Joe Mixon found not guilty 8/17

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(07-02-2023, 03:18 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: I'd like to ask someone in the organization (or at least that's near the organization and has info) about why we DID keep Mixon, even at when we could have Zeke.

I don't really care if he is as explosive of a threat running the ball as they once were because, yes, even as Joe said to Joe in game the one time, teams can't beat us when we run the ball well, but you know when teams also can't beat us? When we protect Joe because he picks defenses apart.

Dalvin's not a good pass protector either, so I'd have to pass on him but might be better than Mixon.

Zeke is a hell of a pass protector and that might be his best asset right now. People are already talking about how they're going to miss that aspect of his game in Dallas.

Have Chase Brown be our early down back and have Zeke come in on passing downs to block and catch the ball out of the backfield. Also bring in Zeke for short yardage to pound a few home. Seems too perfect to ignore.

They both make about the same and I think Zeke would even take a pay cut to extend his career here and chase a ring. Sign him for three years, with the third year being a team option, at 7 or 8 per and that still leaves him in the top ten of running back contracts while being guaranteed a good shot at a ring.

FIFY
Knowing Zac he’s as honest as forthright as any of the NFL coaches. His effusive praise of Joe was as far from coachspeak as it gets on Solomon Wilcots podcast. They look at the film and the players look at the film and want to win. The coaches and players firmly behind Joe. End of story. The combination of Joe’s dead cap and then signing Zeke or Cook is not saving a lick of money.

Joe’s PFF grades are better than either:
https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-bengals/episodes/head-coach-zac-taylor-on-bengals-2023-draft-picks/