Jeff Matthews (football)

[David Harding]

At 1:36, Falcon coach Mike Smith comments on Jeff Mathews.

http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2014/05/18/5-things-we-learned-from-falcons-rookie-minicamp/

During the rookie mini-camp, the local commentators said he looked like a good stand-in for Matt Ryan – tall with a good arm.

Jeff was the only player who was asked about specifically by the reporters.  Any insights on why he got that extra attention?  

BIG ARM: Former Cornell quarterback Jeff Mathews throws a nice spiral. He also has a strong arm. Smith said the Falcons had to work with him on taking some steam off of his passes. They want to see him throw with more touch.

[rmandel]

ESPN blogger Vaughn McClure commented on Mathews each day.

"Undrafted quarterback Jeff Mathews from Cornell, at 6-4, looked like Matt Ryan standing in the pocket. And Mathews' first pass of the day was a dart. He wasn't outstanding, but solid. It was hard to get a read on the quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends with not much going on during Day 1."

Day Two: "Undrafted quarterback Jeff Mathews again threw some nice balls, but his receivers had a lot of drops throughout the day. Mathews did overthrow a couple."

[rmandel]

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Falcons rookie Jeff Mathews factors in 'wide open' No. 2 QB competition

http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2014/06/18/falcons-rookie-jeff-mathews-factors-in-wide-open-no-2-qb-competition/

[billhoward]

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Falcons rookie Jeff Mathews factors in 'wide open' No. 2 QB competition
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2014/06/18/falcons-rookie-jeff-mathews-factors-in-wide-open-no-2-qb-competition/

Matthews does well in Atlanta, it will further break our hearts over what might have been with a few more good players 2009-2013. But good luck, Jeff. I still like the scouting report remark that says Matthews' long-term NFL future is coach or general manager.

[scoop85]

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Falcons rookie Jeff Mathews factors in 'wide open' No. 2 QB competition
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2014/06/18/falcons-rookie-jeff-mathews-factors-in-wide-open-no-2-qb-competition/

Matthews does well in Atlanta, it will further break our hearts over what might have been with a few more good players 2009-2013. But good luck, Jeff. I still like the scouting report remark that says Matthews' long-term NFL future is coach or general manager.

Atlanta just traded with Houston for QB T.J. Yates, so that complicates things for Mathews

[rmandel]

Yes - Local Atlanta sports radio has TJ pretty much penciled in as the number 2 QB.

[RichH]

If {thing}... what might have been.

There. Every billhoward post.  =]

[billhoward]

Says Atlanta doesn't think it had a No. 2 QB in camp yet. For Matthews even to catch on with a team would be pretty good.

[rmandel]

Another Jeff Mathews mention.
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/open-competition-food-for-falcons-rookie-free-agen/ngRC2/?ecmp=ajc_social_facebook_2014_falcons_sfp#d6bd68fe.3648799.735408

[rmandel]

Yet another....
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2014/06/25/5-undrafted-rookies-to-watch-in-training-camp/?ecmp=ajc_social_facebook_2014_falcons_sfp

[rmandel]

Check out number 9.

http://m.ajc.com/videos/news/falcons-training-camp-day-5/vCkq9Z/

[TimV]

Hard Knocks at Faslcons' camp starts tonight on HBO. May be some material there.

[ugarte]

In the first Falcons preseason game, Matthews didn't play. In the second game he went 1-3 for 18 yards. Meanwhile their 2013 7th round pick is getting at least a couple of drives a game. Maybe something changes this week but I don't even think Matthews is the #3 guy in camp.

[scoop85]

In the first Falcons preseason game, Matthews didn't play. In the second game he went 1-3 for 18 yards. Meanwhile their 2013 7th round pick is getting at least a couple of drives a game. Maybe something changes this week but I don't even think Matthews is the #3 guy in camp.

There is speculation that the Falcons plan to park Mathews on the practice squad, and that they don't want to showcase him too much for other teams.  But who really knows what they are thinking.

[rmandel]

Unfortunately Jeff was cut by the Falcons today.  He did not make the 75 person squad.  I do not know if he still has a chance to be part of the practice squad.

http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Trim-Roster-Down-to-75-Players/eea1ef63-68a7-44bd-96eb-0a7d32190357