Why is Joe Mixon under appreciated?

[Mike M (the other one)]

(12-12-2023, 05:37 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: I agree that he has hit his ceiling and, like you, I want to see more of Chase Brown and I'm excited about him next year.

Having said that, I have been impressed with Mixon this year because he has been running hard and running downhill, as opposed to recent years when it felt like he was trying to be too cute and dancing too much.

Now, it feels like, even if he doesn't start off at full speed, he picks his spot quickly and, when he does, he runs hard the rest of the play.

I realize that his yards per carry aren't as high as his second and third years in the league, but that could be for a number of reasons.

I do think that this could be his last hoorah and, like you, I've been impressed with Brown in his limited time and I'd like to see more of him.

At least for the rest of this season, if Mixon keeps running hard, I like him as our main back with Brown offering a change-of-pace and fresh legs that the defense isn't ready for.

yes i'm fine with Upgrading Mixon IF we have the chance, but we still don't know if Brown can handle it, or who's available next year when it's our turn to draft.

Mixon is still under contract for next year, let Brown take it from Mixon if he can, if not then we will obviously have to look to the draft for a replacement or sign Mixon for another couple years on the cheap. Either way, that's the way we will likely move forward. 

Still have other key positions that need attention first