Is Anthony getting replaced?
MaioccoCSNMatt Maiocco
49ers No.3 RB Anthony Dixon has 1 carry for 6 yards while playing just 2 snaps from scrimmage in first 4 games.
Source: 49ers worked out RBs Dimitri Nance (Arizona State), Jalen Permele (Toledo) and Tyrell Sutton (Northwestern).
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Dixon out?
Oct 5, 2011 at 8:04 AM
- sixbricks
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Oct 5, 2011 at 8:06 AM
- Cjez
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Permele looked damn good in the preseason.
But yea, looks like Dixon is failing to impress. Sux too.I was hyped up after watching his college highlights. Thought we had our Brandon Jacobs.
But yea, looks like Dixon is failing to impress. Sux too.I was hyped up after watching his college highlights. Thought we had our Brandon Jacobs.
Oct 5, 2011 at 8:08 AM
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We also have Ian Johnoson on the PS. But are these guys mentioned above bigger backs?
Oct 5, 2011 at 8:09 AM
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Probably just lighting a fire under his ars...
Oct 5, 2011 at 8:11 AM
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Originally posted by JiksJuicy:
We also have Ian Johnoson on the PS. But are these guys mentioned above bigger backs?
Permele - 5'11"/220
Nance - 5'10/220
Sutton - 5'8/213
Dixon - 6'1"/233
so it looks like size doesn't matter to Harbaugh.
Oct 5, 2011 at 8:11 AM
- valrod33
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@Boobie24Dixon Pressure Presents Opportunity,I accept all challenges Lord!
Oct 5, 2011 at 8:12 AM
- verb1der
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aww man, this is bad news for big dix!
Oct 5, 2011 at 8:13 AM
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Could be going religious...
Oct 5, 2011 at 8:15 AM
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i think this is a motivation tactic.
Oct 5, 2011 at 8:16 AM
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Sounds like he's on the hot seat alright. The 49ers are working out running backs and Dixon posted this on Twitter:
"Pressure Presents Opportunity,I accept all challenges Lord!"
http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/niners-talk/post/-?blog/niners-talk/post/-&blockID=572424&feedID=5936
I love the guy's fire and enthusiasm, but the coaches must not be seeing enough of what they want out of him. Hope he's able to stick.
"Pressure Presents Opportunity,I accept all challenges Lord!"
http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/niners-talk/post/-?blog/niners-talk/post/-&blockID=572424&feedID=5936
I love the guy's fire and enthusiasm, but the coaches must not be seeing enough of what they want out of him. Hope he's able to stick.
Oct 5, 2011 at 8:18 AM
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Well Hunter is clearly already better than Dixon.
Oct 5, 2011 at 8:19 AM
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Well he really isnt providing anything offensively at this point. Just a special teamer.
Dont care if we replace him because Hunter is clearly the Number 2 back
Dont care if we replace him because Hunter is clearly the Number 2 back
Oct 5, 2011 at 8:20 AM
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Harbaugh has to be looking for a back that can gain that 1 yard when the game is on the line. A hammer of a back, and Dixon doesn't seem to fit that. He dances too much in the backfield.
Oct 5, 2011 at 8:20 AM
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Originally posted by sixbricks:
Is Anthony getting replaced?
MaioccoCSNMatt Maiocco
49ers No.3 RB Anthony Dixon has 1 carry for 6 yards while playing just 2 snaps from scrimmage in first 4 games.
Source: 49ers worked out RBs Dimitri Nance (Arizona State), Jalen Permele (Toledo) and Tyrell Sutton (Northwestern).
Or maybe they just want insurance in case Gore's ankle gives out? Never hurts to take a look.
Oct 5, 2011 at 8:25 AM
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Originally posted by NickSh49:
Originally posted by sixbricks:
Is Anthony getting replaced?
MaioccoCSNMatt Maiocco
49ers No.3 RB Anthony Dixon has 1 carry for 6 yards while playing just 2 snaps from scrimmage in first 4 games.
Source: 49ers worked out RBs Dimitri Nance (Arizona State), Jalen Permele (Toledo) and Tyrell Sutton (Northwestern).
Or maybe they just want insurance in case Gore's ankle gives out? Never hurts to take a look.
This is probably the closest to the truth...