Dion Dawkins

[Toledo Bill]

.Dawkins is such a poor reflection on our coaching staff. Ok, I know he has a big contract and would be hard to move on from but it is ridiculous to have this guy show up every year more out of shape.

He shows no leadership skills and comes across as a fat clown.

He holds a premier position and has turned into, at best an average left tackle.

I really am disappointed that something can’t be done about this. Maybe behind the scenes McD is all over him but I doubt it.

I really feel that his attitude and conditioning has negatively affected the entire team.

[oldmanfan]

I have wondered for a while if he may have some long Covid stuff going on.

[LabattBlue]

8 minutes ago, oldmanfan said:

I have wondered for a while if he may have some long Covid stuff going on.

I agree.  I have had Covid twice and each time I gained 100 pounds. 

Edited August 20, 2023 by LabattBlue

[thenorthremembers]

Hes an above average left tackle in the league but his game has certainly been in decline.   Particularly against players who like to start wide and come back inside on him.   

 

Hes always been a bad body guy, but its getting worse by the year.

[OldTimer1960]

Dawkins might be a nice guy and he used to be pretty good, but man have some pride as a pro athlete - his body looks like he retired 15 years ago.

[Chaos]

10 minutes ago, thenorthremembers said:

Hes an above average left tackle in the league

based on what?

[Buffalo_Stampede]

I don’t understand how he looks bigger now than when camp started? Bro hiding candy in his pillow case.

[BillsFooteball]

He appears to be on decline which was noticeable last year but I would still put him in the average range for starting LT. far more concerned about RT

[BillsPride12]

Ugh this is such a tough one because he's such a great guy off the field and a pillar in the community but yeah his play is just so disappointing at times.  I was really hoping he would come into this season as motivated as ever but so far looking like the same Dion that has struggled heavily the past two seasons 

[97bills]

Our entire oline needs upgraded , we’ve spent big money on defense, while our oline is a hope and prayer every year..When we drafted Allen we should’ve put a top tier oline in front of him. I guess we’re going by the colts play book , and we’re going to wait until it’s to late. All that money on defense, and Allen still has to run around for his life and score 35 points… big baller bean lol 

[QBorBust2018]

Dawkins is horrible and should never have been paid. This is one of the worst OLs in the league and it’s pathetic 

[Toledo Bill]

I am amazed that Dawkins has not had a serious injury. A 400 pound out of shape NFL player is a huge risk for a leg injury. With our tackle “depth” we could end up in even worse shape than we are. 
I hope he stays healthy and turns things around but right now he is a huge liability.

[John from Riverside]

45 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

I don’t understand how he looks bigger now than when camp started? Bro hiding candy in his pillow case.

To go turtles

1 minute ago, Toledo Bill said:

I am amazed that Dawkins has not had a serious injury. A 400 pound out of shape NFL player is a huge risk for a leg injury. With our tackle “depth” we could end up in even worse shape than we are. 
I hope he stays healthy and turns things around but right now he is a huge liability.

oh, come on he doesn’t weigh 400 pounds

 

Does he?

[Aussie Joe]

1 hour ago, oldmanfan said:

I have wondered for a while if he may have some long Covid stuff going on.

Long Covid causes over eating ?

[Augie]

26 minutes ago, QBorBust2018 said:

Dawkins is horrible and should never have been paid. This is one of the worst OLs in the league and it’s pathetic 

 

Big Day for you! Pace yourself, we don’t want to have any unnecessary injuries in preseason!  

[Bookie Man]

He got beat a lot last year. Brown was terrible last season, but Dion didn’t play well either. It’ll be an issue. 

[NewEra]

I love Dion the person.  I disagree with the him not being a leader.  One can lead and be fat. 

 

That said- his LT play is on the decline and he might be as much of a problem as Spencer Brown.  
 

Earn your paycheck Aaron Kromer.  Live up to your rep.  We need you this year.  Believe that 

[Dr. Who]

38 minutes ago, 97bills said:

Our entire oline needs upgraded , we’ve spent big money on defense, while our oline is a hope and prayer every year..When we drafted Allen we should’ve put a top tier oline in front of him. I guess we’re going by the colts play book , and we’re going to wait until it’s to late. All that money on defense, and Allen still has to run around for his life and score 35 points… big baller bean lol 

The IOL has been upgraded. Bates is versatile. I'd like to see them hold onto Anderson, because he's looked good at C. Tackle is the issue. It's not outlandish to think that Dawkins can at least raise his game to average. Van Denmark is better at LT. He's shown some promise. RT is the main issue, and it is a concern.

[Charles Romes]

Can’t believe his contract was not tied to some baseline fitness benchmarks

[Toledo Bill]

8 minutes ago, John from Riverside said:

To go turtles

oh, come on he doesn’t weigh 400 pounds

 

Does he?

I wouldn’t bet against it