Comments on: Norv won’t say who starting RB is, Mathews OK with that http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Tue, 21 May 2013 00:58:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: blueballzny http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/#comment-2046767 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 23:48:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1356920#comment-2046767 Finitesd……. He was able to pad his stats by getting a lot of carries againt teams with awful run defenses. Lets see what his numbers look like after week 8. His past record shows he will not be able to keep putting up gaudy stats.

]]> By: joetoronto http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/#comment-2045681 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 08:59:31 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1356920#comment-2045681 Spanos won’t dump a HC or GM that’s under contract, he’s too cheap.

I just wish AJ & Norval had lifetime contracts.

]]> By: finitesd http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/#comment-2045643 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 05:01:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1356920#comment-2045643 Blueballzny……Actually Battle is averaging over 5 yards per carry this season along with 4 TDs. If he keeps up the pace he will finish with pro bowl caliber numbers. But I agree Mathews the better of the two.

]]> By: blueballzny http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/#comment-2045519 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:59:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1356920#comment-2045519 Matthews is CLEARLY the superior back. Hes one of the top 10 backs when hes healthy. I understand thats a big priblem, but theres no denying what he brings to the chargers. Battle is awful. If he had any talent hevwould still be on the chiefs. Just look at his yards per carry. Its under 3. Lets get serious here, Matthews is the better back by far. Its only a matter of time until Battle is back on the bench, permanently.

Hey Smith and Turner, this is exactly why no one wants to play for the chargers. But go ahead, keep embarrassing your franchise players. See you guys in the broadcast booth next yeat.

]]> By: ajchargers http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/#comment-2045370 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 21:28:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1356920#comment-2045370 Mathews and Battle will be a great 1-2 Punch this season. If they play them the way they did last week in KC, San Diego is going to have a dominating running game.

Who cares which one is listed as a starter, as long as they’re both playing well and moving to ball Forward.

]]> By: r8rh8r http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/#comment-2045272 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 19:23:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1356920#comment-2045272 In other news NFL fans all over the country are doesn’t know how Norv Turner can still have a job as a head coach.

Our thoughts in San Diego exactly friend…

]]> By: brassknuckles47 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/#comment-2045264 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 19:16:35 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1356920#comment-2045264 Le’Ron McLain is a beast! He should get 10-12 carries a game. He is a far better back than either Mathews or Battle!

]]> By: ripseau http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/#comment-2045263 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 19:15:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1356920#comment-2045263 Maybe if shotty had spread LTs load between Turner and Sproles then maybe LT would still be carrying the rock in SD

]]> By: lurkerkerker http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/#comment-2045233 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 18:36:46 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1356920#comment-2045233 They’re a good thunder and lightening combo. Mathews has good hands, speed, and vision, and can break tackles. Battle can run people over, and I don’t think he’s ever fumbled. Neither can pass protect, though, so Down-at-First-Contact Ronnie Brown is the third down guy. If only Battle could run block they’d have a great two-back set.

]]> By: ninerswilldominatelikebefore http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/#comment-2045199 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 17:58:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1356920#comment-2045199 san diego is a boring team no wonder they’re always blacked out, they need to fire norv along with the lord of no rings and move the team to the CFL

]]> By: claymatthewshairplugs http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/#comment-2045172 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 17:13:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1356920#comment-2045172 In other news NFL fans all over the country are doesn’t know how Norv Turner can still have a job as a head coach.

]]> By: humb0lt http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/#comment-2045168 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 17:07:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1356920#comment-2045168 It’s actually the other way around. Mathews’ skill set makes him the featured back, while Battle is the short yardage and goal line back due to his size. Battle is also an effective closer. If he’s used sparingly he can come in with fresh legs in the 4th quarter when the Bolts have a lead and pound a tired defense into submission – like he did against the Titans.

]]> By: tiderinsider http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/#comment-2045157 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 16:54:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1356920#comment-2045157 Its actually just the opposite mathew is the explosive one and battle with be shirt yardage and goal line

]]> By: doclolly http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/#comment-2045143 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 16:34:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1356920#comment-2045143 “I would take Battle over Matthews any day. Matthews always struck me as more of a short yardage and goal line back.”

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What in Matthews NFL career has struck you that makes you assume that he’s a short yardage back/goalline. Was it when he would run the ball down to the goal line and they brought in Tolbert to finish the drive, or is it the fact that he has a fumbling problem (which is not a good trait for goal situations)?

]]> By: ambitoos http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/#comment-2045142 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 16:34:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1356920#comment-2045142 Everytime Mathews carries the ball the Charger fans have to hold their breath that he won’t fumble.

]]> By: butkusditka http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/#comment-2045134 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 16:25:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1356920#comment-2045134 Matthews is a guy who potential and athleticism hasnt been realized because of injuries and, as mentioned, a lack of ball security.

]]> By: prmpft http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/#comment-2045131 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 16:24:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1356920#comment-2045131 as a SAINTS fan – i have to (sadly) say – does it even matter?

]]> By: meytonpanning http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/06/norv-wont-say-who-starting-rb-is-mathews-ok-with-that/#comment-2045115 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 15:57:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1356920#comment-2045115 I would take Battle over Matthews any day. Matthews always struck me as more of a short yardage and goal line back.

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