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Via Lance Z: RB Ryan Mathews

barrett said:
damn, this fan base is so traumatized.
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haha

I'm just joking. Matthews is my second favorite RB in this class. I watched that bowl game specifically to watch him. I just found the end of the game fitting and decided then he was destined to be a Texan. :p
 
I think he's going to the Chargers in the first round. No way he falls to the texans in the second now after today.
 
The difference between Mathews and the other big backs with good 40 times is that his speed actually shows up on the field. Of Mathews 19 TDs, 7 were from 50+ yards. He didn't play in the SEC, but Mathews did average 140 yards rushing in 2 road games versus Big 10 competition. You can only play the teams on your schedule.

What concerns me about drafting a RB high is whether Kubiak puts him on the field. Can the Texans coaching staff get him ready for opening day? Or will he ride the pine, ala Arian Foster, until Kubiak has no recourse put to put him on the field? I'm still scratching my head over why Foster can't see the field due to not being able to pickup the blitz, but Duane Brown is the day one starter protecting Matt Schaub's blindside.
 
Perhaps because as an undrafted free agent player, both scouts and coaches alike saw some things in Foster that needed to be worked out before he was put in the games whereas Brown, a first round LT was more game ready by week one.

Much like Mathews rated to be a first or second round RB is more likely to be game ready by week one as opposed to say... some undrafted free agent RB that we pick up after the draft who might need some grooming.

I don't see how that is a case of a coach's unwillingness to put a young running back in early games which is I believe, what you're getting at.
 
barrett said:
Perhaps because as an undrafted free agent player, both scouts and coaches alike saw some things in Foster that needed to be worked out before he was put in the games...
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So Foster, who played 45 games at a SEC school, needed rookie camp, mini camp, OTAs, training camp, and 3 months into the season before being ready to play, in Kubiak's eyes. But a true junior at a Mountain West school will be seen fit to go from the opening week?
 
In regards to Mathews would watch out for San Diego, meaning if the Texans want him "he's their guy" they target him @ 20.
 
Is Matthews really than much different than Arian Foster ? Maybe a little quicker, but basically the same kind of back.
 
Lucky said:
So Foster, who played 45 games at a SEC school, needed rookie camp, mini camp, OTAs, training camp, and 3 months into the season before being ready to play, in Kubiak's eyes. But a true junior at a Mountain West school will be seen fit to go from the opening week?
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Kubiak called Cushing "a starter the minute he stepped off the bus." I don't get where there's even any interpretation that Kubiak might be suffering from any kind of JVG syndrome. If you are suggesting that this is something exclusive to RB, Wali Lundy started game 1 for us in 2006.
 
I share Lucky's concerns although I think if they took Mathews in the 1st they would get him on the field sooner rather than later. Looking at film though I love Mathews over Dwyer, Gerhart, Blount, etc. He really looks like the perfect compliment to this system. I'd take him at 20 in a heartbeat.
 
Lucky said:
So Foster, who played 45 games at a SEC school, needed rookie camp, mini camp, OTAs, training camp, and 3 months into the season before being ready to play, in Kubiak's eyes. But a true junior at a Mountain West school will be seen fit to go from the opening week?
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I think Foster started out good in Kubiak eyes but got into the dog house after the hammy injury in camp...and wasn't Foster actually released and brought back? Sounds like Foster got re-focused which is a good thing.
 
IDEXAN said:
Is Matthews really than much different than Arian Foster ? Maybe a little quicker, but basically the same kind of back.
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Are you basing this solely of of their measurements? Because that's the only similar thing between them.

Mathews has better break away speed, better quickness, better vision, he runs harder, he catches better, and he will probably be drafted in the 1st round (as opposed to Foster who was an UFA). There are a lot of differences between them.

Are they the same back? No, because no two backs are the same. Do they have a similar running style? Yes, but Mathews is better than Foster at pretty much everything.
 
