Tuesday, April 16, 2013

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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