WR Jordan Matthews Is a TE. And now released, again. And a 49er, again.

Originally posted by RTFirefly:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by RTFirefly:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by RTFirefly:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Don't really wanna spend too much time on this but whatever the case, no one really knew Bourne would see time before Pettis.

So Pettis' groin strain caused the Niners to be careful with him against Tampa. Injuries let inferior players get extra playing time all the time.

Oh so you knew then?

You tell me why Pettis went from 2 plays to 35 in 1 week. Do you honestly believe that Kyle forgot Pettis was on the team, especially since Pettis had a 1st qtr reception at Tampa?

Well Bourne was first in and saw more snaps in that game than Pettis.

4 weeks agoSan Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis played just two snaps in Week 1's victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pettis was a notable bust on Sunday (one catch, seven yards) but his underlying usage is disastrous. The second-year pro dealt with a groin injury in practice but head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed he was not limited by injury in his postgame comments. Pettis was also the subject of repeated challenges by his coaches during preseason, and Week 1's results indicate it wasn't all coach-speak. After just one game, the talented wideout isn't yet droppable but he'll be impossible to start in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals.--Andrew Le - RotoBaller
Source: Twitter - Nick Wagoner

But you knew that right.

Right. Kyle forgot he was on the team. That's why he's tied with Deebo for second most snaps (behind Goodwin) in Games 2 and 3.

What happened to Bourne in Games 2 and 3? Why did he drop to 4th?

I think you're missing the point. While you mention injury, Shanahan admitted he was not limited by injury. Honestly, I didn't know Bourne would see more snaps than Pettis during week 1. Main point is did you know and no one can ever tell what the depth chart really is. Not sure why we continue to dwell on this subject. I mean if you want me to say you're right, then sure, you're right by all means. Moving on.

With some receivers banged up, feel like the chances increase for him to play this coming Sunday.

Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:
Jordan Matthews > Jordan Matthews pre roster cut.

Dominique Ziegler >>>

Has he gotten in a game yet?

whats up with his dude? why didnt he play today?

Originally posted by Kyzen:

whats up with his dude? why didnt he play today?

Very odd esp. with Goodwin going down and needing some sure hands.

Originally posted by TheXFactor:

Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:

Jordan Matthews > Jordan Matthews pre roster cut.

Dominique Ziegler >>>

Vinny Sutherland >>> Jordan Mathews

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by Kyzen:
whats up with his dude? why didnt he play today?

Very odd esp. with Goodwin going down and needing some sure hands.

Is time to play him. Jordan Mathews might be able to provide a spark plus he is a bigger and more physical WR. Out of the WRs playing now, my favorite is probably Bourne. Pettis has been unreliable and Goodwin hasn't done much. I am hoping we can get Jalen Hurd back at some point. But, bottom line, at the right moment, we have to be able to open up the playbook a bit more to take shots downfield and so far we just haven't been able to do that.

Originally posted by Rascal:
Is time to play him. Jordan Mathews might be able to provide a spark plus he is a bigger and more physical WR.

LOL

Dude is big, but he's no more physical than Goodwin or Pettis.

Originally posted by Rascal:

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by Kyzen:

whats up with his dude? why didnt he play today?

Very odd esp. with Goodwin going down and needing some sure hands.

Is time to play him. Jordan Mathews might be able to provide a spark plus he is a bigger and more physical WR. Out of the WRs playing now, my favorite is probably Bourne. Pettis has been unreliable and Goodwin hasn't done much. I am hoping we can get Jalen Hurd back at some point. But, bottom line, at the right moment, we have to be able to open up the playbook a bit more to take shots downfield and so far we just haven't been able to do that.

Richie should get more playing time honestly

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by Rascal:
Is time to play him. Jordan Mathews might be able to provide a spark plus he is a bigger and more physical WR.

LOL

Dude is big, but he's no more physical than Goodwin or Pettis.

He definitely is 100%!! Pettis is so skinny is like a junkie, Goodwin is a little better but not by much. Either way, both are very fragile players.

Didn't play a single snap yesterday despite us being down 2 WRs. Think that says a lot. If they really thought he could help the team win, he would've been out there. At best I suppose you could argue a big receiver like him would be less effective in a mud bowl type of game.

Originally posted by BMoore56:

Richie should get more playing time honestly

This.

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

Didn't play a single snap yesterday despite us being down 2 WRs. Think that says a lot. If they really thought he could help the team win, he would've been out there. At best I suppose you could argue a big receiver like him would be less effective in a mud bowl type of game.

Jordan and Bourne pretty much the same. Unless Bourne gets injured, there's no point for Shanny to put him in.

They struggled to pass the ball in the 1st half. Even Kittle had a hard time getting up for a catch. Finger tip catches get you a tip INT. Kyle made some adjustments to get his receivers open for completions in the 2nd half.

I think people mistaken, thinking we just need a bigger receiver to attack the ball. The windy wet weather do weird things when you try attack the ball. I think that's why you see Bourne bread basket a couple of passes so they won't get tipped.

It was one of those games you can't judge the passing game too critically

Originally posted by Heroism:

LOL

Dude is big, but he's no more physical than Goodwin or Pettis.

This, he's also just not very good. I'd gladly throw ATL a 5th for Sanu and tell Matthews to take a hike.