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NFL Preseason Debuts: The best and worst of 2014

By Pete Schauer

Aug 16, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Giants receiver Corey Washington (6) catches a touchdown pass over Indianapolis Colts cornerback Qua Cox (46) during their pre season game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 16, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Giants receiver Corey Washington (6) catches a touchdown pass over Indianapolis Colts cornerback Qua Cox (46) during their pre season game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 8, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews (70) shown on the bench against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons defeated the Dolphins 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 8, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews (70) shown on the bench against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons defeated the Dolphins 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Worst: Jake Matthews, RT, Atlanta Falcons

Jake Matthew’s preseason debut was struggle city for the Atlanta Falcons.

Maybe it’s the pressure of being the son of a Hall of Famer, but Matthews’ debut against the Miami Dolphins was everything short of spectacular.

The former Texas A&M tackle had two holding penalties go against him during his two series against the ‘Fins, one of those penalties wiping away a lengthy 76-yard TD run by Antone Smith.

While Matthews was able to keep Cameron Wake in check, the biggest issue with his play was his inability to generate a push or open up a hole in the running game, which is something that could be a huge flaw for Matthews and the Falcon’s offense.

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