We want Mike matthews

[Carl Pickens]

Yeah I don't really know what they're waiting on at this point. The drops are a huge concern. Send the kid down the field and let's find out.

I heard on sports talk earlier this week he’s in the dog house. They didn’t specify, but said on and off the field issues. Take it for what it’s worth…. Which is not much

 

[Gannon Goodson]

It damn sure wasn’t Nico tonight.

I know... 28-38 for 292 yards and a touchdown. Imagine the numbers without the drops. I think he's starting to come into his own. Definitely looks a little more comfortable.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

Yeah, it's utterly ridiculous our coach doesn't know who to play like you do

I’ve always found it hilarious that Tennessee fans make this argument about the guy who played Joe Milton over Hendon Hooker.

It wouldn’t kill you to think for yourself occasionally.

 

[Sarms58]

The fact that this guy isn't seeing the field at all given the struggles of the other receivers is beyond ridiculous. We need to actually rotate bodies at that position until we find some guys who can perform when the lights are on.

This team could have put up 40+ points if not for the numerous drops. They spend all year talking about how deep and talented they are then play the same four guys.

I’d like to hear from the folks who work with him everyday - they might have a better appreciation of where he is relative to this team’s offense

 

[tennesseeduke]

The fact that this guy isn't seeing the field at all given the struggles of the other receivers is beyond ridiculous. We need to actually rotate bodies at that position until we find some guys who can perform when the lights are on.

This team could have put up 40+ points if not for the numerous drops. They spend all year talking about how deep and talented they are then play the same four guys.

That pancake block in the second quarter he threw was nasty!

 

[DeepSpringsVol]

It would have been a pic six. Terrible play calling to be backed up and throw that long opposite hash throw. We got lucky on that one. It hit the Kentucky guy right in the hands

That was my point we got lucky. But yes I did mean bare minimum even if he is slow or stumbles it's 15 yards the other direction but quite possibly scores. Georgia's athletes would 100% house it. We have to clean that up.

 

[bpalmer28]

those guys are not the level of talent we need at this position

Agreed.

Based on??? Potential?

Based on the catches he made against Kent State (?), how athletic he looks running routes, and how competitive he looks when making blocks.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

I’ve always found it hilarious that Tennessee fans make this argument about the guy who played Joe Milton over Hendon Hooker.

It wouldn’t kill you to think for yourself occasionally.

It has nothing to do with "thinking for yourself". That's a remarkably stupid comment. Whether YOU like it or not, neither you nor I see practice every day as Heupel does. I know I know at least as much as you, but neither one of us know as much as him. We don't have the same info stream. This isn't making a facking life decision for either one of us.

 

[VolFan in St. Joe]

The fact that this guy isn't seeing the field at all given the struggles of the other receivers is beyond ridiculous. We need to actually rotate bodies at that position until we find some guys who can perform when the lights are on.

This team could have put up 40+ points if not for the numerous drops. They spend all year talking about how deep and talented they are then play the same four guys.

I’m sure when he is able to block like they want that we will see more if him. There is more to it than catching passes

 

[tn4elvis]

That was my point we got lucky. But yes I did mean bare minimum even if he is slow or stumbles it's 15 yards the other direction but quite possibly scores. Georgia's athletes would 100% house it. We have to clean that up.

We need Ole Miss and Georgia to be a physical war

 

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

You gotta wonder if he's portal bound at this point.

You often tilt a little negative, but seem pretty astute. This, though, is a clown take.

 

[unfrozencvmanvol]

You often tilt a little negative, but seem pretty astute. This, though, is a clown take.

Please read my other posts ITT.

 

[Ovol]

We need Vandy to get physically abused too.

 

[Vol_fan_in_Tampa]

Tbh, that's one thing that I worry about with our recruiting. We are way too loyal with upperclassmen who aren't producing and not giving highly rated recruits more playing time.

Boo Carter, Peyton Lewis and Bishop say hello

 

[StuckInBamaVol]

If he transfers, he transfers. Lack of time in his freshman year is the deciding factor? That’s on him.

 

[LittleVol]

Matthews was on the field quite a bit tonight. Open your eyes.

So THROW HIM THE BALL!
Genius…

 

[StuckInBamaVol]

So THROW HIM THE BALL!
Genius…

I’m sure they would have if it was the best play….

 

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

So THROW HIM THE BALL!
Genius…

This ain’t Madden. Heupel doesn’t have a remote control on the sideline to tell Nico where to throw it. I saw significantly more of Matthews yesterday than I have all season against SEC competition. If he keeps getting more snaps like that, the targets and catches will come.

 

[MiramarVol]

I’m done with Nimrod, more drops than catches. Give those reps to Matthews.

We have 2 5️WR's in Staley and Matthews. You'd think that through Spring, camp and 8 goes, we'd see more implementation of those two into the offense. We have our starters, but I'd like to see them get more reps. It is a long season and I feel everyone could stay healthy and rested with more WR's getting reps.

 

[StuckInBamaVol]

This ain’t Madden. Heupel doesn’t have a remote control on the sideline to tell Nico where to throw it. I saw significantly more of Matthews yesterday than I have all season against SEC competition. If he keeps getting more snaps like that, the targets and catches will come.

Little just posts crap lately.

 

[PACKERVOL]

You gotta wonder if he's portal bound at this point

I sure hope we don't lose him to the portal. He'll surely transfer to UGA, and turn out to be a two time All American.

 

[VOLociraptorr]

I know it’s a different position but I remember reading about the same frustration with Sampson his freshman year and people worried he would transfer. Matthews just needs time. He’s just a freshman and was apparently hurt throughout fall camp so he missed a ton of practice and development time.

They say the same with Thornton

 

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

Little just posts crap lately.

Most posters on here are either fairly reasonable or pretty idiotic consistently. LV is one of the rare ones who can give an insightful take or two and then follow that up with three or four posts that are absolute hogwash.

 

[StuckInBamaVol]

Most posters on here are either fairly reasonable or pretty idiotic consistently. LV is one of the rare ones who can give an insightful take or two and then follow that up with three or four posts that are absolute hogwash.

couldn’t have said it better. Double like.

 

[swampfoxfan]

Matthews got a decent amount of reps but no real opportunities. They went to him once but the defense was on top of him before he could do anything. They need to get better about giving guys a chance to make plays in games. If Cam Seldon isn't hurt then he will likely transfer, MM could be right behind him.

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