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Introducing the Philadelphia Eagles – the all-injury team

By Robby Sabo

Oct 27, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) watches the game from the sidelines against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) watches the game from the sidelines against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 12, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Matthews (24) runs with the ball during the first half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Matthews (24) runs with the ball during the first half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryan Mathews

Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice, shame on you. Fool me three times, your name is Ryan Mathews.

Because of a ridiculous string of injuries, Mathews has missed 18 of a possible 60 games. While the number is significant, it doesn’t blow you away. For anybody that’s played fantasy football though, knows how frustrating this guy has been in getting some sort of momentum going in his career.

Every time he seemed poised to break out he would once again come up with another nagging scenario. Those 18 games missed are more on the 30 side as far as games effected.

Call me a pessimist, but I’ve just never seen a magical potion that allows bodies to all of a sudden become indestructible in the game of football.

Some guys have that fantastic durability edge. Ryan Mathews does not.

There isn’t a chance in the world I would sniff around this guy. Not to mention give him a three-year, $11 million contract with $5 million guaranteed.

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