re: Honey Badger on PUP.

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Did you watch any tape of his NFL games? Kid looked very impressive.

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Very. And not to diminish the great season that he had, but it's interesting that he only had one forced fumble last year. I think that highlights how important John Chavis was in the type of player that Mathieu was at LSU. I always felt that Chavis' role in TM's LSU career was underplayed.

Another thing that bothered me about the perception of Mathieu was the way the word "instincts" became almost as synonymous as the "Honey Badger" nickname. Yes, he had great instincts, but I think the use of that word in reference to TM downplayed his hard work, preparation, intelligence, and incredible Will.