Is the Henry deal enough for Mixon?

[Wes Mantooth]

(07-20-2020, 12:42 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Gio is not a better pass catcher. Just look at their college stats. Mixon had more receiving yds and TD’s. Mixon just hasn’t had a good OC yet at the NFL level. Gio had the benefit of playing for Hue and Jay.

I wasn't aware that college stats were they end all be all in determing a player's skillset.  Good to know.  With that said, did you know Gio Bernard was a better rushing back in college than Mixon?  It's true, check this out:

Gio Bernard (UNC, 2 seasons) - 2,481 rushing yards, 25 rushing TD's

Joe Mixon (OKL, 2 seasons) - 2,027 rushing yards, 17 rushing TD's

I'm assuming that knowing this doesn't lead you to believe that Bernard should be our primary ball carrier?  So why would Mixon be a better receiving option based on his college numbers alone?

Fwiw, Mixon had 894 yards receiving in college to Bernard's 852.  So it's not like he produced at that much higher of a level.  He also played in an offense that produced over 4,000 yards passing in each of his two seasons. I'm guessing if you insert Bernard into those Baker Mayfield lead Oklahoma teams that his receiving numbers go way, way up.