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Dixon vs Batch for #2

Postby toomuchmerrilhoge » Sat Jun 20, 2009 8:45 pm

With Batch getting older, is Dixon ready to be the #2? Also, does anyone think BA will use Dixon in a slash role, like we did with Kordell?

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Re: Dixon vs Batch for #2

Postby thesteelhammer » Sat Jun 20, 2009 9:17 pm

I think Batch is still the better QB and will win the #2 job.
The real questions are can Batch stay healthy and if he can't will the Steelers let Dixon be te #2 or will they sign a veteran?

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Re: Dixon vs Batch for #2

Postby No l Gravity l » Sun Jun 21, 2009 4:05 am

Last preseason game I saw Batch in he played god awful.

Last regular season game I saw Batch in he played god awful.

Give Dixon a chance!

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Re: Dixon vs Batch for #2

Postby mckeesrockstheburg » Sun Jun 21, 2009 2:45 pm

I WANT to see this kid play! We know Ben can, now let this kid play in pre-season. Batch will never start again but a good team guy to have around. Let him get some minutes in preseason but give most of time to Dixon.

He was legit Heisman candidate before going down. 2 yrs now to heal. Let's see what he has. I think he has it. I think he brings an elusive, athletic running element that defenses will need to scheme for if he comes in. I'd love to see him handoff to a back with a reverse to Hines who lofts a pass to a wide open DD who slipped out down the sidelines. Not a steady dose of "Slash" stuff but he has that athletic ability.

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Re: Dixon vs Batch for #2

Postby SteelCityFan » Sun Jun 21, 2009 2:59 pm

No l Gravity l wrote:Last preseason game I saw Batch in he played god awful.

Last regular season game I saw Batch in he played god awful.

Give Dixon a chance!



I couldn't agree more. Batch has looked pretty bad the last few games he's been in. I think his age is catching up to him. Having seen DD only play pre season may not mean a lot, but he sure as hell looked electric on the football field. Give the kid a chance. I think he'll be able to turn heads!

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Re: Dixon vs Batch for #2

Postby UKBlackNGold » Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:09 pm

Dixon. The end.

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Re: Dixon vs Batch for #2

Postby Hagerstown Steelman » Sat Jun 27, 2009 12:20 pm

There have been a lot of good things said in OTA's about Dixon. However, this is far from game time. If he can play at a high level in the preseason he can make it a tough choice for the coaches.

I think both Batch and Dixon make the team this year. It would be good to see Dixon get some Playing time late in a game to see what he can do.

Dixon is the backup of the future.

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Re: Dixon vs Batch for #2

Postby Nittany Steel37 » Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:01 pm

Dixon as the #2 so he can come in occassionally for a little Wildcat stuff. He's too talented to keep off the field.

Batch is the emergency guy in case someone goes down.

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Re: Dixon vs Batch for #2

Postby LambertoCincoOcho » Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:39 am

Batch is fragile. He's old. His time has come and gone. He will pull a calf muscle carrying his luggage at camp. He's not even fit to be a number 3 guy. He should stick to his community work and show off his super bowl ring. Dixon has matured and he's a dynamic athlete. Slash or some wildcat either one is fine with me but he needs to see the field. Lets give him a role of some sort. Here we go now. :subngtowl:

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Re: Dixon vs Batch for #2

Postby SteelCityFan » Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:14 pm

" Slash or some wildcat either one is fine with me but he needs to see the field. "

I couldn't agree more. He has to see some playing time this year. Is Arians creative enough to find a way to get him on the field? I don't thinks so. But who knows.......

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