lets hear from the dixon lovers now

[steelfin]

Re: lets hear from the dixon lovers now

Good mobility but no presence in the pocket...career backup...could be great in the wildcat / slash role...

[feltdizz]

Re: lets hear from the dixon lovers now

Look at our whole team tonight before you throw Dixon under the bus by himself. Some of ou sound happy that Dixon had a rough 1st half. He is a Steeler.

Kyle Orten had 3 INT's his first preseason game as a Bronco too...

Dixon for 30 on the scramble.

where was that the first half?

it wasn't there in thefirst half. Stop acting like it's the SB. The guy finall gets a chance against the first team this preseason and you sound like you want him cut.

[SteelStallion]

Re: lets hear from the dixon lovers now

I called for Dixon to get more of a chance. Does that make me a Dixon Lover? He forced throws to unopened receivers, couldn't see the field, couldn't use his checkdowns, ect., and struggled terribly against first team competition. Lewis struggled also. Part of the process. I still think it would have cost them nothing to have a real training camp competition, give the kid more first team reps, and who knows where you'd be now. He's had little first team experience while the other three qbs have extensive starter experience. But I understand he looked bad in minicamp, and they had the Ben situation, ect., ect., I don't see this as a win for any of the fans regardless of how you felt. Leftwich played horribly last year, he has no upside, and there's no guarantee that he can get it done either over 4 games.

[BURGH86STEEL]

Re: lets hear from the dixon lovers now

I trust the coaches will make the best decision on who to start at QB until Ben returns.

[steelernation77]

Re: lets hear from the dixon lovers now

Sanders did not help Dixon out on that second pick. He needs to attack the ball in the air.

[feltdizz]

Re: lets hear from the dixon lovers now

Sanders did not help Dixon out on that second pick. He needs to attack the ball in the air.

I agree. Dude didn't fight for it as hard as he could have. It's not like Lefty has blown us away with his play outside of the bomb to Wallace.

[TheSikOne]

Re: lets hear from the dixon lovers now

Right guys, because half of a pre-season game determines how good a player is. Also, Lefty looked sooooooooooooo great against the backups.
[/sarcasm]

The guy clearly made some bad decisions, yes. But, it is just one half of a pre-season game against a good defense. You can't just fault him for that and throw him under the bus that quick. Especially when the other potential QB's to start wk 1-4 didn't look too great either.

[fordfixer]

Re: lets hear from the dixon lovers now

The way Dixon and Lefty looked tonight I say start Batch

[Shawn]

Re: lets hear from the dixon lovers now

I'm not ready to throw Dixon to the wolves. He is getting tore up by a very good D. With that said, I still think he is going to be a very good QB in the NFL. But, its obvious he won't win the starters job anytime soon.

our whole team looked ehhh tonight. Dixon is struggling but it's his second game against starters. I hope he bounces back. He had a few good passes on the first drive of the second half.

Honestly, I think part of it was him trying too hard to pocket QB it. He didn't look like the Dixon I know. Maybe he was trying to prove something to the coaches and fell flat on his face.

[Crash]

Re: lets hear from the dixon lovers now

Against a good defense? Champ Bailey didn't play and Elvis is out for the year.

[bostonsteeler]

Re: lets hear from the dixon lovers now

Actually Dixon has played more than this preseason.
He was actually quite good against Baltimore last year.

I think its mostly nerves. Some people done come out and become steely all at once. They have to get their head into the game and it happens with reps.

Dixon will be good IMO. He's not HOF material, but he'll be OK.

[hellbanger]

Re: lets hear from the dixon lovers now

Actually Dixon has played more than this preseason.
He was actually quite good against Baltimore last year.

I think its mostly nerves. Some people done come out and become steely all at once. They have to get their head into the game and it happens with reps.

Dixon will be good IMO. He's not HOF material, but he'll be OK.

HE threw a pick and we lost. To me a QB played good when he didnt lose the game for the team. Need wins to survive the regular season.

[Djfan]

Re: lets hear from the dixon lovers now

The way Dixon and Lefty looked tonight I say start Batch

Honestly, that is what we were all saying in the stands. Batch looked like an experienced guy to me. Give him some first team reps in game four.

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: lets hear from the dixon lovers now

Dennis Dixon takes a big step backward

Posted by Mike Florio on August 29, 2010


After the Steelers' first preseason game against the Lions, we argued that quarterback Dennis Dixon deserves some reps with the first team, given the fact that he played really well against the Lions' reserves -- and that presumed interim starter Byron Leftwich didn't.

The disparity in the performance of the two quarterbacks made the predetermined decision to go with Leftwich seem odd. Dixon had played well when pressed into service last year due to a concussion to Ben Roethlisberger, and Dixon had done nothing to justify not giving him a shot to compete with Leftwich in the 2010 offseason or training camp, because Dixon simply didn't receive an opportunity to compete with Leftwich.

Since nothing in the NFL happens by accident, we tried to identify the reason for the decision to not give Dixon a fair shot. The possible explanations fall into the realm where reasonable minds can differ; we (at least, I) became intrigued by the possibility that the Steelers, who in an apparent effort to keep signing bonuses low don't require late-round draft picks to sign four-year deals, didn't want the third-year quarterback to become a hot commodity as he approached restricted free agency in 2011. If the Steelers intend to follow through on reports that one more false move from Big Ben will get him booted out of the 'Burgh, it makes sense for the Steelers to find a way to keep Dixon around at a reasonable price until Roethlisberger can prove over a full offseason that this specific leopard has truly changed his black-and-gold spots.

Again, all we wanted was for Dixon to get a fair shot. And the coaches in Pittsburgh apparently saw enough through two preseason games to conclude that he deserved one. And so he got one.

And on Sunday night in Denver he apparently blew it.

Dixon completed nine of 16 passes for 94 yards, but he threw two costly interceptions, including a ball that was returned 77 yards by Broncos cornerback Andre Goodman for a touchdown. Though he also gained 33 yards on three carries, Dixon appeared to be out of his element and comfort zone while facing the Denver starting defense.

Does it mean that Dixon didn't deserve a shot with the starters? No. The Steelers needed to see what Dixon could do -- especially since Leftwich hasn't exactly looked a whole lot better the third quarter of Sunday night's game, throwing three passes and completing none.

Though Dixon still has special skills, his inability to step up when he got his chance to take the starting job for the first four games means that he probably won't be the starter come Week One, and that the Steelers won't have to worry as much about someone making Dixon an offer next offseason that the Steelers won't be willing or able to match.

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[Oviedo]

Re: QB competition is over

Now you can see why Lefty was brought back.

Dixon had his shot and he blew it.

but at least he got a chance to blow it. Denver has a great pass defense. I wish he played better but in all honesty our whole freaking team sucks tonight. The penalties are disgusting. What exactly are we trying to prove with all these flags.

Pouncey looks good though and so does Redman.

Those were 2 very bad passes. The first one should have been an obvious throw out the endzone and the second was a college throw. Way too far across the field. I hope he doesn't lose his confidence. At least he hussled down field to try and catch the guy.

Timmons looked good for the defense.

Pappy

Timmons was the best defensive player on the field but I'm sure we'll hear the same old tired "he hasn't lived up to his draft status because Jon Beason made the Pro Bowl." That is total BS. Timmons is just 24 and on the verge of being a star. I could see him having more sacks this season than Harrison.