The Facts: Coming out of a spring that saw Matthews earn rave reviews as the team's top pass-catcher, expectations around Philly's second-round pick continue to climb. "You guys are seeing the same things we are," Eagles receivers coach Bob Bicknell told NJ.com. "He's looked very good so far."
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HC Chip Kelly wasted no time after the draft talking up Matthews as a candidate to man the slot alongside Jeremy Maclin and Riley Cooper. With DeSean Jackson out the door, the rookie is in good position to make an impact for a wideout group that Bicknell called a "little different this year" in terms of on-field skills. "I think Matthews is really going to help them," one NFC scout told Bicknell. "That was a good pick. He could step right in and contribute for them. Can he start? Possibly, that depends on the other guys." As NFL.com noted, with his 4.46 speed and 6-foot-3 frame, Matthews turned heads during non-contact drills. But fantasy football owners will want to see how that carries over to working in pads before they get too enthusiastic.