Does Dennis Dixon have a legit shot at the Starting job?

The Eagles signed Dennis Dixon in February to bring in competition for the QB spot and Dixon was Kelly's QB in college when he was the OC of Oregon. Dennis Dixon is a very interesting player who got drafted in the 5th rd by the Steelers after a torn ACL against Arizona where he could have won the Heisman and maybe picked in the first rd. Well then after a couple starts in Pittsburgh where he did go 2-1 just saying that's good for only 3 games then went to the Ravens and was put on the practice squad playing as the "RG3" or "Kaepernick" in practice as he ran the read option in college. Well he just might be doing that on Sundays for the Eagles this year. I am big on the kid I think his maturity is great and hes still young and has time to grow.  If your going to go with a guy in the draft like Manuel or Smith you might have a better option on the roster already. Today was the first day of Eagles mini camp program and HC Chip Kelly said in his press conference that Foles and Vick split first team reps and Dixon was put in there for a couple snaps. Well when Kelly said the job is up for grabs including Dixon wouldn't he get equal snaps? Maybe not coming from experience stand point and simply Vick and Foles are more likely to win the job. Is Dixon getting a fair shot at the job? Well it is only one day of practice but I think he does. If he can execute the option well and make smart decisions with running and passing, he just might squeeze in there. Foles to me does not fit the system and should be traded before the trade deadline keeping Vick and Dixon to duke it out at training camp and bring in EJ Manuel out of Florida State or develop a young raw guy like Arizona QB Matt Scott. Putting Dixon at the starting spot maybe Week 1 isn't a big possibility but like Kelly said the Eagles with this system will need at least 3 QB s to run this as injuries to Vick will be likely with all the running and if Vick continues his turn over ways then Dixon could find his way in quickly or play a key backup role to a young QB like Manuel or maybe even Geno Smith. Dixon will need to have a big preseason and training camp if he wants a shot at the job but I think he can fit great into the Eagles system if he can outplay Vick, Foles and any drafted QB.

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1. Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Joekel OT Texas A&M- The Chiefs got Alex Smith as their QB  so they will look to give him a dynamic tackle with this pick. Johnny Manziel's sucess should be credited greatly to this guy.

2. Jacksonville Jaguars: Dion Jordan OLB Oregon- The Jaguars could go QB but they need pass rushing and Gus Bradley is a defensive minded coach. The most complete outside linebacker will help the jags greatly in their rebuilding process.

3. Oakland Raiders: Shariff Floyd DT Florida- The Raiders Defense was bad last year and with Seymour as a FA and Desmond Bryant, The Raiders need a guy in the trenches and Floyd has all the physical talent to do just that.

4. Philadelphia Eagles: Eric Fisher OT Central Michigan- The Eagles filled a lot of Defensive needs in FA so they go with the BPA.

5. Detroit Lions: Ziggy Ansah DE BYU- A bit of a project but the raw talent is there. The Lions lost Cliff Avril so they could use a dominant pass rusher to mold into.

6. Cleveland Browns: Dee Milliner CB Alabama- The Browns get Paul Krueger so they go with a tough physical CB that can start from day 1 across Joe Haden.

​7. Arizona Cardinals: Lane Johnson OT Okalhoma- Yes everyone thinks Geno or Barkley not neccessarily the Cardinals O-line was awful and you don't want a young QB behind a bad O-line, Johnson the most athletic tackle in the draft will help either Barkely in the 2nd rd or maybe a EJ Manuel or Ryan Nassib.

8. Buffalo Bills: Geno Smith QB West Virginia- Does the singing of Kevin Kolb effect Geno Smith I don't think so and Geno is a much better upgrade for the future the Bills stick with their gut and take the kid.

9. New York Jets: Jarvis Jones OLB- The tape shows all this guy does is make plays, a great duo of Coples and Jones will be loved by Rex Ryan.

10. Tennessee Titans: Johnathan Cooper UNC- Cooper is the most atheltic guard and will make a good pair opposite newly signed Andy Levitre.

11. San Diego Chargers: Chance Warmack OG Alabama- Lane Johnson doesn't fall and although they want WR they will fill a nice need in Warmack.

 12. Miami Dolphins: Xavier Rhodes CB Florida State- The Dolphins need to sure up the CB with Sean Smith gone, Rhodes is a big physical corner.

 13.Tampabay Bucaneers: Bjoren Werner DE Flordia State- The Bucs can't get Rhodes so they go DE and they will get a steal in Werner.

 14. Carolina Panthers: Star Lotelei DT Utah- The Panthers get a great run stopper, although he has limited pass rushing ability, he will contribute to the Panthers from week 1.

 15. New Orlean Saints: Barkevious Mingo OLB- Will Smith is pretty much done and although Mingo is raw his talent will make him a great turnout to what Rob Ryan wants him to be.

 16. St Louis Rams: Tavon Austin WR West Virginia- The Rams need a big time play maker not just a vertical threat which is why I put Austin here.

