JLC: Evaluating Anthony Mix

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by angryssg

I am a minority on this I know, but I am going to throw my opion out there anyway and this seems like the thread to do it in.

Despite everyones opinion (including anyone on the personnell staff) forego taking any WR's in the draft this year. Build up the needs and depth at the other positions on our roster CB, OL, DL, and QB. Let Mix get a shot at the #2 WR spot. If he doesn't pan out then we can address the WR high (not #1) in next years draft. Sure, we allow UFA's into camp to compete. But this will allow us to take care of the rest of the needs on the team.

We already know what Moss and ARE are truly capable of despite last years performances, and Cooley is a lock at TE. This is a new offense. Lets see what it looks like before we say we need something.

In essense I am saying lets build up depth and watch the team perform before we decide we need another offensive weapon. The defense is set with a question at DB. Everywhere else we need depth. Lets build it.

I realize that ARE is moving into the slot.

Sound logic, plus Roy Williams might be available next year as a free agent. If Mix actually pans out & wins a starting spot, our wr corp would be in decent shape, we'd only need a #5 behind Thrash.

I still think this is a good time to draft a wr, since in 2-3 years he might start producing. With the vets on this team I think next year (09) will be the best to make a push for the super bowl. Zorn's first year will be a good year for the offense to come together, but I don't expect great success until his 2nd year. If we draft a wr this year he'll be ready to produce at the same time that the rest of the team starts to gell.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

Sound logic, plus Roy Williams might be available next year as a free agent. If Mix actually pans out & wins a starting spot, our wr corp would be in decent shape, we'd only need a #5 behind Thrash.

I still think this is a good time to draft a wr, since in 2-3 years he might start producing. With the vets on this team I think next year (09) will be the best to make a push for the super bowl. Zorn's first year will be a good year for the offense to come together, but I don't expect great success until his 2nd year. If we draft a wr this year he'll be ready to produce at the same time that the rest of the team starts to gell.

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

[SeanTaylor21]

Originally Posted by angryssg

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.

[crazytiger]

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!


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