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Miami Dolphins’ Rishard Matthews, The Bess Replacement?

Tyler McMullen — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:16:41 +0000

Dec 2, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Rishard Matthews (86) makes a catch in front of New England Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard (37) during the second half at Sun Life Stadium. The Patriots won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

The Miami Dolphins recently sent fan-favorite slot man, Davone Bess, to the Cleveland Browns for next to nothing.

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Dolphins 2012 Player Review: Rishard Matthews

Matt Patrick — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:27:44 +0000

Nobody really has high expectations for a player that is drafted in the 7^th round. When the Miami Dolphins drafted Rishard Matthews from Nevada with the 227^th pick in the 7^th round last year, most fans had no clue who he was. Competing with 11 other receivers in training camp, he beat the odds and earned a spot on the Dolphins’ 53 man roster. Without further ado, let’s grade out Matthews on his overall performance in 2012.

To begin with, Matthews was slowly acclimated to the Dolphins’ offense. He only played in eight games. During the last three games, QB Ryan Tannehill started targeting him more, often going his way in critical third down situations. Overall, he was targeted 19 times, catching 11 balls for 151 yards and zero touchdowns. Trust me; I do realize these numbers aren’t exactly Pro Bowl worthy.

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Miami Dolphins WR Rishard Matthews Must Seize Opportunity

Tyler McMullen — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:13:03 +0000

December 9, 2012; San Francisco, CA, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Rishard Matthews (86) catches a pass before the start of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

With top wide receivers Brian Hartline and Davone Bess both “dinged” up, the Miami Dolphins are now left in a difficult position – who is going to step up at the already thin wide receiver position for rookie quarterback, Ryan Tannehill?

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