sirlancemehlot Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Because Dixon is a force in the middle. What a pleasant surprise to see him playing lights-out. He's using good leverage, good lateral movement and superior strength. He gets to the ball and finishes. Best DL after Pouha the last few weeks. And he comes cheap. Nice player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 dixon's been a beast the whole year. can never have enough good DL. Ellis was a GREAT pick - a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Oh I get it, you're making a joke. Some advice, you need a punchline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 It's the Jets' best unit. With serious upside. Pituatua (sp?) played really well yesterday, too. Very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Because Dixon is a force in the middle. What a pleasant surprise to see him playing lights-out. He's using good leverage, good lateral movement and superior strength. He gets to the ball and finishes. Best DL after Pouha the last few weeks. And he comes cheap. Nice player. Yes...absolutely. Because Dixon is a good player, Ellis was a waste of a pick. I mean, who stock piles 340lb defensive lineman? So stupid. Pouha is a young buck who's got at least 10 years left in him. Stupid Tanny and Rex, wasting a pick on a future NT. DIdnt they know about Dixon? Why even take Mo Wilk in the first round. dumb dumbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Pouha was a wasted pick for a few years, too, IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmidt Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Ellis is a pure Nose Tackle and is trying to play a DT position and has not looked great.....give him a couple of years and then let's make a decision! I LOVE THE PICK ..... GREAT POTENTIAL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawksown14 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 You can never have to many Lineman in Rex's D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 You can never have to many Lineman in Rex's D. I thought it was cornerbacks? I guess linebackers are the only thing you can have just the right amount of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Pouha should be an all pro this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Ellis just needs to build some strength . Was it him who came in with the weak strength numbers or was it Wilkerson ? Either way they need some time to grow they are just kids. What cracks me up is why the Jets start the guy last week then make him inactive this week you would think with Devito out he would at least have played a back up role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bLguerriero1 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 more like wasted draft pick.. he was definitely drinkin a lot when he went to beat those guys with the bat or whatever it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 You can never have to many Lineman in Rex's D. I wish the Jets had this much depth on the O line...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I wish the Jets had this much depth on the O line...... Yeah no kiddin...It would have probably been a nice luxery to give Moore a break for yesterdays game since hes been sore for a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Yeah no kiddin...It would have probably been a nice luxery to give Moore a break for yesterdays game since hes been sore for a few weeks. For once, I would like to see the Jets in a position where they can rest players down the stretch.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 For once, I would like to see the Jets in a position where they can rest players down the stretch.... Well that was supposed to be the proper progression for this team. The next step was winning the division and getting a bye for week one of the playoffs but by not addressing our offensive line issues in Pre season cost us a few games . Cant leave money on the table as a SB contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Ellis just needs to build some strength . Was it him who came in with the weak strength numbers or was it Wilkerson ? Either way they need some time to grow they are just kids. What cracks me up is why the Jets start the guy last week then make him inactive this week you would think with Devito out he would at least have played a back up role. Now it's official, thank you Mr. Smash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Not even remotely comparable. Ellis is a planet theory monster. Even if it takes him upwards 4 years to learn to maximize what he has that pick is brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damaged89 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Not even remotely comparable. Ellis is a planet theory monster. Even if it takes him upwards 4 years to learn to maximize what he has that pick is brilliant. potential? