Mathis not coachable!

[kingh99]

We are not going to take our starting RB and give him PR/KR duties.

I dunno about that. He's more of a slot guy that starting RB. DD is the starting RB.

 

[kingh99]

I also hope he doesn't turn out to be the Texans Steve Tasker if he's traded.

 

[Grid]

All I know is last year when he was given a chance he performed above expectations. It is what happens on the field that matters most and so far I am impressed with Jerome.QUOTE]

It's about more than performing. It's about being a team player and listening to the coach's who instruct you. Patriots didn't win three superbowls with all the injuries they had during each run cause they were not team players.

Same thing with T.O. Not a team player. All the talent and all the performance and the onlyl owner who would even touch him is Jerry.

Sorry the pro-bowl left a bad taste in my mouth. I have a problem when your only player representing your team and your city, is two hours late for photos and makes every player wait on you to drag yourself out of bed.

He needs to wake up and start looking over his shoulder. He is a faster younger version of Corey Bradford. He's got wheels but he can't run routes or catch.

Dang he did that? yah id say this is definatly an issue with MATHIS..not with our coaching staff. Hopefully when we get in TC, and we have Moulds and AJ and all the coaches and players there.. they can straighten him out. If Mathis is causing a problem, i dont think its a problem that will JUST fall on our WR coach..I think our other offensive coaches and players will step in.

 

[ojthecat]

Sorry the pro-bowl left a bad taste in my mouth. I have a problem when your only player representing your team and your city, is two hours late for photos and makes every player wait on you to drag yourself out of bed.

He needs to wake up and start looking over his shoulder. He is a faster younger version of Corey Bradford. He's got wheels but he can't run routes or catch.

Something he did at the probowl?

Moon left early from his probowl.
Vanderjack got liquired up.
Aikman was eating hot dogs.

 

[Grid]

The Pro-bowl is as much a vacation as an event. Leaving early and eating hotdogs are no big deal. When a rookie who made it as a kick returner acts like a superstar and doesnt honor his engagements..that is a sign of a bad attitude.

And Vanderjack gets liquered up at breakfast.

 

[ojthecat]

The Pro-bowl is as much a vacation as an event. Leaving early and eating hotdogs are no big deal. When a rookie who made it as a kick returner acts like a superstar and doesnt honor his engagements..that is a sign of a bad attitude.

And Vanderjack gets liquered up at breakfast.

The kid overslept how many did he take to the house last year. Give him a break for the probowl. I have complete faith that Kubes will keep him in line.

 

[rmartin65]

Could this be chalked up to Mathis becoming pissed he is now the 4th receiver on the depth chart and the team is likely to draft somebody who could also take away his return dutys?

It's has to suck a little that you make the Pro-Bowl and don't advance on teh team's depth chart, atleast it might seem that way to him.

Thats a good point, I never thought about that.

 

[Grid]

The kid overslept how many did he take to the house last year. Give him a break for the probowl. I have complete faith that Kubes will keep him in line.

Since when did how many touchdowns he made have any bearing on his attitude? TO has made a lot more touchdowns..but that doesnt excuse his attitude.

If Mathis thinks his **** dont stink.. he will be in for a rude awakening. I love the kids potential (POTENTIAL), but its his abilities as a WR that will get him somewhere.. and he has alot of learning to do there. Sorry to say that a kick returner is easy to replace. Even one with Mathis' abilities.

 

[Vinny]

This is no news to me. I've stated several times that Mathis is a LONG ways away from being a starter or meaningful contributor as an every down player.

 

[mexican_texan]

This is no news to me. I've stated several times that Mathis is a LONG ways away from being a starter or meaningful contributor as an every down player.

yeah, I guess they started to listen to you. I haven't heard any Mathis at WR2 in weeks. Besides the Cleveland catch, which I'm not sure was caught, I was never amazed at his skills.

 

[Vinny]

yeah, I guess they started to listen to you. I haven't heard any Mathis at WR2 in weeks. Besides the Cleveland catch, which I'm not sure was caught, I was never amazed at his skills.

I'm not saying I had anything to do with anything...but I've given this opinion for over a year now...so yeah...this is no news to me. Mathis runs fast, but has issues with routes, has poor hands, and doesn't change directions with the suddeness that you would like to see in a WR (one reason he is a better kick returner than a punt returner). He isn't especially sharp or smart either.

 

[Meloy]

Mr. Mathis, my name is Bob McNair. You are an employee of the Houston Texans. Should you choose to continue your employment, do what you are told by every coach. One mention by any coach that you are disruptive or not coachable and you, sir, are FIRED! The end. That's all. Esta todo.

 

[MojoX]

You've taken McClain's comment out of context. That's not difficult to do, as McClain doesn't clarify his statements as well as a journalist should and he doesn't always speak in a linear fashion. Here is what McClain was attempting to say:

1) Mathis was stubborn and difficult to coach under the previous staff.
2) Kyle Shanahan will attempt to connect with Mathis (He's coached Mathis for less than a week).

McClain was giving his opinion of Mathis' coachability. Not Shanahan's opinion.

I've come across the "Mathis is a knucklehead" thing before. I think it was in a Meagan Manfull piece at The Sporting News website. So I doubt this has anything to do with Kubiak's hiring or Shan. This is about Mathis. But, hey, he won't be the first increadible athlete to stunt his own growth via a bad attitude.

 

[edo783]

One of Kubiacks MAIN thing is he is all about team. If JM gives the impression that he isn't about team, he will have a hard time getting more than KR duty and MAY not see much of that if he is really causing problems.

 

[texman8]

Mathis was a pro bowler as a return man. He hasn't proven anything at WR. Yes, he is raw. If he wants to succeed, he has to suck it up....take the instruction...stop being difficult....maybe then he can get his teammates' and fans' respect. Time to start to harness his speed and his talent..