Best thing for him would be if San Diego traded him... Probably become a Star elsewhere
easyliving
SBR Hall of Famer
06-25-12
8876
#2
guy simply can not stay healthy. Just another example of why you should never draft a RB in the first round very rarely lives up to potential.
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Sam Odom
SBR Aristocracy
10-30-05
58063
#3
The kid had a heartbreaking growing-up story and appears to be a good guy... Most everyone wanted him to do well in the NFL
Ship him to a team where he doesnt have to be the 'star' RB... Let him back-up and get fully healthy without the pressure
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rcene
SBR MVP
12-28-12
3036
#4
Rule of thumb. Never be the first to follow a hall of famer in any sport.
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ramones951
SBR MVP
12-23-08
2356
#5
Dude went off for 1250 yards averaging 4.4 YPC... Simply had ankle problems late in the season
Kind of a weird time to call him a bust. Next season will really be telling IMO
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rcene
SBR MVP
12-28-12
3036
#6
Everyone also seems to forget that when the Patriots whipped the Chargers asses. Their hall of fame back was sitting on the sidelines.
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Unwritten Law
SBR MVP
10-31-13
2532
#7
I don't think the pressure is as intense during his first 2 years there, but he does need to stay healthy. This was his first year without missing a game. When healthy, he's an above average RB with lots of potential. The OL needs to get stronger and better and you might consistently see 1K rushing every season.
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bigronbigron84
Restricted User
01-13-14
4
#8
Originally posted by rcene
Everyone also seems to forget that when the Patriots whipped the Chargers asses. Their hall of fame back was sitting on the sidelines.
21-12 is whipping a$$?
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slacker00
SBR Posting Legend
10-06-05
12262
#9
Originally posted by ramones951
Dude went off for 1250 yards averaging 4.4 YPC... Simply had ankle problems late in the season
Kind of a weird time to call him a bust. Next season will really be telling IMO
I agree. Far from a bust. For me a bust is a guy out of the league within 3 years.
OP needs to tell us who the Chargers should have taken instead. Looking at the 2010 draft, Matthews is easily the best RB in that draft even though he was drafted #12 behind #9 Spiller. I am a big proponent of taking RBs outside the 1st round because I believe good RBs can be found in the later rounds and RBs are only as good as their O-line anyway. So, personally, looking back, I'd have considered someone like SF OG Mike Iupati in that spot, but hindsight is always 20/20.
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Naz18
SBR MVP
09-10-09
4277
#10
He's not even close to a bust....it's way overused.
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jjgold
SBR Aristocracy
07-20-05
388179
#11
He had a good year Sammy dont know which game you were watching
Sammy he is solid
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Louisvillekid1
SBR Aristocracy
10-17-07
52143
#12
I've been saying it since he was drafted but actually was very impressed with him thisseason
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Sam Odom
SBR Aristocracy
10-30-05
58063
#13
Same shitt with Matthews different year - The guy cant play 6 games in a row without getting hurt
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Big Bear
SBR Aristocracy
11-01-11
43253
#14
Originally posted by Sam Odom
Not at the Ryan Leaf bust level but is a bust
Best thing for him would be if San Diego traded him... Probably become a Star elsewhere
its a passing league Sam. Running backs are a dime a dozen.
Offensive line is the position teams should spend money/ draft picks.