I don't think it is an effort thing with him; I think it is a focus thing. If he just got a nudge on the safety trailing the play on that 4th and 2, Star Thomas would have walked into the end zone. He had his back turned to the field and I think just kind of zoned out, and by the time he turned his head around and saw him it was too late to make a play.Mike Mathews is so talented and so frustrating. If he locks in he could be a 1st-3rd round pick his junior year. He leaves a lot on the table in drops and blocking.
Matthews has still been impressive. Yes, he does need improve his focus, but he is on pace for 800+ yards right now as a first time starter and a true sophmore. And that is with Brazzell balling out and Stayley being 2nd on the team in receptions.I don't think it is an effort thing with him; I think it is a focus thing. If he just got a nudge on the safety trailing the play on that 4th and 2, Star Thomas would have walked into the end zone. He had his back turned to the field and I think just kind of zoned out, and by the time he turned his head around and saw him it was too late to make a play.
Maybe he's going to be like Hyatt and Brazzell and need a second full year of playing in this offense before it truly clicks.
This is the most frustrating thing about Matthews. He and Brazzell could be the 2 best WRs in the country that’s not Jeremiah Smith.Matthews has still been impressive. Yes, he does need improve his focus, but he is on pace for 800+ yards right now as a first time starter and a true sophmore. And that is with Brazzell balling out and Stayley being 2nd on the team in receptions.