Cecil Lammey...can you please clarify (1 Viewer)

[bbuster]

I was wondering if you could clarify some of the comments you made regarding the Chargers running game.

I'm just a bit confused with your inclusion of Matthews not "getting in done". In week 4 he only got 9 carries and managed 55 yards(6.1ypc) even if you take away his long run of 20 yds that leaves him with 8 for 35(4.4ypc).

In week 5 for some reason Norv only gave him 9 carries again even though Tolbert was clearly struggling with 12 carries for 11 yds including a fumble at the goal line. Matthews managed 59 yds on those 9 carries (6.5ypc). Again even taking out his long of 17 yds he averaged 5.25ypc. I just don't understand why you think Matthews couldn't cure the Chargers running issues. I'm completely baffled as to why Norv continued to give the ball to a completely ineffective Tolbert...especially after the goal line fumble. TIA. I really enjoy your programs on Lexi.

 

[glock]

 

[Cecil Lammey]

I too am baffled by Norv Turner not giving the rookie more of an opportunity and then saying they're 'easing him back in.' Tolbert is clearly not the answer and Turner's hesitancy leads me to believe he doesn't trust what the rookie can do - whether it's as a runner, receiver, or pass blocker - there's some disconnect between Mathews and his head coach.

What's especially odd is the fact that Turner has always known how to build great ground games. One must wonder if he's worried about the rookie breaking down as he's been hounded by injuries in 2010.

Just went back and listened to that episode and at the end of my Chargers RB take I said, 'Philip Rivers can throw for 5,000 yards, he may have to!......'cause right now Tolbert and Mathews aren't getting it done' I would have more accurately portrayed my feelings if I said 'Tolbert's not getting it done and Mathews isn't getting the chance'

I never mentioned anything about Mathews can't cure the Chargers rushing issues. I believe he could, but something is preventing Norv from fully trusting his talented rookie.

As a frustrated Mathews owner who had high hopes for him (he works out with good friend Travelle Gaines at Performance Gaines in Cali) I am quite disappointed with the situation.

http://www.lexy.com/show/1010

thanks for the question and thanks for listening!

 

[dagwood]

The Chargers seem to be a team struggling for an offensive identity.

Run first?

Pass first?

Rivers to Gates/Floyd?

Mathews/Tolbert?

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

The Chargers seem to be a team struggling for an offensive identity.Run first?Pass first?Rivers to Gates/Floyd?Mathews/Tolbert?

They are blowing the doors off everybody, just they are making dumb pick 6 TO's and ST mistakes. They have the #1 offense and #2 IIRC Defense. They are fine. Though I watched that last game, and I don't know who that was. The raiders played like a different tea, last week. Guess losing 13 years in a row to your rivals wears on you. Plus FWIW 'not having an identity' makes you less predictable and more successful. Your 'negative' is actually a positive, when the offense is still clicking without one.

 

[Touchdown There]

I think that Turner learned his lesson with playing injured RBs: LT turf toe.

 

[cubbie5150]

I don't think the Chargers are "struggling to find their identity" at all. It's Phillip Rivers' show, period.

 

[menobrown]

I too am baffled by Norv Turner not giving the rookie more of an opportunity and then saying they're 'easing him back in.' Tolbert is clearly not the answer and Turner's hesitancy leads me to believe he doesn't trust what the rookie can do - whether it's as a runner, receiver, or pass blocker - there's some disconnect between Mathews and his head coach.

What's especially odd is the fact that Turner has always known how to build great ground games. One must wonder if he's worried about the rookie breaking down as he's been hounded by injuries in 2010.

Just went back and listened to that episode and at the end of my Chargers RB take I said, 'Philip Rivers can throw for 5,000 yards, he may have to!......'cause right now Tolbert and Mathews aren't getting it done' I would have more accurately portrayed my feelings if I said 'Tolbert's not getting it done and Mathews isn't getting the chance'

I never mentioned anything about Mathews can't cure the Chargers rushing issues. I believe he could, but something is preventing Norv from fully trusting his talented rookie.

