09-27-2023, 06:14 PM
(09-27-2023, 05:56 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Other than 2018 when Mixon had 4.9 YPC, he's mostly been in the 3.9 to 4.1 YPC range.
His age is not the problem.
Too often Mixon is getting hit in the backfield or right at the LOS.
The OL hasn't opened up many holes for him.
I would expect the same problems to happen for Bijan, but I do think he'd be a bit better.
Maybe in the 4.3-4.5 range.
I don't think he gets close to the 5.5 he's averaging in ATL.
I don't see Mixon's age as a problem for 2023.
Another 200 plus carries & 40 plus catch season then turning 28 before next season would make getting a younger back
for 2024 and beyond more of something to consider. Mixon would be getting to an age in 2024 where his durability could
start to break down or he just becomes a little less productive.
I agree with a 4.3 to 4.5 range for Bijan with the Bengals.
I would simply be open to a range of options/positions (including RB) with early picks in the 2024 Draft and then choose a
player that I see as most likely to be impactful or very good at his position.
