Coltzilla is quick becoming a must read.
Physically, however, Mathews is impressive as he ran a 4.90 seconds 40-yard dash at 6-foot 3-inches tall and 294 pounds. At Cincinnati he was used utilized almost entirely for his ability to penetrate, his length to disrupt passing and rushing lanes, and his speed to put pressure on the quarterback. Colts President Bill Polian suggested that the Colts had a plan to use Mathews in a special role defensively but do not read too much into that statement.
A year ago the Colts drafted Terrance Taylor out of Michigan and he failed to make the final roster. This year Mathews could find himself in the same situation, or playing for a practice squad spot, if he fails to show that he can outperform Mitch King.
It is worth noting that although King was not drafted by the Colts, the team did attempt to pick him up as an undrafted free agent following the 2009 Draft. The front office has clearly had their eyes on King since he left Iowa and fans nor Mathews should downplay the significance of his addition to the roster for summer competition.
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