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Clay Matthews
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#52 Clay Matthews
 Pos: Linebacker
NFL Team: GNB
Injury: Probable
Injury Type: jaw
Experience: 0
College: USC
Height: 75
Weight: 245
Born: 5/14/1986
SUMMARY
Green Bay ranked just 20th defensively, but managed a whooping nine defensive/special teams touchdowns. The Packers were a big play defense, getting 22 interceptions and six fumble recoveries. Their pass rush was lacking, though, and Green Bay struggled stopping the run all season long. The Packers hoped to address those deficiencies during the draft, taking tackle B.J. Raji and linebacker Clay Matthews. Both players are instant upgrades defensively and should provide this unit a lift. Aaron Kampman is the top pass rusher for the Packers off the end and one of the elite rushers in the game, but he needs some help. The Packers secondary is solid. Charles Woodson and Al Harris are getting older, but still do well in coverage and are capable of making big plays. Will Blackmon is the top return man for the Packers. He had two return scores last season and is an above average returner.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
Don't count on the Packers getting nine touchdowns again, but they have some potential. Their sack totals should increase and the secondary has upside for turnovers. The Packers will allow some yards and points, though, which hurt their value some. Consider them a marginal every-week starter for fantasy teams.
2009-05-04 11:11:00
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers LB Clay Matthews will line up up at outside linebacker in the Packers' 3-4 alignment. His position will be similar to the stand-up 'elephant' defensive end he played in the University of Southern California's 4-3 defense last year. 'I was able to rush the passer a little more, drop into coverage, just provide a little versatility to the game,' Matthews said. 'Now that I'm at a true 3-4 system, I can use the skills I learned at SC and continue to develop them.'
2009 Draft Guide - Def / STs
 # 1  Pittsburgh SteelersPIT  
 # 2  Philadelphia EaglesPHI Hot
 # 3  New York GiantsNYG  
 # 4  Minnesota VikingsMIN  
 # 5  Baltimore RavensBAL  
 # 6  New York JetsNYJ Sleeper
 # 7  Tennessee TitansTEN  
 # 8  Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM  
 # 9  Arizona CardinalsARI  
 # 10  Dallas CowboysDAL  
 # 11  New England PatriotsNWE  
 # 12  Indianapolis ColtsIND  
 # 13  San Diego ChargersSDG  
 # 14  Chicago BearsCHI  
 # 15  Miami DolphinsMIA  
 # 16  Green Bay PackersGNB Sleeper
 # 17  Washington RedskinsWAS  
 # 18  Carolina PanthersCAR  
 # 19  Seattle SeahawksSEA Sleeper
 # 20  San Francisco 49ersSFO  
 # 21  Buffalo BillsBUF  
 # 22  Houston TexansHOU  
 # 23  Jacksonville JaguarsJAC Cold
 # 24  Atlanta FalconsATL  
 # 25  Oakland RaidersOAK  
 # 26  New Orleans SaintsNOR  
 # 27  Cincinnati BengalsCIN  
 # 28  St. Louis RamsSTL  
 # 29  Cleveland BrownsCLE  
 # 30  Kansas City ChiefsKAN  
 # 31  Detroit LionsDET  
 # 32  Denver BroncosDEN  
»  Hot -- Moving Up in the Player Rankings.
»  Cold -- Moving Down in the Player Rankings.
»  Injury Concern.
»  Sleeper.
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