(07-19-2021, 04:24 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: He put on 15 lbs. and had a tryout at the TE position. Bengals were one of teams at the workout. It tells me they are still looking for a TE, but I would not rule out OL, WR or LB if Mathews were signed as he should come cheap as he tries to switch positions and rejuvenate his career.

Are we done in FA?

(07-19-2021, 04:42 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: I've never quite understood what happened with this guy.  He was a high 2nd round pick, who had a real nice start to his career.  He also still only 29 years old.

He started out his first three years with 2,673 yards and 19 TD's. (891 yards and 6 TD average).  He got traded and has made only 12 starts in the 4 years since.

You might be thinking injuries are the obvious answer but I don't think that's the case.  It looks like he had his fair share of them but most of them appear to run of the mill (knee scope, thumb fracture, hamstring, anke sprain).  I don't see anything major (ACL/MCL, achilies) listed.

I'll be interested to see if anyone gives him a shot at TE.  I'm assuming since he's making the switch that he's slowed considerably, otherwise I'm not sure why he would make the move.  I would also assume that he'll end up somewhere that won't use him much at all for blocking.

(07-19-2021, 04:24 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: He put on 15 lbs. and had a tryout at the TE position. Bengals were one of teams at the workout. It tells me they are still looking for a TE, but I would not rule out OL, WR or LB if Mathews were signed as he should come cheap as he tries to switch positions and rejuvenate his career.

Are we done in FA?

(07-19-2021, 04:56 PM)Synric Wrote: Jordan Matthew's was never fast. He had some build up speed but he was never a guy that explosive off the line.

Matthews played very well as a big slot and was a very good blocking receiver from that spot. He would be used similarly even listed as a "TE". Mostly he has added more routes to his game and position versatility as an F-TE/H-Back.

(07-19-2021, 05:22 PM)ochocincos Wrote: So he's about 230 lbs now?

I'd be down to try him at TE, but I think the Bengals could just convert Tate if they're gonna look for a bigger WR who is around 230 lbs.
Matthews is more proven as a WR than Tate is though.

(07-19-2021, 04:42 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: I've never quite understood what happened with this guy.  He was a high 2nd round pick, who had a real nice start to his career.  He also still only 29 years old.

He started out his first three years with 2,673 yards and 19 TD's. (891 yards and 6 TD average).  He got traded and has made only 12 starts in the 4 years since.

You might be thinking injuries are the obvious answer but I don't think that's the case.  It looks like he had his fair share of them but most of them appear to run of the mill (knee scope, thumb fracture, hamstring, anke sprain).  I don't see anything major (ACL/MCL, achilies) listed.

I'll be interested to see if anyone gives him a shot at TE.  I'm assuming since he's making the switch that he's slowed considerably, otherwise I'm not sure why he would make the move.  I would also assume that he'll end up somewhere that won't use him much at all for blocking.

(07-20-2021, 10:25 AM)EatonFan Wrote: I've said for a while now that we need to sign a vet WR in case of an injury to Boyd, Higgins or Chase. Depth.

(07-20-2021, 01:45 PM)CarolinaBengalFanGuy Wrote: I liked Matthews a lot in college.

(07-20-2021, 06:21 PM)ezekiel23 Wrote: I don’t like the idea of bringing this guy in.Besides,the Bengals staff are content with what they have,unfortunately.I’d be surprised if they sign anyone else,except of course if someone gets injured.There have been a few free agents recently that I wish they would have moved on.But,,,the Bengals are the Bengals.And Mike Brown is Mike Brown.

(07-20-2021, 11:46 PM)Dr.Z Wrote: A few years ago, I would’ve vehemently agreed, but they’ve seemed to be pretty active participants over the last 2 years or so.