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**berdyanskdotsu** · 10-02-2011, 09:24 PM

I'll take Matthews, as I think he would thrive in any system. He does something that too few NFL defensive players do. He wraps you up and tackles you. His intent is not to get the big hit that ends up on Sports Center. His intent is to get you on the ground as quickly and efficiently as possible, and he does it better than anybody right now.

It's interesting you mention that. Obviously, there's any number of Matthews highlight reels out there, and I've watched more than a few, and I did notice that. He doesn't have any of those "showstopper" type big hits. Dude doesn't lower his shoulder and 'hit' people, he comes in high, arms spread out, and he wraps up and takes down.

It reminds me of watching old tapes of Dick Butkus tackling guys. They said he was the 'hardest hitter' of his time, but really, he was a fantastic TACKLER.

Not enough players play that way anymore.

10-02-2011, 09:24 PM	#71
berdyanskdotsu Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 428 Senior Member	I'll take Matthews, as I think he would thrive in any system. He does something that too few NFL defensive players do. He wraps you up and tackles you. His intent is not to get the big hit that ends up on Sports Center. His intent is to get you on the ground as quickly and efficiently as possible, and he does it better than anybody right now. It's interesting you mention that. Obviously, there's any number of Matthews highlight reels out there, and I've watched more than a few, and I did notice that. He doesn't have any of those "showstopper" type big hits. Dude doesn't lower his shoulder and 'hit' people, he comes in high, arms spread out, and he wraps up and takes down. It reminds me of watching old tapes of Dick Butkus tackling guys. They said he was the 'hardest hitter' of his time, but really, he was a fantastic TACKLER. Not enough players play that way anymore.
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