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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2012 18:28:53 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2012 18:45:29 GMT -8
Ryan is good. I like him a lot. But man has the RB position taken a serious dive over the past 10 years. Linebackers are so big and strong now they make it impossible for RBs to stay young and healthy.
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Post by aztecryan on Jan 25, 2012 21:33:53 GMT -8
Kid works hard. He just needs to focus on holding on to the ball in traffic. Runs hard, good speed, can catch the ball out of the backfield, just hold on to it and he'll be fine.
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Post by Frantic on Jan 26, 2012 13:52:22 GMT -8
Mathews is a good running back, but a Pro Bowler? Mathews 2012 stats:
#12 in rushing yards.
1,091 rushing yards. (One of 15 running backs to eclipse 1,000 yards).
Averaged 77 yards per game.
5 fumbles, which ties him with Cedrick Benson for most RB fumbles in the NFL.
His longest run of the year was 39 yards.
He seems injury prone.
One traditional knock is that he has trouble picking up blitz. Don't know if that's still valid.
Does anyone think he worth the two #1 picks we spent? Some argue there's little or no drop-off between Matthews and undrafted free agent Tolbert.
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Post by aztecryan on Jan 26, 2012 15:53:35 GMT -8
Just two different types of backs. It doesn't help that Norv doesn't know how to use them properly.
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Post by aztecmusician on Jan 26, 2012 16:28:14 GMT -8
Mathews is a good running back, but a Pro Bowler? Mathews 2012 stats: #12 in rushing yards. 1,091 rushing yards. (One of 15 running backs to eclipse 1,000 yards). Averaged 77 yards per game. 5 fumbles, which ties him with Cedrick Benson for most RB fumbles in the NFL. His longest run of the year was 39 yards. He seems injury prone. One traditional knock is that he has trouble picking up blitz. Don't know if that's still valid. Does anyone think he worth the two #1 picks we spent? Some argue there's little or no drop-off between Matthews and undrafted free agent Tolbert. The Chargers need to draft another RB this year, preferably in the first 2 rounds. Mathews is too injury prone, if the Chargers make it to the playoffs next year depth at RB will be crucial. Remember the images of a dinged up LT unable to go vs. New England in the AFC championship game? Ryan has some big play ability, team that up with Tolbert and another quality back and the Chargers might have something. |
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Post by The Aztec Panther on Jan 26, 2012 18:22:08 GMT -8
Yeah, talk about a guy who doesn't deserve to be there!
A.J. blew it BIG TIME when he took Mathews. There was a stud D lineman there waiting to fill Jamal Williams' shoes, but Smith went with Mathews instead. Another OOPS pick. Good to great running backs are almost always available in the 2nd & 3rd rounds, stud D Linemen aren't.
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