Zac on Mixon

[Mike M (the other one)]

(05-02-2023, 03:45 PM)KillerGoose Wrote: I understand that this is an attempt at a "gotcha". Mixon had a great season as a dump-off option but I have never questioned his hands or general receiving ability. Without looking, he was somewhere in the top five. What I have consistently questioned is the overall value of his production (high volume/low efficiency), his inability to create for himself and his lack of pass blocking. Due to these factors, he is largely a replacement level player in my eyes. 

We have ways of quantifying a players impact in both receiving and rushing. It is called EPA and is considered the gold standard of analysis when we are trying to identify efficient players and how much value they contribute. Mixon ranked 45th out of 73 eligible players with a minimum of 50 rushing attempts. 

Not a gotcha, you are just so busy pointing out the negatives i wanted to make sure there was at least something positive that he brings to the team. 

We are a Passing team first, therefore our RB needs to complement that. The best way for Mixon to improve is be a 3rd down back.