Packers roundup: Would re-signing Clay Matthews be a good move?
A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Friday, March 20.
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The Los Angeles Rams released Clay Matthews on Thursday. As a result, many Packers fans have debated the possibility of him returning to Green Bay.
It’s certainly an interesting thought. Matthews showed he can still generate pressure on quarterbacks with the Rams last season, finishing with eight sacks in 13 games.
If he was re-signed, he wouldn’t need to be a starter in Mike Pettine’s defense. With the Smith Bros. starting and Rashan Gary potentially seeing an increased role, Matthews would provide depth, which is important at a premium position. Whether Matthews would be willing to return in that role is another question.
Some have discussed the possibility of playing inside linebacker as he did in 2014 and 2015. If he returns, I’d like to see him used as a rotational pass rusher.
What are your thoughts?
News and notes from around FanSided
Grading free agency moves Green Bay has made so far (Lombardi Ave)
Lombardi Ave’s Evan Siegel gives his take on the free agency moves made by Green Bay so far, and he gives the team a grade for their two signings.
Affordable remaining free agents (Dairyland Express – Paul Bretl)
Paul Bretl of Dairyland Express looks at six affordable free agents the Packers should consider signing.
Four tight ends still available (Dairyland Express – Brian Sampson)
Brian Sampson of Dairyland Express looks at three free-agent tight ends still available, and one potential trade target.
More news and notes from around the internet
Packers Tailgate Tour canceled; nonprofits to be supported with donations (Packers.com)
Clay Matthews’ release fuels speculation about possible return to Green Bay (PackersNews.com – Tom Silverstein and Jim Owczarski)
3 free agents the Packers should still target (Packers Wire – Zach Kruse)
Could a reunion with Clay Matthews make sense for the Packers? (247Sports.com – Zachary Jacobson)
Pack-A-Day Podcast – Episode 603 – Potential Packer Delanie Walker (Cheesehead TV)
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