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYJets90 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Speaking of wasted draft picks, Vlad looked pretty good yesterday. Maybe he can amount to something after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Ellis just needs to build some strength . Was it him who came in with the weak strength numbers or was it Wilkerson ? Either way they need some time to grow they are just kids. What cracks me up is why the Jets start the guy last week then make him inactive this week you would think with Devito out he would at least have played a back up role. It's pretty simple. Last week Dixon and Pitoitua were both on the injury report and Devito was out. That is the reason that Ellis got the start. Dixon was able to go and played well. Hopefully Devito will be back next week. Speaking of wasted draft picks, Vlad looked pretty good yesterday. Maybe he can amount to something after all. He did have a holding call. They never ran a replay to show if it was legit. The strange thing is that they announced Moore as the starter to keep his streak alive and he did play almost the entire game, but Ducasse was in on the long opening run by Greene and it sure looked like he was at RG. FWIW, Schlauderaff did see the field at G too, but not until Brunell was in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aten Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Not even remotely comparable. Ellis is a planet theory monster. Even if it takes him upwards 4 years to learn to maximize what he has that pick is brilliant. All you hear about Sanchez is potential this and patience that but they won't give Rex a year to teach a Ngata clone how to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Not even remotely comparable. Ellis is a planet theory monster. Even if it takes him upwards 4 years to learn to maximize what he has that pick is brilliant. Exactly. No player his size and skillset is a wasted pick. Dixon is a nice player, but he doesn't approach Ellis' upside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Exactly. No player his size and skillset is a wasted pick. Dixon is a nice player, but he doesn't approach Ellis' upside ...with the right demeanor/nasty streak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Speaking of wasted draft picks, Vlad looked pretty good yesterday. Maybe he can amount to something after all. A whaaaaa? But he already had a year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYJets90 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 A whaaaaa? But he had a year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Bad joke, but the Jets' future looks bright when it comes down to defensive lineman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 He did have a holding call. They never ran a replay to show if it was legit. The strange thing is that they announced Moore as the starter to keep his streak alive and he did play almost the entire game, but Ducasse was in on the long opening run by Greene and it sure looked like he was at RG. FWIW, Schlauderaff did see the field at G too, but not until Brunell was in. Ducasse was actually playing the position that Mulligan usually plays...blocking TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I noticed him a couple times on runs. He has a great build for an OL, and the power he might offer in a more focused fashion one day is there. I'd go as far as saying physically hes the most talented of the OL. I really do believe that he is going to replace Moore by the beginning of the 2013 season, if not sooner. I like him more than i should, but not enough to say RT with confidence. I think he and Slauson would be a pretty kickass G combo is Vlad works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Well that was supposed to be the proper progression for this team. The next step was winning the division and getting a bye for week one of the playoffs but by not addressing our offensive line issues in Pre season cost us a few games . Cant leave money on the table as a SB contender. Well said. At this point, I am not sure what is more important. Safety or O-line. I guess that as bad as our O-line situation is depth wise and on the right side. Our safety situation now with the loss of Leonard is probably worse. Smith needs to be replaced and Leonard may not be able to come back after his latest injury. But our o-line needs help Decisions, decisions. Well both better be addressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Ellis is a pure Nose Tackle and is trying to play a DT position and has not looked great.....give him a couple of years and then let's make a decision! I LOVE THE PICK ..... GREAT POTENTIAL! 340 pound fatties are nice to have, Just ask my wife., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergen Jet Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 340 pound fatties are nice to have, Just ask my wife., 340??? You slimmed down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 340??? You slimmed down? Yes, not easy but well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Jets-Dixon-had-long-journey-from-jail-to-NFL-25730105 Jets' Dixon had long journey from jail to NFL Share This Story Updated Nov 23, 2011 5:00 AM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) (Eds: With AP Photos.)By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.AP Sports Writer Marcus Dixon tries not to think about the 15 darkest months of his life. All that lost time in prison. All those tears. No football. No freedom. ''Sometimes I'll find myself sitting in the team meeting room just zoned out and thinking, `Man, I'm really here,''' the New York Jets defensive lineman told The Associated Press. ''There was a time I was just sitting between four walls. If I hadn't gotten out when I did, I'd still be sitting between those four walls to this day.'' Eight years ago, Dixon was convicted by a Georgia court of statutory rape and aggravated child molestation in a high-profile case that had some angrily protesting