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Rookie Clay Matthews wasn't making a big deal out of it, but on Monday for the first time he took all his snaps at right outside linebacker with the No. 1 defense ahead of Jeremy Thompson, who had worked with the first unit throughout the spring.
Coming on the third day and the fourth practice of training camp, the move is by no means permanent. But it's a sign that from the get-go Matthews and Thompson will both have their opportunities to win the competition for the starting spot opposite Aaron Kampman, and Monday was Matthews' day to focus on making a strong impression.
"It's Day 3 of camp, it really doesn't mean much," said Matthews, whom the Packers traded up to draft in the first round, at No. 26 overall out of USC. "I know we're going to be switching back and forth. They're just trying to get some new looks here and there, and obviously the best person is going to play.
"It's a little early to say exactly what the coaches are thinking. You never know..
Source: Packers.com
