Recent content by TTornado

I agree with essentially everything everyone has said, but just wanted to add a little more background. It has already been stated that Matthews played in every game the Giants played over the past two seasons, including 11 starts (one of which was the Super Bowl). If you look back to...

Giants could have leaked it, or, after finding out his client wasnt going to be retained, Matthews agent may have started talking to some teams. I guess you would have to talk to him or his agent to know for sure, but it is likely along those lines.

I know for a fact that it was reported that the Bengals were interested in Matthews. He is a local kid from Sycamore High School in Cincy. I also heard there were a total of 4 teams interested (dont remember the other two), so the chances of the Pats getting him off waivers was small.

I think its a conditional 7th rounder in 2011.

I am not saying he is a great player, I am just saying that the sentiment on the Giants board isnt at all like the argument that is going on this board about Smith. They seem to think he is a pretty good player, which I agree with. He is a versatile player who can block well out of multiple...

Previously, someone on the board said that they were probably badmouthing Matthews on the Giants board, just like some people were saying things about Smith on this board. However, I checked it out (New York Giants Message Boards - TE Michael Matthews traded to NE for conditonal pick...) and...