DC Grid Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Let me preface this by saying I WANT to like Dixon, he seems like a great locker room guy / teammate, he plays well on special teams, but he just can't seem to do anything on offense. He isn't given the ball a ton but every time he is it's the same result - he is immediately put down. It's getting to the point where it's not even a surprise. I remember in the Miami game where they gave him short yardage and everyone in the room watching said: here comes a punt. He's carried 8 times this year and has a 0 (ZERO) yard average. His one shinning moment was slamming into the pile in Indy and having the OL basically work him into the end zone...barely. With Shady out this week it's worrisome that the next guy up after Karlos is unlikely to gain a single yard. Is Dixon's special teams ability really enough to keep him on the roster or should the Bills be looking to make a change soon?
Alaska Darin Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 The 3rd and 9 play that resulted in the missed FG was the worst. That play was brilliantly blocked and setup but Dixon tripped over Incognito's foot and got about a yard. Just about any decent NFL running back gets at least 15 on that play and both Williams and McCoy probably house it.
Big C Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Dixon had that one awesome run last year, but otherwise he has not been a great back. Still doesn't mean he has no value to the team.
bmur66 Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 He's consistently shown that he is not a short yardage back. I don't know if he could move a pile of leaves.
Dont Stop Billeiving Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Thought it made sense to have him on the team before the season for all the reasons you mentioned above, but his play at RB has really regressed from last year. He used to grind out some decent runs and always fell forward for a couple extra yards. Reliable in the red zone and I can't remember him ever fumbling. But he's had a bad season so far, can't recall his name even being mentioned on ST this year either. He's still great as a teammate/locker room guy but he needs to pick it up on the field a bit. As a side note, I think they should promote Cierre Wood from the PS and use him as the backup to Karlos. He's pretty good, great college player and I thought he did rather well in preseason.
Dorkington Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 He looks heavier IMO I was wondering that myself. --- He seems to dance around a lot for a big guy... he needs to just run forward, if he only picks up a couple yards so be it... leave the dancing for the quicker guys.
3rdand12 Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 He's consistently shown that he is not a short yardage back. I don't know if he could move a pile of leaves. didn't he just score a TD from the one?? I was wondering that myself. --- He seems to dance around a lot for a big guy... he needs to just run forward, if he only picks up a couple yards so be it... leave the dancing for the quicker guys. he was just excited to have the ball : ) He will settle down
Wazzu Bill Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 He's consistently shown that he is not a short yardage back. I don't know if he could move a pile of leaves. didn't he just score a TD from the one?? That's because a pile of leaves is arguably more durable than the Colts D-line
Formerly Allan in MD Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 He is a short yardage back but he isn't.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 I don't get what the bills were thinking last game. All his carries came on 3rd and 4th downs-- typically very important plays.
3rdand12 Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 That's because a pile of leaves is arguably more durable than the Colts D-line it's worth a debate for sure : ) I don't get what the bills were thinking last game. All his carries came on 3rd and 4th downs-- typically very important plays. Change of pace back.........
Kkspike Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 The 3rd and 9 play that resulted in the missed FG was the worst. That play was brilliantly blocked and setup but Dixon tripped over Incognito's foot and got about a yard. Just about any decent NFL running back gets at least 15 on that play and both Williams and McCoy probably house it. The 3rd and 9 play that resulted in the missed FG was the worst. That play was brilliantly blocked and setup but Dixon tripped over Incognito's foot and got about a yard. Just about any decent NFL running back gets at least 15 on that play and both Williams and McCoy probably house it. no he tripped over his own foot.
TakeYouToTasker Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 8 carries is far to small of a sample size to make any judgements. Boobie is on this team for special teams purposes anyway.
Pete Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 As a side note, I think they should promote Cierre Wood from the PS and use him as the backup to Karlos. He's pretty good, great college player and I thought he did rather well in preseason. I bet the Bills do exactly that. Especially with Sammy potentially out too
Mark Vader Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 8 carries is far to small of a sample size to make any judgements. Boobie is on this team for special teams purposes anyway. Agreed. Too early to call him out.
Beef Jerky Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) He is a ST player depth RB. You don't expect your #3 to be great, you hope he gives you that one run you need when he is in. Edited October 2, 2015 by Beef Jerky
YoloinOhio Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 He was fine last year IMO. Maybe he just had a bad game last week.
Beef Jerky Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 People pick on the craziest things... A #3 RB...
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