JLC: Evaluating Anthony Mix

The rest of our playmakers aren't getting any younger though.

Santana Moss and ARE are both 28 and Cooley is only 25, and Clinton Portis is 26 they all many years of solid production in front of them.

I certainly think that we could use an upgrade at wide receiver, but I don't think we should use a high draft pick on a wideout. If Jason Campbell can't "get it done" with Moss, ARE, Cooley, Betts and Portis at the skill positions then we are in trouble regardless of whether we add another good wideout. Pro Bowl appearances are over-hyped, but I think it's somewhat meaningful that we have a Pro Bowl RB, TE and WR on our roster. We don't have as much talent at the skill positions as Indy, but we've got enough talent to field a very effective offense.

We need to start finding our new Hogs/Dirtbags. I forsee serious problems along the O-line in the coming years if we don't starting working in new blood immediately.

I certainly think that we could use an upgrade at wide receiver, but I don't think we should use a high draft pick on a wideout. If Jason Campbell can't "get it done" with Moss, ARE, Cooley, Betts and Portis at the skill positions then we are in trouble regardless of whether we add another good wideout. Pro Bowl appearances are over-hyped, but I think it's somewhat meaningful that we have a Pro Bowl RB, TE and WR on our roster. We don't have as much talent at the skill positions as Indy, but we've got enough talent to field a very effective offense.

We need to start finding our new Hogs/Dirtbags. I forsee serious problems along the O-line in the coming years if we don't starting working in new blood immediately.

but but but Olineman are fat....and and and they dont score ta ta touchdowns. the pats had da best recieving core last yer n won da supar bowl.

Hey guys / gals,

My $.02 on Mix:

I think you guys will have a winner with this guy. Physically, there is no denying that he has all the tools needed to be very effective, and if you have ever seen him interviewed, you know that he is a mentally sharp guy as well.

However, my "gut feeling" is not so optimistic, based on Mix's performance in college. (and because of his limited play at WR in the NFL, that is really all we have to go on) You would think that a guy with his physical stature in college would absolutely dominate at that level........... but he really didn't. Sure, he made his share of big plays at crucial times, but he was never really the "go to" guy in clutch situations. Perhaps that had to do with two things:
1. Courtney Taylor, Ben Obomanu, and Devin Aromoshadu all played for Auburn at the same time. All of these guys play WR in the NFL now. Perhaps he was overshadowed a little, or the ball was spread around very well.
2. While he was there, Auburn was a "run first" type of offense. (we had Caddy, Ronnie Brown, and Brandon Jacobs at that time too) The WR's were never really asked to be the main attraction during his tenure.

Whatever happens, I really hope this is his big break and I will be pulling for him every time he laces them up!


WAR EAGLE!!
GO SKINS!

I certainly think that we could use an upgrade at wide receiver, but I don't think we should use a high draft pick on a wideout. If Jason Campbell can't "get it done" with Moss, ARE, Cooley, Betts and Portis at the skill positions then we are in trouble regardless of whether we add another good wideout. Pro Bowl appearances are over-hyped, but I think it's somewhat meaningful that we have a Pro Bowl RB, TE and WR on our roster. We don't have as much talent at the skill positions as Indy, but we've got enough talent to field a very effective offense.And that my friends, sums up in one statement, what I would have (and still will be) using 30 posts to say.

but but but Olineman are fat....and and and they dont score ta ta touchdowns. the pats had da best recieving core last yer n won da supar bowl.

Uh Giants won the super bowl not Patriots?

Uh Giants won the super bowl not Patriots?

Dirtbag is still learning the fine art of sarcasm, forgive him

Dirtbag-I can't keep doing this for you :)

I definitely agree with folks that believe Mix should be given a chance. Plus, it's not like we want hiim for the #1 WR spot...he will be #3 WR behind Moss and ARE. For depth, we should draft anothe WR in the later rounds though, but we should not take a WR in the first round. There other areas that need to be addressed besides the WR position.

And if Mix doesn't work out...well then he is an Undrafted Free Agent... so oh well. If he does, then great our offense gets better.

So I haven't posted much this off-season, mostly because we have been rather quiet in FA, and all that. But early in the off season when CJ's name first came up I said along with a few others that WR is in no way a primary need for this team going into next year. I am glad I stayed out of the several WR FA discussions for the most part, considering that we are right where we began, and are no way in trouble at the position.

We have two excellent, quick, shifty, play maker starting WR's in SM and ARE, and Caldwell and McCardell were two solid secondary receivers. On top of that we have some young talent with potential in Mix. From that standpoint it seemed obvious to me that the lines were our biggest need, and WR was not much of a concern. Certainly an upgrade or an influx of young talent will be needed at the position in the next few years, but the need is by no means imminent.

Now I know Caldwell is gone, but what about McCardell, noone has said anything about him and he had a pretty good year for us last year, is he still around? If he is I think he deserves to be recognized as at least our #5, if not #3 WR at this point. Mix is not proven, and I think he had better production then Thrash (but I could easily be mistaken).

Mix's potential with his size and speed and his connection with JC are certainly very enticing, but there is no way we can consider him capable of being one of our top 3 WR's until we actually see him play. But I dont think he needs to be. We have a solid WR corps. If he steps up that will make a huge difference to this team, if not I think we can survive a year or two with the status quo while we concentrate on areas of greater immediate need.

All that said, I am officially on the Mix bandwagon!!

He'll eclipse Moss by week two. ;)

I definitely agree with folks that believe Mix should be given a chance. Plus, it's not like we want hiim for the #1 WR spot...he will be #3 WR behind Moss and ARE. For depth, we should draft anothe WR in the later rounds though, but we should not take a WR in the first round. There other areas that need to be addressed besides the WR position.

And if Mix doesn't work out...well then he is an Undrafted Free Agent... so oh well. If he does, then great our offense gets better.

Close but not quite. Mix would be the #2 because ARE is moving to the slot. Please try and keep up.