Running Outside

[*bengalfan74*]

(12-05-2023, 03:18 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Is it really a lack of speed?  When I watch him try to run to the edge, he appears to me to do what I call a 'wide zone stutter' step, like he's trying to pick a gap to cut up into, before getting to the edge.  Either way it's frustrating to watch, and was refreshing to see the young back hitting the holes with quickness and fully committing to getting around the corner on outside runs.

I posted last night in GD thread Mixon was hitting the hole full speed with power, head of steam, lowering pads and going. When he runs that way he's waaayyyy more productive!! Yes he's only going to get 4,5, 7 yards or so most of the time like that. But it's much more effective for him and the team.

On the other hand when he's dancing, prancing, doing his L. Bell impression that's when he gets 0 yards, -1 2 yards and stinks. And I have to question why the coaches don't tell him quit dancing and just hit the hole?

He wants to hit a homerun on every play and 1. it's just not there. 2. he just doesn't have that top gear to pull away.