Can I get some love for Robert Mathis?

by Denn on Sep 28, 2009 10:56 AM EDT Comment 10 comments

Robert Mathis may be the most underrated pass rushing end in the game. In the last two prime time games, we've heard ample praise for Dwight Freeney's ability to get after the quarterback but why no love for Robert Mathis?

Mathis got a pro bowl nod last year and I was glad to see it, but he is all but forgotten by the guys on NBC and ESPN. In the last five years (Not counting 2009) he's forced 27 fumbles and landed 50 sacks! Freeney on the other hand has forced 21 fumbles and caught the QB 48 times. Now, Freeney has missed a few more games than Mathis so his per game averages are probably better but the point being, Mathis is definitely one of the elite pass rushers in the NFL and people forget that all the time. The defensive line needs to be one cohesive unit and with our bigger tackles now drawing more double teams, having Mathis coming off the left side is a big part of the reason why Freeney is getting some juicy one on one match ups on the right side. Give the man some appreciation, that's all I'm saying.

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Mathis this year is underated. Got little recognition last nite when compared to his performance. He is always close, and last nite barely missed on a couple of his patented ball swipes. There is nobody who induces more fumbles than Mathis. Sometimes (and I stress the sometimes) I even feel he is going for the ball at the expense of his sack totals.

by tim55 on Sep 28, 2009 11:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I always have love for Mathis!!

I agree he is underrated, but that’s gonna happen when you have Freeney on the other side.

One good note that I’ve heard alot recently from the msm: “the best pass rush duo in the league.” That’s some love right there. =-)

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Sep 28, 2009 11:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I <3 Mathis.

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by Cassieper on Sep 28, 2009 11:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

+100 minus 2

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by Indy Lori on Sep 28, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Sep 28, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I <3 Freeny and Mathis!

Did anybody notice during the Colts’ defense intros on SNF that Mathis had on a knit cap; and Freeney, a Yankees cap?! I bet that planned that. ;-) However, Tim Jennings receives a hat fail since he wore a friggin’ do-rag on his. I bet on he saw Freeney and Mathis with there’s on and wanted to be like them…loser

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by KMR24 on Sep 28, 2009 12:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dude, The Avatar.

Nuff Said!

Dun nuh nuh nuhhhh!!!! Super Mathis

by hoosier in sodak on Sep 28, 2009 12:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Mathis is Beast!

He is our silent assasin on defense.

What a class act to, he is not flashy and all like Freeney, he goes about his buisness and steps up and makes big plays, he’s definitely one of my favorites.
So yes, BIG shot out to Mathis on another great game.

by payne on Sep 28, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Freeney is flashy?

News to me. They are pretty similar with regard to their professionalism on the field. Off the field, Freeney is definitely a better interview, if that’s what you mean.

But you can’t compare them with stats. Freeney rushes against the left tackle. Mathis wouldn’t have ten sacks a year against left tackles.

by wcwills on Sep 28, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not trying to argue stats

I think Freeney is a little more outspoken and yes a little more flashy, but I don’t mean that in a bad way.
Personally I don’t see anything wrong with being a LITTLE flashy , flamboyant,
cocky, whatever, as long as you can back it up on the field.

by payne on Sep 28, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs