Evan Mathis does an Ask me Anything on Reddit.

He seems to purposely avoid any questions related to the Bengals though. Still cool.

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when asked about the Bengals, specifically how bad it was with Chad & TO and why he he lft...

No it wasn’t as bad as it seems. TO and Chad catch a lot more negative publicity then they are due. I would actually like to see TO get one more chance. Sign the dude to a minimum contract and let him prove himself.

I left the Bengals because they didn’t play me. My contract was up and I wanted to go somewhere where I had a chance to compete for a starting job. Miss you. <3

He really comes across as a genuine guy who just wants to be a great football player and loves kicking DT ass. Says hte toughest assignment he had last year was Justin Smith, who he thinks should have been the defensive player of the year.

by indesignkat on Feb 18, 2012 9:26 AM EST reply actions

just out of curiosity...

where do you see him avoiding questions about the Bengals?

by indesignkat on Feb 18, 2012 12:32 PM EST reply actions

found another Cinncy question

but it’s pretty much the same one. What was it like with Chad & TO?

They are cool, interesting guys. And nowhere near the distractions they are made out to be.

by indesignkat on Feb 18, 2012 12:35 PM EST reply actions

found another, asked if he did any April Fool's pranks

Last April Fool’s Day I sent spoof texts to multiple teammates phone’s from Marvin Lewis’ number informing them they had been cut.

by indesignkat on Feb 18, 2012 12:36 PM EST reply actions

wonder if promised starting LG position would he come back?

Seems to be over they anger he had last year.

by ashunte23 on Feb 19, 2012 12:29 PM EST reply actions

I'd hope the Bengals could sign him; cheaper than Nicks and just as good. This would leave more money for the Bengals to go after a FA WR or CB, or dare I say Mario Williams :)

Paul Brown Stadium, where everyone's hopes go to die.

by DTFCPDX on Feb 19, 2012 11:13 PM EST up reply actions

If I were him I'd choose any team but the Bengals

And I seriously doubt the coaching staff would admit fault and bring him back.

by indesignkat on Feb 19, 2012 11:43 PM EST up reply actions

So apparently he is still answering questions on this AMA...

I finally made an account (longtime lurker) because last night he responded to my question:

Me:

Evan, man, I was a huge fan of yours when you played for the Bengals. I was super freakin pissed when we let you go. Do you still harbor any ill will towards the Bengals’ front office? Or would you consider coming back next year (I think you’re a FA this year, maybe?), or is there too much bad blood?

I (FWIW) think that you could be an integral piece in us making a deep playoff run next year if we draft a stud RB for you to block for!

Him:
I’d $till con$ider coming back.

I hope someone in the Bengals’ FO sees this!

by OTRWhoDey on Feb 22, 2012 5:29 PM EST reply actions 2 recs