NFL Network- Bengals RB Touches

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(05-21-2017, 08:23 PM)Quantum Bengal Wrote: I'm hoping Mixon is our primary back.  But, I do realize Marvin isn't a fan of playing rookies. We know what Hill is at this point, I think Mixon has the potential to be special.

Andy Dalton
AJ Green
Jermaine Gresham
Jordan Shipley
Carlos Dunlap
Vontaze Burfict
Leon Hall
JJo
Jeremy Hill
Gio Bernard
Russell Bodine
Odell Thurman
David Pollack
Tyler Boyd
Tyler Eifert
Kevin Zeitler
Rey Maualuga
Keith Rivers
Andrew Whitworth
Chris Perry
Eric Steinbach

(05-21-2017, 10:22 PM)bfine32 Wrote: If I were to guess I'd say Hill has the most carries of any RB in out backfield. I also think Gio will have more touches than Mixon

It could go that way. It might not. I think it's really hard to tell right now. A lot depends on how Mixon looks in TC.

(05-22-2017, 11:19 AM)Hoofhearted Wrote: Yessir. Mixon was rated something like 98% in pass pro efficiency, so he's going to be better than Hill at this which means he will most likely see more snaps than Hill. But Hill will probably get more "touches" than Mixon, especially early on. 

This is what I think greatly increases the odds of Mixon seeing significant touches. He's ready to hit the ground running. Honestly, I think it'd be dumb to spend a 2nd rounder on a risky RB, then have him sit a year. Rarely do you see a RB get drafted that high only to see him sit the bench as a rookie. RB is probably the position where a rookie is most likely to have an impact, as there really isn't as much to learn.