 17. Pitsburgh Steelers: Cordarelle Patterson WR Tenessee- The Steelers need a vertical threat after losing Mike Wallace.

 18. Dallas Cowboys: Kenny Vacaro Saftey Texas- The Cowboys will go BPA and could use a big hitter like Vacaro.

 19. New York Giants: Alec Ogletree LB Georgia- The Giants lost Michael Boley so they need another LB and Ogletree has some character issues but  his talent on the field will be hard to pass up.

 20. Chicago Bears: Manti Te'o ILB Notre Dame- The Bears released Urlacher setting them up to go LB in the draft. Te'o can play along side Briggs and learn from a top notch LB.

 21. Cincinatti Bengals: DJ Fluker OT Alabama- The Bengals don't have many holes so a big tackle to protect Dalton is needed after last years melt down in the playoffs with the line.

 22. St Louis Rams: Matt Elam Saftey Florida- The Rams secondary wasn't terrific last year and with a solid WR pickup with their first 1st rd pick they get a hard hitting Saftey to start and help the defense.

 23. Minnesota Vikings: Sheldon Richardson DT Mizzou- The Vikings get a fast great pass rushing big tackle that will be great along with Jared Allen.

 24. Indianapolis Colts: Damontre Moore DE Texas A&M- The Colts spent a lot of time with Moore and need to replace Dwight Freeny. 

 25. Minnesota Vikings: Keenan Allen WR California- The Vikings will get an explosive versitle WR opposite Greg Jennings to get Ponder more weapons.

 26. Green Bay Packers: Eddy Lacy RB Alabama- The Packers desperately need a running back as they could not get a deal done with Steven Jackson. Lacy the most complete back will help balance out the Packers high flying offense.

 27. Houston Texans: Deandre Hopkins WR Clemson- The Texans need another WR opposite Andre Johnson, Hopkinsn speed and size will be a nice pickup.

 28. Denver Broncos: Sylvester Williams DT- A big Tackle with Bunkley might be out and the defense struggled against the run last year, Williams will be a solid pick that won't miss in my opinion.

 29. New England Patriots: Margus Hunt DE SMU- The Patriots took Chandler Jones with their first rd pick last year and can put another big guy across to strengthen the D.

 30. Atlanta Falcons: Desmond Trufant CB Washington- The Falcons get Osi in FA so they need a DB as they released Dunta Robinson and Asante Samuel is almost at his end. Trufant had an amazing senior bowl and showed great tackling and hard nosed play.

 31. San Francisco 49ers: Jesse Williams DT Alabama - The 49ers lost two productive DTs in Issac Soapoaga and Jean Francois so they need help at the NT postition. Williams is a big run stopper who will help in the trenches for the 49ers elite defense.

 32. Baltimore Ravens: Kevin Minter LB LSU- The Ravens lost Ellerbe and Ray Lewis which was a bit of a surprise for Ellerbe to sign with Miami so the Ravens have a gaping hole at the LB postition and Minter is a great run stopper and is NFL Ready to start and get these Ravens back to the playoffs.

Geno Smith vs EJ Manuel Eagles future QB?

The Eagles are holding the 4th overall pick which unless the Jacksonville Jaguars look to take Geno Smith well...if the Eagles want him they can go get him. Before I get into Geno and Manuel is QB a need for the Birds? The roster currently holds Michael Vick, Nick Foles, Dennis Dixon, Trent Edwards so they have enough QBs but none are the future of this franchise which brings us to the draft. Its not every year that the Eagles are a 4-12 club so maybe we take advantage and take Chip Kellys QB with Geno. His arm is great he is a confident pocket passer and has some underatted speed and mobility. To me though you might be able to get a better fit for HC Chip Kelly in the second round with a more mobile guy in Florida State QB EJ Manuel. He has already shown interest in being a Eagle as Kelly recruited Manuel out of High School. I personally want to see a QB taken in Philly in the first two rounds now most likely as Kelly said they will not go QB #4 but maybe they trade back and take Geno or take a top notch tackle in Eric Fisher or Lane Johnson and then take a young guy in Manuel. So say the Eagles take Manuel who to me has just as good of an arm as Smith what does this do to the QBs on the roster? To me Foles will be on his way out, he just doesn't fit in the scheme and didn't show much last year he was solid but not spectacular. Michael Vick might start Week 1 but might be unseated by Manuel or hey they could buy out Vick and roll with Manuel. Dennis Dixon to me is a lock to be on this roster I think hes a great backup to help with the scheme that he ran with Kelly in College. Final QB Roster prediction for me is this.

1. EJ Manuel
2. Michael Vick
3. Dennis Dixon

So 3 very mobile guys who can run Kelly's offense and he even said they will need at least 3 guys to ran this offense as they will most likely have some injuries along the road. Geno if picked will start from week 1 and Dixon and Edwards will make the roster it all depends on where they go. They could go neither and take another guy later like Arizona Matt Scott.