WolverineFan said:
Mathews has better break away speed, better quickness, better vision, he runs harder, he catches better, and he will probably be drafted in the 1st round (as opposed to Foster who was an UFA). There are a lot of differences between them.
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Oh Kubiak/Smith won't use the first round pick on a back, any back. Sure
Matthews is better than Foster, but really not by that much and look at the value: one is a first-rounder and the other is an UFA. And if you saw Foster play at the end of last year, you know he was very impressive. Besides they can get a guys as big and fast as Matthews in the 3rd round if they want -
Auburns Ben Tate at 220 knocked out a 4.43 yesterday.
 
Lucky said:
So Foster, who played 45 games at a SEC school, needed rookie camp, mini camp, OTAs, training camp, and 3 months into the season before being ready to play, in Kubiak's eyes. But a true junior at a Mountain West school will be seen fit to go from the opening week?
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LOL

If it takes a RB coach basically a full season to get a 4 yr starter from a SEC school ready to play. There's something wrong with the RB coach. Chick Harris you're fired.

Imagine if they drafted a rookie QB. It would take 5 yrs for him to get ready to play in Kubes eyes. If how Kubes handling of young RB's is any indication.

My god this organization moves at glacial speed.

Love Mathews would take him at 20 in a heartbeat if no OL or CB's were of value at that pick. He's alot like Foster but has break away speed.
 
IDEXAN said:
Oh Kubiak/Smith won't use the first round pick on a back, any back. Sure
Matthews is better than Foster, but really not by that much and look at the value: one is a first-rounder and the other is an UFA. And if you saw Foster play at the end of last year, you know he was very impressive. Besides they can get a guys as big and fast as Matthews in the 3rd round if they want -
Auburns Ben Tate at 220 knocked out a 4.43 yesterday.
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Just because they are as big or as fast doesn't mean they are as good a RB. Mathews and Tate have very similar measurables, but Mathews is a 1st round pick and Tate is a 3rd round pick. What is the difference I wonder.

This is what I hate about the combine. To me, Mathews is the best back in the draft and will be a franchise back in the NFL, but because a guy his size puts up similar numbers in the 40 & bench then we can afford to pass him up for the "value" pick later on.

Now I like Tate and if we went CB in the 1st or something then he is the guy I would want at RB in the 3rd, but he is not Mathews. With Tate, we would have a beastly RB to pair up with Slaton and Foster. With Mathews, we would have a beastly franchise RB that would get help from Slaton and Foster. With Tate, we would be a running back by committee again. With Mathews, that problem is solved.
 
WolverineFan said:
Are you basing this solely of of their measurements? Because that's the only similar thing between them.

Mathews has better break away speed, better quickness, better vision, he runs harder, he catches better, and he will probably be drafted in the 1st round (as opposed to Foster who was an UFA). There are a lot of differences between them.

Are they the same back? No, because no two backs are the same. Do they have a similar running style? Yes, but Mathews is better than Foster at pretty much everything.
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The other thing is: Foster's success last year didn't come to fruition until the o-line ran across two teams who were either dinged up or holding players back for their play off run. Just the transference of that success to next season is a bit of a push. Also transferring a draft candidates success based on college production and the combine is a bit of a push. I watched the A&M Fresno state game a couple of years ago. I must say i was pretty impressed with both Running backs. IIRC both backs had a good day for Fresno St. Any back they take, just about, is going to have to be trained to one cut and go. And to catch and pass block. It's a big curve for all of them no matter how talented. That is why it takes the wide outs so long to come on line. Even one as gifted as Andre Johnson or Cuz' Calvin. I don't subscribe to the we draft this back we'll have "X" amount of success with "X" running back. Better value waiting...but what ever. I can see why everyone is in love with Spiller. Just saying my say.
 
Just heard john mclain on 104.9 the horn espn austin radio with chip and sean on the bottom line. He said that everyone loves earl thomas as a big play free safety. Wonders if texans could get over their "love affair" with ryan matthews out of fresno and draft earl thomas if both were on the board at 20. Driving and texting. If someone can find a podcast or something to verify it would be appreciated.
 