his fate and others celebrating. A high school senior and star football player back then, Dixon was sentenced to 10 years in prison without a chance for parole. Dixon, who was 18, was accused by a 15-year-old classmate of raping her after school in February 2003. The jury later determined that the sex was consensual, but convicted Dixon on the other charges under Georgia's Child Protection Act. Dixon lost a scholarship to Vanderbilt and claimed he was targeted by prosecutors because he is black and the girl was white. HBO's ''Real Sports'' with Bryant Gumbel produced a segment on Dixon's story a few months after the conviction. Shortly after it aired, the Supreme Court of Georgia overturned it on an appeal, and Dixon was released from prison the same day. Gumbel recently caught up with him for the latest episode that aired Tuesday night. ''I know some people will be happy for me, but some people will be like, `What's he doing in the league?''' Dixon said. ''Mixed emotions. So, I'll probably only watch it if my parents tell me, `OK, it was good.' But, I won't be up watching it. ''I don't even want to see it. It's going to bring back old memories.'' The ''Real Sports'' segment refreshes viewers on the case, showing interviews from the first piece and adding current ones with Dixon and his parents. He was reluctant about sitting down and revisiting that time in his life. But he agreed to do it because he thinks his story could help others, and it might give him some sense of closure - even if he knows that might never truly come. ''I think this is going to be with me all my life,'' he said. ''Even to this day, going to get an apartment and they do a background check, it's the first thing that pops up. So, I'm automatically denied. I have to get my lawyers to get all my paperwork and all that stuff, so it'll always be with me no matter where I go.'' Whenever he has to fill out an application, he holds his breath and hopes he doesn't see the question that makes his stomach turn: Have you ever been incarcerated? ''Man, I want to put `No' so bad, but I have to put `Yes' and write down the charge and all that stuff,'' he said. ''They give like just 2 1/2 lines to explain it. It's definitely the frustrating part, I'm not going to lie. I'm going to keep it real, though. I can get by that.'' After he was released from prison, Dixon went to Hampton University and became a star player there. He went undrafted, but was signed by Dallas as a free agent in 2008. He was claimed off waivers by the Jets in 2010 and has become a major part of the defensive line as a top backup with eight tackles and a fumble recovery. He's just one of the guys now, walking around the Jets' locker room cracking jokes and happy that others such as Mark Sanchez, Darrelle Revis, LaDainian Tomlinson and Plaxico Burress - who is back in football after serving 20 months in prison on a gun charge - get all the attention from the media. ''Nobody comes to me and starts talking about it,'' Dixon said. ''I think that's how it is around here, that a lot of guys might know about the story, but don't even know it's me and I like it like that.'' Dixon said he and linebacker Bart Scott have discussed his past, mostly because it inadvertently came up shortly after he joined the Jets last year. ''We were at Ruth's Chris Steak House for our defensive dinner at the beginning of the season and Bart was talking about this situation,'' Dixon recalled. ''He didn't realize he was talking about me. He was like, `Wow, that was you?' He kind of became my big bro here.'' Scott said he didn't change the way he acted toward him when he heard Dixon's story, but respects his past. ''It wasn't like when he told me that I was like, `Oh, let me be nice to him now,''' Scott said. ''I don't pass judgment on anybody. It was a rough journey he's had. I mean, he really showed a lot of character and resiliency by getting through what he went through.'' Dixon attributes that to the tireless efforts of his adoptive parents, Ken and Peri Jones, who are white, and assumed legal guardianship from his grandparents when he was 12. Ken Jones, who met Dixon when he was his baseball coach, and his wife accepted him as their own son - even if it caused in some family members to stop talking to them at the time. The Joneses insisted their son was dealt a severe injustice, and made sure they told anyone they could until he was freed. ''I have the strongest parents on Earth,'' Dixon said. ''They've got my back 110 percent. We were always close, but that situation probably brought us even closer.'' After the ''Real Sports'' segment aired Tuesday night, several fans praised Dixon on Twitter for how he has handled himself and immediately labeled him as their favorite Jets player. ''I'll be talking to my agent all the time, telling him that I feel like a kid, that this is all a dream that I'm here,'' Dixon said. ''I think it's partly because if things hadn't worked out the right way, I'd still be in there for two more years. I'd be watching all this on TV from the inside. Instead, I'm here, and I'm so happy.'' --- cool story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNJet Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Dixon has played decent. And Ellis was a good gamble in 3rd rnd considering his size and upside. I'd say by next season he'll be starting alongside Wilkerson and or Pouha/Devito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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