Thread Series: The case for/against Tyrann Mathieu

"Debunking the Myth that is the Honey Badger" -Why Tyrann Mathieu Won't Work for the Redskins (http://httr24-7.com/draft/debunking-the-myth-that-is-the-honey-badger-why-tyrann-mathieu-wont-work-for-the-redskins/)

One persons opinion

Mathieu just seems like a football player to me. I don't care about his numbers at the Under Armour Olympics. When he's on a football field, he always seems to be making plays, both on defense and teams. If he's still on the board in the 3rd round, then we have to seriously think about taking him.

awesome idea being that the draft is where we are going to find our impact players this offseason.

My biggest problem against is where is his position...SS or CB? Does he have the skill set to play either at a high level.

I know where he CANT play and that is boundry corner on the outside, he simply does not have the coverage skills or the speed to a certain extent.

Im gonna say his best fit is going to be Nickle corner, close to the line for him to make plays, blitz, and run support. Do you spend a 3rd round pick on a nickle corner?

Probably not, BUT the fact we need safety help too, I think ideally I would pass on him in the 3rd but move up early in the 4th round to grab him, trading one of our 5th. This being predicated he's not gone. I believe he is taken late 3rd round.

Nickel corners are just like starters in today's NFL. I think when you add in the fact that he's a great teams player you have to take him. We could fill two needs with that pick.

The Skins are relying on too many potheads already but, the team should consider the risk/reward in after the third round.

The guy smoked some weed in college. So what. The reward far outweighs the risk.

Tyrann Mathieu LSU Sophomore Year Highlight [2011] - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKCBCUS73Z8)

You simply can't teach the skills that Mathieu has. He almost reminds me of a smaller #21. The guy looks like he was born to play football. I'd love to see this kid in burgundy and gold and become a star.

"Debunking the Myth that is the Honey Badger" -Why Tyrann Mathieu Won't Work for the Redskins (http://httr24-7.com/draft/debunking-the-myth-that-is-the-honey-badger-why-tyrann-mathieu-wont-work-for-the-redskins/)

One persons opinion

So this person thinks that because Mathieu couldn't bench press at the combine means he can't cover bigger NFL wr's. To me that's laughable and that tells me his football IQ is low.

Nickel corners are just like starters in today's NFL. I think when you add in the fact that he's a great teams player you have to take him. We could fill two needs with that pick.

good points. Kick returner is a huge need

So this person thinks that because Mathieu couldn't bench press at the combine means he can't cover bigger NFL wr's. To me that's laughable and that tells me his football IQ is low.

I agree.

So this person thinks that because Mathieu couldn't bench press at the combine means he can't cover bigger NFL wr's. To me that's laughable and that tells me his football IQ is low.

I think you misunderstood him.

His quote:

Tyrann Mathieu is undersized as a defensive back at only 5’9 and 186 lbs. His film, and his poor showing at the combine in strength testing showed his inability to match large receivers in their physicality.

Sounds like he is saying his size and strength are question marks.

In 2011, Tennessee Tech’s Da’Rick Rogers (6’2, 217lb) basically carried Mathieu fifteen yards on his back following initial contact, and only went down when Brandon Taylor saved the day with the assist.

At 5'9" and 186 LBS guy sounds like Brandon Banks honestly.

But to be fair D. Green was 5-9 184 lbs and he did pretty good for himself.