Joe Mixon, I'm a believer

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(08-28-2017, 04:02 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: Why not?  Running backs can easily come into the league NFL ready.  His numbers may not reflect it, but his play will.

(08-28-2017, 04:28 PM)Benton Wrote: As others have said, I do't see why he couldn't.

Sure, he'll split carries. And I know Marvin prefers to reduce the roles of rookies when possible ("Look, over there, it's a second year first round pick with a hang nail, get him on IR before it's too late!"). But if Mixon makes the most of every down — and every back pretty much has to these days — there's no reason he can't make a noticeable impact even with fewer snaps than a "starting" RB. 

Oh, its not that he COULDN'T, he just WON'T.

All because I feel Jeremy will have a stud season and Mixon will be put on the backburner of sorts, used only in certain situations.

Unless Hill gets hurt, then all bets are off and Mixon will take over.

(08-28-2017, 08:51 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: I think he has all the makings of a star as well. And the more I think about it the more I hope they can afford to bring him along kinda slowly. (not this year)

1.) It will mean Hill and Gio are getting it done.

2.) Mixon will be a fresh ace in the hole in the back 3rd of season

3.) Rb's seem to have a pretty consistent service life in number of carries, just means he'll have a tic more in the tank when Hill and Gio are gone.

1. Exactly

2. EXACTLY! (though if Hill stays healthy, may not matter... we'll see!)

3. Exactlyx3

I think the team knows this as well; if we're running fine with Hill and Gio-van (which I think we undeoubtedly wil), then there's no need to play Mixon a lot; just let him in in certain situations and schemes.