07-08-2017, 09:18 PM
(07-01-2017, 06:12 PM)BFritz21 Wrote:
The video at the top of the page just mostly discusses Mixon's "off-field issues," which it was just one issue, not plural (unless you call a verbal altercation with a parking lot attendant an "issue" :roll eyes:) , and doesn't discuss his play much because, well, the "controversy" gets them more clicks. The end of the video does discuss how he can be versatile, run between the tackles, catch the ball out of the backfield, and be a home-run hitter.
People always call me out for saying "home-run hitter," but they say it in the video and in print on the page...... I should be an ESPN analyst
I love that a Steelers reporter is saying how his game reminds him of Le'Veon Bell's because, while he isn't necessarily comparing them or saying he'll be as good as Bell, reminding him of Bell's play is a good sign. You can't deny that his play does remind you of Bell's in that he can run between the tackles, be physical and/or elusive runner, catch it out of the backfield, and take one to the house at any moment.
The Ross talk does get me excited because he points out that Ross is also a big play threat, and good luck trying to load the box and still find enough defenders to keep deep to stop AJ and Ross.
I don't think he'll share much time with Hill, besides for MAYBE goal line carries (if Hill is even still on the team), but I do like his point about Ross and it's what I was saying above about not having enough safeties to load the box and double AJ and Ross.
I do fear Marvin's conservativeness in that aspect and feel like he'll let a lot of opportunities go and instruct Zampese to be conservstive/try to run the clock out when we should be going for the throat.
That just is another idea that AJ will be drawing the safety over and leaving Ross single-covered, but also throws in that Eifert will do damage. I wonder if we'll use Eifert properly, though, and actually utilize him more as a receiving option more and down the field more. Uzomah and Kroft should also be considered as dangerous.
I personally think that it will be Mixon and that he'll take the league by storm (assuming Marvin doesn't stay loyal to Hill, but given how ineffective Hill has been, I have faith in Marvin) because it's been a long time that we've had a back like him that can do so much and take any play to the house. As always, the line play does worry me and that could damage Mixon's play, but I think they'll at least be decent, and all of our other weapons should keep defenses in check.
Anybody else excited about this article?
Nice thread Brad, gotta go with Mixon cause of his versatility and the fact Hill and Gio have been disappointments as of late.
Love Ross though just as much if not more, he is such a great receiver, he isn't just speed, he could score a lot of Touchdowns
if AJ and Eifert can stay somewhat healthy and he might even with them banged up. That is how good John Ross can be, just
depends on how the O-line can play as we all know. As of right now i am expecting the OL to be rough early this season and
iron it out as the season goes on.
If Andre Smith can stay healthy and Boling is 100% we should be better in the run game this year so this would be best for
Mixon's chances to be the ROY for the team.
Health is everything as it is with Ross's shoulder, we will see but as of right now i have to go with Mixon as well for this very
reason. Mixon is healthy, he can pick up the blitz and he can catch the ball out of the backfield and has great vision.
John Ross is amazing though and could blow people's minds when healthy with his feet and route patterns. Dude is smart.
