Let me start by saying Clay Matthews is one of my top-five favorite Packers in my lifetime. I am not here to argue that the Packers should move on from him. I am, however, saying it’s time to consider him in the “prove it” category.
There is a lot of talk about giving Datone Jones a “prove it” contract. Nick Perry is about to get paid (hopefully by the Packers) for having a big year on a “prove it” contract. Perhaps Eddie Lacy will get something similar. The Packers regularly issue proverbial ultimatums to players.
I am glad the Packers are more patient than a lot of teams in the NFL, but this league is still about what you have done lately.