43 PM

Interestingly enough, Clay Matthews is still shooting up the board. He now rates a 94 on Scouts, Inc. which ranks as the second LB behind Aaron Curry, or overall the 10th best player on the board.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft

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mussop · #5 03-27-2009, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jppaul

Interestingly enough, Clay Matthews is still shooting up the board. He now rates a 94 on Scouts, Inc. which ranks as the second LB behind Aaron Curry, or overall the 10th best player on the board.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft

(note: they have edited the non-premium content yet)

Cleveland has a visit scheduled with him. Wouldnt it be amazing if he went 5th overall?

nunusguy · #6 03-27-2009, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mussop

Cleveland has a visit scheduled with him. Wouldnt it be amazing if he went 5th overall?

Jason Babin was probably a third-round value who ended up as a first-rounder based in large part upon a solid combine while Matthews starts as maybe a second-rounder in a Draft which is substantially weaker than Babins Draft, also has a very impressive combine and ends up no telling where in the first round ? Hats off to Matthews, he's making the most of his opportunity this year.

Roy P · #7 03-27-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mussop

Cleveland has a visit scheduled with him. Wouldnt it be amazing if he went 5th overall?

Cleveland also has the 36th pick of the draft. Perhaps they want to do their due dilligence in case he falls to their 2nd round pick. Also, they may have an idea about trading up to Philly's 28th pick (they have 2 first round picks).

The draft boards I've seen have him listed 26th, 22nd, and 20th. However, we all know that guys don't always follow the "experts" predictions. Last year, Devin Thomas was expected to go in the 20's, but on draft day he dropped to 34 for Washington. The year before Lamar Woodley fell to 46 to Pittsburgh after folks expected him to go around 23.

Another thought is that they could trade down from #5.

mussop · #8 03-27-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Roy P

Cleveland also has the 36th pick of the draft. Perhaps they want to do their due dilligence in case he falls to their 2nd round pick. Also, they may have an idea about trading up to Philly's 28th pick (they have 2 first round picks).

The draft boards I've seen have him listed 26th, 22nd, and 20th. However, we all know that guys don't always follow the "experts" predictions. Last year, Devin Thomas was expected to go in the 20's, but on draft day he dropped to 34 for Washington. The year before Lamar Woodley fell to 46 to Pittsburgh after folks expected him to go around 23.

Another thought is that they could trade down from #5.

I could see them trading down. If Raji was there at #5 and I would trade our 1, 2 and one of our 4ths for him. He and Curry are the onlu players in this draft I would even consider trading up for. I know that is alot but I think Raji would have a huge impact on our defense addressing our biggest weekness. Stopping the run.