Comments on: Report: Eagles talking contract with Dennis Dixon http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:51:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Deb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2324518 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:19:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2324518 bobzilla …

Your continued obsession with my posts remains flattering, but I’m afraid you’re the one who’s racist if you assume my comment about his inability to learn our offense had something to do with the color of his skin. Both Arians and Tomlin (the African American coach I love and that you keep wanting fired) have said that Dixon was unable to learn the offense. It’s an offense both Charlie Batch and Byron Leftwich mastered as backups and the last time I looked, both are African American. Please don’t project your hangups onto me. Thanks.

]]> By: djm180 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2323304 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:03:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2323304 Dennis Dixon is actually a pretty solid Quarterback, at least much better than people seem to believe he is. He’s technically 2-1 as a starter, though that includes the 2nd game of the 2010 season when he was injured early in the game, which ended his season. That was the last game he even played in. His one loss was his first NFL start ever against the Baltimore Ravens in 2009, which was a very good game that went to Overtime. The game was lost on an interception Dixon threw early into OT, but he hadn’t made any mistakes up to that point and had played a very good game. It was kind of a fluky interception if you ask me. It was a very short pass that a defensive end snagged when trying to knock it down. I won’t say he would’ve been the next Russell Wilson if he hadn’t gotten injured in 2010, but there’s no reason to think he can’t be a winning Quarterback on the right team and with the right system.

]]> By: 4getu http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2321204 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:47:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2321204 How come so many people here have a crystal ball? Where can I get one?

]]> By: bobbyhoying http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320983 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:23:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320983 This is great news – from a financial perspective. I can cancel my NFL Sunday ticket and not waste Sunday afternoons watching the keystone cops.

]]> By: bobzilla1001 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320965 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:20:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320965 Fact: Dixon made it clear to both the media and Steelers that he wanted an opportunity to be a starter in the NFL. He knew that opportunity wasn’t going to happen in Pittsburgh. He decided to move on.
Pretty simple.

]]> By: polapea http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320955 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:40:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320955 Low risk, high reward signing.

And if I hear one more person spout the following crap my head is going to explode:

-”draft Geno Smith”- just because Smith is black doesn’t mean he’s a mobile QB. Guy is a dropback QB who wouldn’t be a top 15 pick in most years. It’s a weak draft for QBs, no point in reaching.

-”bring in Tebow”- you should have your football watching rights revoked.

]]> By: areyesrn http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320895 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 07:24:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320895 he has two more Superbowl rings than Vick…LOL

]]> By: flipadelphia77777 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320890 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 07:09:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320890 You guys are so smart you must be coaches. The Eagles bring out the worst in NFL fans, don’t sound so bitter and threatened sweethearts….. And talking about philadelphia being dirty? Please! You are a bengals fan… What would you know about anything??

]]> By: bobzilla1001 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320856 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:43:47 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320856 When people get on here and make broad statements, those people ought to be required to back up their unsubstantiated claims with some hard facts.
There’s not a shred of evidence to support the allegation that Dennis Dixon was unable to “learn the complex NFL offense run by Bruce Arians.” That is a racist comment, pure and simple.

]]> By: rtant2013 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320748 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:33:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320748 How’s did Grossman teach RG3 and Cousins the Redskins offense? It’s not Kyles Houston offense anymore, its almost completely different. And Kelly is going to learn real quick his offense isn’t going to work in the NFL, he’s not going to have the personel to shuffle players in and out as he did in Oregan. Plus, nomatter what you have, if they don’t get a new OL it won’t matter what you run. Not to mention the several holes they will have to fill on D. Eagles will be a 5 win team next year at best

]]> By: whatjusthapped http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320617 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:30:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320617 If I were an Eagles fan, I would just switch to baseball or hockey because as ugly as it was for the last two years, it is just the beginning of a very tight spiral down the toilet bowl to the rock bottom of the NFL.

]]> By: geraldthecat http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320579 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:15:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320579 Joe Webb is the best option. Minnesota would trade him for a song. That guy is faster and has a bigger upside in this type of offense.

]]> By: realfootballfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320560 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:05:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320560 Yea, we haven’t seen this story before from a college gimmick coach. Oops, Spurrier did get his “Fun & Gun” QBs Danny Wuerffel and Shane Matthews to run his great system, too.

