vafalconfan Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 The Dixon game plan8:51AM ETDennis Dixon | Steelers TopEmailDuring Pittsburgh Steelers QB Dennis Dixon's last NFL start, the team kept him on a relatively short leash from a style standpoint. This was done in part because the team had just one other healthy backup on the roster at that point, according to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Even so, Dixon did get some opportunities to use his legs to make plays, and not just his arm.But with another several months of preparation, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says that Dixon won't be limited this time. But, he's also improved quite a bit in the more traditional aspects of being an NFL QB. "The fluid understanding of where to distribute the football, the understanding of protections, I just think it's the natural maturation process that a young player goes through, and he's in the process of becoming a veteran-like player. Playing is a big part of that and that's why this opportunity he's getting is so big for him personally."While coaches are protective of their exact gameplan, it still seems like the team is going to rely a bit more on the ground game while Ben Roethlisberger is out, in spite of Dixon's improvement. Opposing teams will thus likely gameplan to contain Dixon and the running backs on the ground and force the Oregon alum to show that he can beat them in the air before they de-commit extra men from the box.- Tim Kavanagh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseofEuphoria Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Yes, Dixon has been mentally preparing himself for how he is going to handle the pressure of the AtlantaFalcons pass rush.Luckily i was able to capture a mental projection image: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Yes, Dixon has been mentally preparing himself for how he is going to handle the pressure of the AtlantaFalcons pass rush.Luckily i was able to capture a mental projection image:................................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackredfellow Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 This is the last thing Dixon is gonna see before the lights go out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbigdog35 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 My opinion is that we hit him hard and often from start to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbigdog35 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 This is the last thing Dixon is gonna see before the lights go out.Very Nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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