NFL Network- Bengals RB Touches

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(05-22-2017, 05:01 PM)BenZoo2 Wrote: Would you put it past them?  I think mixon has to convincingly blow the doors off hill based on marvs loyalty to vets.  The better hill does is a win win for all.  Keep Jeremy fresh enough to boost his stats and his value

Unfortunately, no it wouldn't surprise me. They do strongly value comp picks. Plus I know I listed a lot of players who got significant PT as rookies, but it does seem (at times) like Marv makes most rookies "earn" their snaps. I wish I could say he took the same approach with veterans. So it wouldn't surprise me if Mixon started off slow. Hopefully he blows the doors off and forces their hand. 

(05-22-2017, 05:11 PM)Au165 Wrote: I don't think a HB is going to get a big enough contract in today's market to really be much of a compensatory pick if any at all. Look at some of the HB's in this last class, I'd say Latavious Murray is on par with Hill and he struggled to get a deal.

Good point. RBs still seem to be valued in the draft, but free agency is another story. Teams would rather go for the young backs...probably due to the shelf life of a RB. Which is yet another reason why I think Mixon should be used early. I could make a list. 

(05-22-2017, 05:42 PM)Hoofhearted Wrote: The same reason he sticks with Bodine and seems like doesn't give much competition behind him. He's familiar with the system and his role. He fixed the fumble issues, slight bump in YPC, and same TDs. The job will be his to lose. He'll be on thin ice and not used in as many packages, but Hill will most likely be the starting back until proven otherwise. But like I said, I see Mixon on the field a lot, especially when they're passing/in the gun.

Fair enough. I hope you're wrong though. I think Mixon will be a difference maker, and I've seen enough of Hill. He doesn't look at all like the guy he was in 2014. If that guy makes a sudden appearance in a contract year, I'll have to question it.