Big Ernie McCracken Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I just have a feeling this could be the week Matthews takes over this juicy spot. They drafted him to be the lead guy, let Sproles go, and he's showing a short area burst that Tolbert will never have, great top end speed, and A+ receiving skills. After getting entirely burned by him last year as 1st rounder, the price was great this year and it seems his talent is surfacing a bit more with every touch. It may be wishful thinking but with Tolbert hobbled and a week removed from a key fumble, Matthews is primed to explode IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.K.Trey Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 better have been a dynasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAUgrad Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I just have a feeling this could be the week Matthews takes over this juicy spot. They drafted him to be the lead guy, let Sproles go, and he's showing a short area burst that Tolbert will never have, great top end speed, and A+ receiving skills. After getting entirely burned by him last year as 1st rounder, the price was great this year and it seems his talent is surfacing a bit more with every touch. It may be wishful thinking but with Tolbert hobbled and a week removed from a key fumble, Matthews is primed to explode IMO. I agree. Watching him play against NE, he looked good. Ran through tackles and just seems to have a great burst while being tough to bring down. High upside on him assuming he's over any potential injury issues from last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 This is the week of Tolbert! Tolbert I tell you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stethant Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 As a Tolbert owner I agree with you - trying to move him now while I can. Lightly injured whereas Matthews is all healed up, potential for fumbles, superior skill set of Matthews. I admit this could end up breaking either way, but if I can package him in trade for an RB not part of RBBC I'll do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Stanky Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) I think it really depends on how much Mathews has improved at blitz pickup. I do agree though that this should be the week that they feature him. They need to find out if he's capable of it, as Tolbert is a FA after this season. Watching SD play Mathews looks the part of a stud RB, but if he can't protect Rivers then Tolbert will continue to have a large role. Edited September 23, 2011 by Capt. Stanky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montster Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 As a Tolbert owner I agree with you - trying to move him now while I can. Lightly injured whereas Matthews is all healed up, potential for fumbles, superior skill set of Matthews. I admit this could end up breaking either way, but if I can package him in trade for an RB not part of RBBC I'll do it. In a 14-team redraft, the Ingram owner was looking to sell. I offered Tolbert for Ingram on Wednesday. He accepted it last night. I was high on Tolbert before the season (and own him in another redraft), but I like what I've seen Mathews so far. My team is strong enough that I figured I could go for the high reward in Ingram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ernie McCracken Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 better have been a dynasty. Keeper 1 player offense 1 player defense I didn't say it was a good pick, but it was the pick I made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseudolefty Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I concur with the comments being made on this thread that Matthews is the more explosive runner but Tolbert is the more reliable pass blocker. The local newspapers have reported that Matthew's lack of pass blocking experience and ability is the only thing keeping him from getting more playing time on passing downs. Rivers is the franchise so protection is the key. It's ironic that in prior years, LT and Sproles were deemed as excellent pass blockers although smaller in stature than Matthews. Matthews just needs to step up that part of his game. The coaching staff prefers Tolbert in the redzone as well, although I think Matthews deserves some redzone opportunities since he's pretty big himself and can run in between the tackles too. It really seems that Matthews is on the cusp of being a productive player. He's certainly doing more with his touches this year. As long as he can minimize putting the ball on the ground (Tolbert too), he should be getting more opportunities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I'm gonna go grab him from the waiver wire. Thanks for the intel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I'm gonna go grab him from the waiver wire. Thanks for the intel. Dude. I'm not Mutosian, but Rice is a way better pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Stanky Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Tolbert practiced today. Not sure if he was limited or not. I was hoping to see another missed practice. I still think this is the week Mathews gets more work than Tolbert. I'm playing Mathews.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Tolberts fumbalitis has cost him snaps. Look for a 80/20 split going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampSampson Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I got both players in a redraft league. On the fence whom to start this week next to Forte....? Aye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ernie McCracken Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RattlerB Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Guess I shouldn't have left him on my bench... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byron2112 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I just have a feeling this could be the week Matthews takes over this juicy spot. They drafted him to be the lead guy, let Sproles go, and he's showing a short area burst that Tolbert will never have, great top end speed, and A+ receiving skills. After getting entirely burned by him last year as 1st rounder, the price was great this year and it seems his talent is surfacing a bit more with every touch. It may be wishful thinking but with Tolbert hobbled and a week removed from a key fumble, Matthews is primed to explode IMO. Nice call. I really like Tolbert, I like the way he runs with power and violence but you sure called the timing on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Stanky Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) Today's game made me so happy I even lost Britt today, but fortunately I am stacked at WR in that league. My #2 RB behind Rice was my only weakness. Now I might have another RB #1 to match with Rice. Edited September 26, 2011 by Capt. Stanky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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