Matthews Speaks At Rookie Symposium

A year ago, wide receiver Jordan Matthews was one of the players in the audience who was listening and learning at the NFL's Rookie Symposium.After a successful first season with the Eagles, Matthews was invited to speak at this year's orientation for the first-year players. There are two important nuggets of wisdom Matthews wanted to impart on the rookies.

1. Stay Even-Keeled

"Never get too high and never get too low," Matthews wrote on his Sportsblog site. "Create a positive environment that allows you to stay in a mindset of peace and focus when it comes to football and your life … and then stay there. If you can stay in that lane, then the game of football is going to come a lot easier.…