08-23-2019, 08:08 AM
We saw Mixon do it his first carry, when it's stuffed in side bounce it outside, but besides Mixon few backs have attempted to challenge the edge this preseason. In fact we have seen little in terms of runs designed to challenge the edge. Everything for the most part has been between the tackles and when you don't threaten the edge you will catch guys crashing inside. Part of the issue is backs themselves. Ellis for example lacks patience for his blocks to even set up and vision to see where to bounce the run to, he is an old school slam into the line with your head down back.
Until Mixon gets shutdown running, I really am not worried about it. There is a reason we all think Mixon has the chance to have a special season, if anyone could run for 4 yards a touch behind this line I'm not sure we'd be talking about Mixon so fondly.
Until Mixon gets shutdown running, I really am not worried about it. There is a reason we all think Mixon has the chance to have a special season, if anyone could run for 4 yards a touch behind this line I'm not sure we'd be talking about Mixon so fondly.