As a frustrated Mathews owner who had high hopes for him (he works out with good friend Travelle Gaines at Performance Gaines in Cali) I am quite disappointed with the situation.

http://www.lexy.com/show/1010

thanks for the question and thanks for listening!

Still don't know what you are talking about. Tolbert is averaging 4.6 yards a carry with Mathews at 5.1 and the Chargers as a team are 12th in the NFL, which is not bad when you are #1 in the NFL in passing. I don't see any problem with Tolbert or Mathews but do agree that Mathews is the much more explosive player of the two and find it strange that after a heavy workload in week 1 he's now being brought along slowly.

 

[Touchdown There]

...and find it strange that after a heavy workload in week 1 he's now being brought along slowly.

They are not bringing his "development" along slowly. They are allowing him time to heal before the full workload. Sucks for fantasy stats, good for his ankle.

 

[menobrown]

...and find it strange that after a heavy workload in week 1 he's now being brought along slowly.

They are not bringing his "development" along slowly. They are allowing him time to heal before the full workload. Sucks for fantasy stats, good for his ankle.

I don't agree with that. It's not logical to play him at the end of a blowout against the Cards if they were trying to let him heal.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

Mathews should play a lot more this week.

Until this week, he hadn't made it through a full week of practice yet since returning from the ankle injury. He missed part of last Friday's practice, for example.

If he misses part of a practice, he misses part of the weekly game plan in terms of practice reps. He can watch others carry out the reps, or he can get it in the class room; but for a rookie, it really helps to get his own reps on the field to make sure he knows all his assignments. I think that's a big part of why Norv has "eased him in" over the last two weeks.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

...and find it strange that after a heavy workload in week 1 he's now being brought along slowly.

They are not bringing his "development" along slowly. They are allowing him time to heal before the full workload. Sucks for fantasy stats, good for his ankle.

I don't agree with that. It's not logical to play him at the end of a blowout against the Cards if they were trying to let him heal.

Well, he didn't have to pass-block at the end of the blowout against the Cards.

 

[menobrown]

...and find it strange that after a heavy workload in week 1 he's now being brought along slowly.

They are not bringing his "development" along slowly. They are allowing him time to heal before the full workload. Sucks for fantasy stats, good for his ankle.

I don't agree with that. It's not logical to play him at the end of a blowout against the Cards if they were trying to let him heal.

Well, he didn't have to pass-block at the end of the blowout against the Cards.

He did not practice today so I guess he is still hurt. Maybe they are bringing him along slowly allowing him to heal but I still can't offer a rational explanation as to why you would play him at the end of a blowout if you were trying to let him heal.

 

[gregjcross]

...and find it strange that after a heavy workload in week 1 he's now being brought along slowly.

They are not bringing his "development" along slowly. They are allowing him time to heal before the full workload. Sucks for fantasy stats, good for his ankle.

I don't agree with that. It's not logical to play him at the end of a blowout against the Cards if they were trying to let him heal.

Well, he didn't have to pass-block at the end of the blowout against the Cards.

He did not practice today so I guess he is still hurt. Maybe they are bringing him along slowly allowing him to heal but I still can't offer a rational explanation as to why you would play him at the end of a blowout if you were trying to let him heal.

All the way Matthews is playing out is so typical of a) a rookie b) an early season leg injury for an RB.I wrote Matthews off as soon as i saw Tolbert having success and w/ knowledge that Sproles is the gadget guy. I dont care how good Matthews might be, its not going to happen for quite a while, late November if his owners are lucky.

 

[glock]

All the way Matthews is playing out is so typical of a) a rookie b) an early season leg injury for an RB.I wrote Matthews off as soon as i saw Tolbert having success and w/ knowledge that Sproles is the gadget guy. I dont care how good Matthews might be, its not going to happen for quite a while, late November if his owners are lucky.