“Clay prefers to play outside”. That being said, there is no better fit for Smith than Green Bay would be. “Anytime you can add someone to facilitate that, that’s a good thing”.
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The 6-foot-2, 237-pound Martinez, who led Stanford in tackles each of the last two seasons, received high marks from the Packers’ decision-makers. Coach Mike McCarthy has said Matthews is moving back outside this season, but that didn’t cause Thompson to bite on an inside linebacker in the first three rounds. “It’s something that was discussed and wanted to accomplish, to try and acquire more picks in this draft, and we did”.
There’s no reason to think Martinez will immediately supplant either Ryan or Sam Barrington as a starter in the base defense, but the Packers might not need him to. “I don’t think it was as big of a need as some members of the media like to say it is”. Matthews and veteran Julius Peppers project as the starters at outside linebacker. “But, adding a good player is always good”. He places great value on size, in part because big men are so hard to find. Lowry could slot into a backup role right away. Crockett, in his rookie season a year ago, only had nine carries for 21 yards.
Spriggs is well-suited to take on the pass rushers of the NFL. Neither one can cover a tight end down the field. Other teams will also be interested in Smith in the second round.
“There’s all different kind of scenarios that you look at”, Thompson said.
The move should shore up Green Bay’s thin offensive line. Another fourth-rounder, Carl Bradford (2014), has also since relocated to the position. Countess was tabbed by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round, the 196 pick overall.
“Right now, I’m just looking forward to going in there, learning the playbook and learning about Packer history – doing whatever they need me to do”, Martinez said. “The opportunity presented itself to go up, and we took it”.
That prophecy was realized on Saturday when Green Bay selected the Stanford senior with the first of the team’s two compensatory fourth-round selections (131st overall). Davis is one of Todd McShay’s standouts as he felt he stood out the most when watching Jared’s tape.
Jason Spriggs hopes to have Aaron Rodgers’ back – and his front, side and basically anything else. “Just go in there to work, ‘” Burks said.
In his four seasons at Rocky, McCullouch hauled in 291 passes for 4,242 yards and 43 touchdowns.
Spriggs is the highest IU selection since fellow offensive tackle Rodger Saffold, the 33rd overall selection in 2010 by the Rams.
“When they told me that I would 100 percent get a free agent contract, I was like ‘this is incredible”. “He was still sitting there on the board, and we were fortunate enough to pick him”.
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As soon as he got the call from the Packers, a Packers hat was tossed to Clark so he could wear it for the announcement and his first interview as an National Football League draftee. A team captain, Clark had 75 tackles and six sacks for the Bruins last season. “We want to solidify that group”, Grigson said.
