09-13-2023, 04:58 PM
(09-13-2023, 04:21 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: 29 is ancient in RB terms. Just ancient.
The Key here would be the combination of turning 28 next July and not getting back to his 2021 form during this 2023 season as I said.
Older running backs can still be productive but wear & tear, loss of burst that they may have had coming out of College and vulnerability to
having more nagging injuries become more probable as they age.
Different players will start their age decline at different ages.
In Mixon's case, having his 2023 numbers come in similar to his 2022 numbers may be a sign that he won't be able to get back to his 2021 form
in 2024.
I was for bringing Mixon back for the 2023 season and agreed with Zac & Solomon Wilcotts interview comments that Mixon is a physical
runner that defenders don't enjoy having to tackle. I brought up his weighing 228 pounds at age 21 at his combine while running a 4.45 forty.
He should still punish defenders in 2023 but some of that 4.45 burst may start fading.
Hopefully he shines this season and plays young. Otherwise not doing so plus his off field issues may make a younger back look tempting in the
2024 Draft.
