Agreed 100%! Let the kid get into the flow of a game once and I guarantee he'll tear it up. He's got more chance of getting hurt when he plays 2 plays then sits for 3 & cools down then goes back in for 2 & so on. They're obviously not winning with Tolbert & Mathews was on the field when they scored all their points last night but still sat for the majority of the 2nd half. Tolbert should go in for a few plays every other series, which is when he's most effective anyhow. And whoever says Mathews can't pick up the blitz or pass block must not have seen him take one of the Raiders up in the air & then flat on their back last night. Let the damn kid play an entire game, run the ball and watch your team start winning Norvie.

I feel your pain brother. I also started Mathews. The problem is that Tolbert is better in pass protection. And in comeback mode (aka last night) you need someone who can pass protect 'cause your gonna be passing ALOT. Also consider the state of San Diego's offensive line injuries and you begin to understand why Tolbert was in the game so much...