11-07-2022, 12:04 PM
(11-07-2022, 11:58 AM)BFritz21 Wrote: I've been saying that we need to give Mixon the ball with Burrow under center because I think Mixon runs better downhill, but I can only remember one time that we gave Mixon the ball with Burrow under center (besides maybe near the goal line), and Mixon was carving up their defense! I miscalculated that their linebackers still need to commit to the run even if we're not giving the ball running straight north/south from the snap.
Mixon had 14 carries under center and eight from shotgun yesterday. He averaged 6.1 yards per carry under center and 8.4 from shotgun. I don't think Mixon is the key to success, but I really do hope he can find consistent success going forward. He obviously isn't going to play like that often, but being able to provide something to the offense would be nice, especially while Chase is out.