Poor Eagle fans, when this thing is all over, you’re going to be begging for the good old Ray Rhodes days, let alone the Andy Reid days.

]]> By: tmatic74 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320529 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 02:44:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320529 Dixon could be signed and cut before the season ever starts. Calm down people and let Chip do his job.

]]> By: bengalsstillsuck http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320447 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 02:10:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320447 Wow dude nice real nice comeback for one philly is a dump that’s why i wrote that post it has no class an other than dirt bag philly fans most will agree.

]]> By: greymares http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320421 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:53:59 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320421 a contract with a 3rd team Q.B. shouldn’t take long.

]]> By: Deb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320416 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:52:08 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320416 Dixon’s problem in Pittsburgh was his inability to learn the complex NFL offense run by Bruce Arians. Kelly knows Dennis. He may be the one guy who can make use of Dixon’s physical strengths in an offense that doesn’t overtax him mentally. I wish Dennis the best of luck.

]]> By: watermelon1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320413 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:51:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320413 As a Ravens fan who saw what this guy could do as a rookie… I’ve always wondered why teams with horrible QBs didn’t give him a chance.

Hopefully this works out for him. And thank you to Dixon for whatever you contributed to this Super Bowl run!

]]> By: thesportsguru7 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320412 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:50:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320412 They would be stupid to reach for Geno Smith at 4. Just because he may or may not be the best QB of this class, doesn’t mean he should be valued as a top 5 pick. Geno Smith to me is no more than a 2nd rounder, if that, not because he’s not a good kid, but because he’s not a good enough football player.

The Eagles should just ride this season out with Foles, Dixon and see where it takes them, and then look to the future next year when it is a much better QB class.

]]> By: jbiggdaddy http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320395 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:40:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320395 Hey Runtheball. He played for Chip Kelly and performed well in his offense to be considered for the Heisman before the ACL injury. I’m not saying he’s going to be a pro bowler but I think its safe to say he knows what Chip wants. Why wouldn’t you sign a guy like that.

]]> By: o0omorriso0o http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320392 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:40:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320392 bengalsstillsuck says: Feb 5, 2013 7:49 PM

This franchise will suck for many years to come there fans are wannabe rockys but prolly cant rip their way out a wet paper bag please take this city off the map.

————-

That comment just makes you look really really bad. Obviously Philly is classier than you bashers. I mean your trying to make a point that Philly is trash but by trashing them your actually only making yourself look bad haha…

]]> By: captainwisdom8888 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320375 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:31:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320375 HAHAHA im gettin mad hate for my comment above, but honestly its spot on. Dixon isnt gonna come in and work wonders. Thats called realism. BUT. When they come out and get a mobile qb, and a clear back up at that, what does that tell you?

It tells me that Chip Kelly is going to gravitate towards a spread offense where the qb can move, similar to the one ran at oregon. Is Vick and his potential 15 million an option, I sure hope not.

Now is Geno Smith an option? To me, thats a bonafide YES

]]> By: 6250claimer http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320371 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:29:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320371 Why not just bring in Dan Fouts if you want old Oregon alums? He’s probably available. And probably still has more game than Dixon.

]]> By: chiefnofoldem http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320359 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:23:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320359 Eaglesfan06 – you are 100% correct here!

]]> By: runtheball http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320350 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:20:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320350 He spent 4 years with Pittsburgh and didn’t know the offense. What makes you think he knows Chip Kelly’s?

]]> By: ravenmuscle http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320341 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:16:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320341 Ah yes…Dennis Dixon…the Eagles just locked up the Super Bowl.

Step aside Colen Kaepernick…Dennis Dixon has rode into town.

]]> By: jakec4 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320338 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:14:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320338 Dennis Dixon seems like a good guy. He’s not getting any younger, and he’s probably running out of time to break through. His experience in Baltimore and Pittsburgh certainly should be appealing. Not saying Dixon is starter material, but stranger things have happened. Good luck to him.

]]> By: seabreezes51 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320317 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:05:16 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320317 Some upside and no downside.

]]> By: bricktop02 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320308 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:00:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320308 That’s just mean man.

]]> By: connorchew http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/05/report-eagles-talking-contract-with-dennis-dixon/#comment-2320286 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:52:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1711244#comment-2320286 no big deal. only positives to this signing. not like he’s going to start. Just a comfort signing for chip kelly. Happens all the time.

]]>