Officially : Ryan Mathews is a 1st Rd BUST

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  • Sam Odom
    SBR Aristocracy
    • 10-30-05
    • 58063

    #1
    Officially : Ryan Mathews is a 1st Rd BUST
    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
  • 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.
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                            • Sam Odom
                              SBR Aristocracy
                              • 10-30-05
                              • 58063

                              #15
                              Sammy is tired of reading headlines like this:

                              Chargers miss Ryan Mathews in loss

                              Chargers 'Miss' him a lot over the last few years Just an excuse
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                              • JMobile
                                SBR Posting Legend
                                • 08-21-10
                                • 19074

                                #16
                                Chargers should have kept Sproles
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                                • Sam Odom
                                  SBR Aristocracy
                                  • 10-30-05
                                  • 58063

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by JMobile

                                  Chargers should have kept Sproles

                                  Lord of No Rings still haunts us
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