10-04-2018, 11:57 AM
(10-04-2018, 10:32 AM)Daddy-O Wrote: I don't think you're going to get scorched, and not sure about the word "hype". Joe Mixon is a special player and so is Gio. They both have special skills and both are needed for this team to be successful.
I think the hype, if that's what you want to call it, refers to a RB that is big and powerful, yet has special abilities outside of just running the football between the tackles. Gio also has this ability but not necessarily the ability to pound it up inside play in and play out for an extended period of time, that's all. You're talking about 25 or more pounds on Mixon and that makes a huge difference in a one-on-one situations against defenders in open space. Gio is just not going to run through as many tackles for extra yardage as Mixon.
Mixon = size and speed, Gio = quickness / toughness
What Gio did against Carolina and Atlanta was amazing but it took its toll on him - he got pretty banged up.
Both are special players and compliment each other very well. And both will be needed to keep each other fresh through the season.
Agree with this post. Both backs are really good at what they do.
What makes Joe special is that you see a similar blend of talent to what other dominant RBs in the league have.
He has the build to withstand punishment in the NFL. He never missed a game in his seasons at Oklahoma, and comes into the NFL with little to no injury history.
Has a 40 time that is faster than Alvin Kamara, and .03 behind Ezekiel Elliott.
Has shown receiving ability that is similar to the Kamara and DJs of the world.
Has the explosion through the hole that you see from guys like Gurley.
And best of all is his ability to break tackles from the first and second line of defense, so that he can get to the 3rd level. That's where RBs can be gamebreakers. Break tackles vs the big guys, and now you are 1-on-1 with a safety, and have a better chance of getting by them. Can take a run from any part of the field and take it to the house.
