Joe Mixon usage

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(03-24-2022, 09:39 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: I brought this up last year and got roasted.

I'd like to see the carries be more evenly distributed.

Instead of 85/15 in favor of Mixon, something closer to 70/30.

Mixon had 77% of the RB carries in 2021. If you look at both carries and receptions, Mixon was at 72% of the RB touches in 2021. So he's already almost right where you wanted him.

My concern with Mixon is more how actually valuable is he to the team if he can't be on the field for both 3rd down and during 2 minute drills? That's when you really need to win a game. In the Super Bowl, the last time Mixon touched the ball was with 6:55 left in the game. 1:25 left in the game, need to drive for a FG to tie, and I don't think he ever saw the field.

You can find other (cheaper) 2 down RBs to run for 4.1 YPC for you.

Also there's not much point in being overly cautious with a RB workload. There's overwhelming odds that he'll fall off quickly. So use them while their talent is still there and then replace them.

https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-breaking-down-fact-and-fiction-about-how-and-when-nfl-running-backs-begin-to-regress-2021

Quote:FICTION: RUNNING BACKS BURN OUT AFTER RECEIVING A HEAVY WORKLOAD THE YEAR BEFORE