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gwoelfel on
December 31, 2008 at
11:56PM CST
BY GERY WOELFEL
So, you want to be a scout for the Green Bay Packers?
Well, here’s your big chance.
Sort of.
Thursday afternoon, starting at 4 on ABC (Channels 7 and 12), Southern California will play Penn State in the Rose Bowl at Pasadena, Calif.
The game will feature a slew of draft-eligible players, including several who could be of keen interest to the Packers when they make their first selection in the NFL draft — the ninth overall pick.
According to a couple of NFL scouts I recently chatted with about the draft, the following players could be on the Packers’ radar:
* Southern Cal linebacker Rey Maualuga, whom some observers compare favorably to Baltimore’s stud linebacker Ray Lewis.
* Southern Cal linebacker Brian Cushing, a vicious hitter who plays the run and pass equally well.
* Southern Cal free safety Taylor Mays, a tremendous athlete who has exceptional closing speed.
* Penn State defensive end Aaron Maybin, who, at 6-foot-3, 250 pounds, seemingly has all the physical attributes to be a force.
One other player you might want to “scout’’ is Fili Moala, a defensive tackle from Southern California. He won’t likely go in the first round but could be available for the Packers in the second round.
Taylor Mays would be a welcome addition to the GB defensive backfield!!
Posted by: Optomist on January 4, 2009 12:33PM CST
I know the Jets aren't playing, but isn't there still NFL football on? Gary, quit the 3way with favre and thompson and tell us about SPORTS!!!...nevermind, I forgot that you know nothing about them!!
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