Joe Mixon May Hold Out

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(04-15-2020, 08:00 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Love Mixon but even a very good that could become great RB like Mixon is not as valuable as they used to be.

We saw that with the 49ers last season with their late round and UDFA's playing so well.

Get the O-line dominant is more important than the RB. Mixon needs to take a team friendly deal with Burrow coming in
or our other RB's will be reaping the fruits down the road. Burrow targets the RB's a lot and this is something Mixon has 
not seen nearly enough of here.

The 49ers have an amazing offensive line and blocking tight ends. We aren't there yet. The 9ers can pretty much put anyone back there.

If we sign Mixon for 4 years, in 3 years hopefully we developed a legit line so he's easier to replace. In 3-4 years we can't afford to pay a back that much because Burrow needs a long-term deal. We can afford to spend the money now, though.

Mixon doesn't have the past injury concerns other backs have had. He's built well for the position. I don't think his injury risk is that high--especially considering we have other backs capable of lightening the load. He's a very valuable player for what he can to in the run and pass game. His vision. His athleticism. His skill. 

I want to see us dole out the money to retain him for 4 years. Draft his replacement in 3 years. If we pay him now before he really breaks out, we will save money that way. If he can run for 1000 behind a crappy offensive line, he can do a lot more once our line develops and we have a passing game to complement him. Invest in him now.

Anyway, that's my take.