thewaylifeshouldbe
Third String But Playing on Special Teams
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I don't disagree with you. IMO, Thomas has the potential to be the more complete TE of the 2. But he hasn't shown it in the 3 years he was here and I absolutely agree that he's behind Watson and Baker. Matthews is more along the lines of what this team needs right now. If Watson was to go down for the year, that may change though. The other thing I'm trying to point out is if Matthews was this incredible blocking TE, I'm sure the Giants would have found a spot for him instead of Darcy Johnson and a 7th round pick (presumably what they got from the Pats).
I think the Giants went with Darcy for his catching skills. With the loss of Buress, and Moss only looking good against Chung, the Giants have some receiver issues this year.
They just paid Eli a ton of dough.....too much to have him keep handing it off.
Matthews is no Daniel Graham, but he is not the typical TE you see these days. Most of the TE's are field stretchers now with some mediocre blocking skills. This kid Matthews has made it in the NFL solely on his blocking ability and work ethic.
I also think that whatever he has been will get better. I have faith that BB will coach this guy up to another level. Remember, this is only his third year.