Jeff Matthews (football)

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rmandel

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August 27, 2014, 02:29:08 AM
From a review of last night's (8/26) episode of Hard Knocks,


Jeff Mathews Goes Through Rookie Growing Pains

Patric Schneider/Associated Press

The Cornell product is the Ivy League's all-time leading passer (11,284 yards), but a tough-love meeting with offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter indicated Mathews was struggling with the complex verbiage of an NFL .

Mathews also struggled on the practice field to imitate the authoritative cadence of starting signal-caller Matt Ryan, making it all the more difficult to establish himself as a keeper in the quarterback room.

With projected backup T.J. Yates having thrown two interceptions versus the Texans and 2013 seventh-round pick Sean Renfree no sure commodity, Mathews had a real shot to stick. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to command the offense and execute well enough in the limited practice reps he had.

Even with cameras on him, Ryan was unafraid to give a cold, honest assessment of Mathews' lack of conviction. That was at least part of what cost Mathews to be released in the latest round of cuts. He didn't play one snap in the preseason game, and he was the last player shown in the episode to be released.

Mathews has a strong arm, as even Ryan will attest to, but he must be more of a leader and display better confidence if he's meant to have a shot in the NFL again.

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August 27, 2014, 10:34:50 AM
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Josh '99

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August 27, 2014, 12:25:08 PM
Quote from: rmandelFrom a review of last night's (8/26) episode of Hard Knocks,


Jeff Mathews Goes Through Rookie Growing Pains

Patric Schneider/Associated Press

The Cornell product is the Ivy League's all-time leading passer (11,284 yards), but a tough-love meeting with offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter indicated Mathews was struggling with the complex verbiage of an NFL .

Mathews also struggled on the practice field to imitate the authoritative cadence of starting signal-caller Matt Ryan, making it all the more difficult to establish himself as a keeper in the quarterback room.

With projected backup T.J. Yates having thrown two interceptions versus the Texans and 2013 seventh-round pick Sean Renfree no sure commodity, Mathews had a real shot to stick. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to command the offense and execute well enough in the limited practice reps he had.

Even with cameras on him, Ryan was unafraid to give a cold, honest assessment of Mathews' lack of conviction. That was at least part of what cost Mathews to be released in the latest round of cuts. He didn't play one snap in the preseason game, and he was the last player shown in the episode to be released.

Mathews has a strong arm, as even Ryan will attest to, but he must be more of a leader and display better confidence if he's meant to have a shot in the NFL again.
Being denigrated by noted choke artist Matt Ryan just makes Mathews look better in my eyes.
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ugarte

#33
August 28, 2014, 05:39:39 PM
Quote from: Josh '99
Quote from: rmandelFrom a review of last night's (8/26) episode of Hard Knocks,


Jeff Mathews Goes Through Rookie Growing Pains

Patric Schneider/Associated Press

The Cornell product is the Ivy League's all-time leading passer (11,284 yards), but a tough-love meeting with offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter indicated Mathews was struggling with the complex verbiage of an NFL .

Mathews also struggled on the practice field to imitate the authoritative cadence of starting signal-caller Matt Ryan, making it all the more difficult to establish himself as a keeper in the quarterback room.

With projected backup T.J. Yates having thrown two interceptions versus the Texans and 2013 seventh-round pick Sean Renfree no sure commodity, Mathews had a real shot to stick. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to command the offense and execute well enough in the limited practice reps he had.

Even with cameras on him, Ryan was unafraid to give a cold, honest assessment of Mathews' lack of conviction. That was at least part of what cost Mathews to be released in the latest round of cuts. He didn't play one snap in the preseason game, and he was the last player shown in the episode to be released.

Mathews has a strong arm, as even Ryan will attest to, but he must be more of a leader and display better confidence if he's meant to have a shot in the NFL again.
Being denigrated by noted choke artist Matt Ryan just makes Mathews look better in my eyes.
There you go. Develop that coping mechanism.
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