Back in 2015, I was under the impression that wideout Jordan Matthews would be better utilized primarily as an outside receiver. At 6’3″ and 205 pounds, you’d think he’d be able to hold his own on the outside. Maybe even dominate.
Well, the Philadelphia Eagles gave him his chance on the outside in 2016 and it didn’t work out too well. Matthews had the worst statistical season of his career last year, setting career-lows in both yards (804) and touchdowns (three). Of course, Matthews didn’t exactly have much help from the rest of the receiving corps, but could it be that Matthews is just better suited to play in the slot?