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ATXtexanfan said:
Just heard john mclain on 104.9 the horn espn austin radio with chip and sean on the bottom line. He said that everyone loves earl thomas as a big play free safety. Wonders if texans could get over their "love affair" with ryan matthews out of fresno and draft earl thomas if both were on the board at 20. Driving and texting. If someone can find a podcast or something to verify it would be appreciated.
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I would take Earl over Mathews if both were on the board and that's coming from someone who loves Ryan Mathews. My board pretty much falls like this . . .

1. Joe Haden
2. Earl Thomas
3. Ryan Mathews
4. Brian Price
5. Kyle Wilson

Ideally though we would trade back to #25 or #26 and pick Mathews and grab an extra 3rd in the process. This is of course assuming Thomas and Haden are off the board.
 
AJ :Texans draft watch: RB Ryan Mathews

Continuing our draft watch series, let's take a look at junior running back Ryan Mathews from Fresno State.

The Texans primary needs entering the 2010 draft are at running back, cornerback, interior offensive lineman, free safety and defensive tackle.

Mathews' current projection from NFL Draft Scout is late first to late second round with a 'stock rising' indicator.

If he performs well at the combine, there's a fair chance that Mathews doesn't make it out of the first round, thanks in part to a generally ho-hum running back draft class this year.

Mathews is one of the best all around backs in this year's draft. He has a good size-speed combo and can run inside and outside zone. He can block and can catch the ball.

I'm not sure if Texans fans will ever be ready for another first round pick out of Fresno State, but he may be one of those guys who's a reach at 20 but will be gone by 50.

Mathews missed five games in 2008 due to knee and foot injuries and missed one start in 2009 due to a concussion.
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http://www.examiner.com/x-778-Houston-Texans-Examiner~y2010m2d27-Texans-draft-watch-RB-Ryan-Mathews
 
WolverineFan said:
I would take Earl over Mathews if both were on the board and that's coming from someone who loves Ryan Mathews. My board pretty much falls like this . . .

1. Joe Haden
2. Earl Thomas
3. Ryan Mathews
4. Brian Price
5. Kyle Wilson

Ideally though we would trade back to #25 or #26 and pick Mathews and grab an extra 3rd in the process. This is of course assuming Thomas and Haden are off the board.
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You think maybe SD would be looking to move up for matthews? I think moving back could cost us a great back.
 
ATXtexanfan said:
You think maybe SD would be looking to move up for matthews? I think moving back could cost us a great back.
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I think they might be willing to trade up if we trade back, but if that's the case then we can take Kyle Wilson. Then we have a 2nd and two 3rd's to get another RB. Maybe Ben Tate or Montario Hardesty.

It's a risk, but I would be willing to take it if it can give us an extra pick in the 3rd. That way we can get a RB, FS, CB, & a G all in the first 3 rounds. Those are our biggest needs so grabbing impact players in the first 3 rounds would be the ideal situation.

Best-case scenario, we trade back and still get Mathews. That would be sweet.
 
WolverineFan said:
I think they might be willing to trade up if we trade back, but if that's the case then we can take Kyle Wilson. Then we have a 2nd and two 3rd's to get another RB. Maybe Ben Tate or Montario Hardesty.

It's a risk, but I would be willing to take it if it can give us an extra pick in the 3rd. That way we can get a RB, FS, CB, & a G all in the first 3 rounds. Those are our biggest needs so grabbing impact players in the first 3 rounds would be the ideal situation.

Best-case scenario, we trade back and still get Mathews. That would be sweet.
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I like the way you think. If thomas is gone I have no problems with them taking matthews if no trade available.
 
infantrycak said:
I share Lucky's concerns although I think if they took Mathews in the 1st they would get him on the field sooner rather than later. Looking at film though I love Mathews over Dwyer, Gerhart, Blount, etc. He really looks like the perfect compliment to this system. I'd take him at 20 in a heartbeat.
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I gotta agree with Cak and Lucky here. I do think Smith/Kubiak would take a rb at 20 if their draft board was picked clean to that point and they were unable to trade back. My gut feeling is that they want to go cb/s or dt if any of their guys are there.
 
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