Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

Good story on Dixon and his twin brother (now on the TB practice squad)

Is Saints Rookie CB Brian Dixon Fixing to Take P-Rob's Job?

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I had forgotten the kid had world class speed. At 1st I thought it was absurd to mention him replacing PRob so soon.

But read the article... Its not as far-fetched as it originally sounded. Two things make it quite believeable...

One - The 6’0, 200 lb. Dixon has extremely quick hips and feet, and ran an “unofficial” 4.34 at his Pro Day with outstanding ball skills.

Two - Wesley McGriff. The man knows CB's as well as anyone and I'm sure he had a thing or two to say about which CB's he wanted to keep.

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

Does the fact that PRob may suck have anything to do with this?
We shall see...

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

After what Keenan Lewis looked like last preseason and then what he did in the regular season; I'll hold my judgement of whether he "sucks" or not until after a couple of regular games...

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On a unrelated note:

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PRob will be on a short leash this season. Dixon is hungry and coming. I don't think he is satisfied with just making the 53 man roster.

Love the under dog and small name school gems.

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

Currently behind SJB on the depth chart but if this WIP thing with him drags out a little longer Dixon could steal some playing time.

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

Anyone else a little surprised that an UDFA CB is being talked about replacing our #2 CB and not our 2nd round draft pick?

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

I like Dixon's fire and attitude. He wants it. But, he's just not seasoned and disciplined enough yet. I'm still giving Robinson the benefit of the doubt until the regular season begins. Ryan was very vanilla in the preseason and the most important thing for PRob was to get some reps and stay healthy. He did that.

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

LOL, what a stupid article.

The whole thing is based on the premise that Pat Robinson stinks and is a bust. People who actually watch and understand football know that he is a solid NFL #2 corner when: A) he is healthy and B) is not playing in a crappy Steve Spagnuolo defensive scheme.

I like Brian Dixon. I actually like him a lot. But come on.

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

I don't know about starting, but how's this for an NFL Resume'?

As a rookie, beat out future Hall of Famer, Champ Bailey for the last roster spot.

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While I agree with what you said, I am concerned about PROB. He looked awful in the pre-season, he was picked on by no name Baltimore QBs all day. I don't think he is going to do well covering White...

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

Size, speed, and most important desire has me thinking he'll pan out alright here. I will admit I put him on my cut list earlier in the preseason...but honestly, who really had this guy beating out freakin' Champ Bailey?

Thank goodness I ain't running this team. Jeebus.

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

PROB was playing off the line in our last preseason game to get reps in a very vanilla defensive look. PROB also has the luxury of not playing in a Spags defense and he has the luxury of having Byrd as the FS instead of Malcolm Jenkins.

PROB will be fine. I'm honestly feeling a break-out year for this dude.

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

Hope your right. I did notice a lot of off coverage in the pre-season; not a fan of that myself.

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

If I remember correctly, Robinson has always excelled in press man...

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

For Gods sake someone step up.

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Which is the scheme RR is likely to play the most during the season. He will mix it up at times with some off man coverage, and also some zone... but I expect more press than anything else.

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Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

is this the same guy that every one jumped on the first two games. one so so game in indi and a alright showing in game 4?

i will wait and see. if he is forced to start outside this year things may go south real quick

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

He didn't look awful all preseason. He looked good against the Rams and Colts. Bad against the Ravens but it's not like we were scheming or really even trying in that game. 4th game of preseason is always like that.

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

Well... 1st test comes against the dirty birds and is in 6 days and counting. Training camp and the pre season are OVER.

No excuses for PRob. That #2 CB spot isn't cemented in stone.

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

I seem to remember the same thing was said about Terron Armstead.

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

Jabari Greer scouts the corner situation: Scouting the New Orleans Saints with Jabari Greer - ESPN

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

good write up. i have to agree go with PRob on the outside.

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To our friends outside the South...

Fixing to = About to.

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

actually it's "fixin' to" or "fixin' ta" but that's OK

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

So with Champ Bailey still on the roster, Robinson wasn't really trying??

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

He wasn't pressing or anything, not that he wasn't trying. Ryan wasn't scheming...

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Speaking of Dixon, I've never bought that whole "faced inferior talent" as being a knock on an NFL prospect. Life can get and is pretty complex between high school and graduating college for a kid with physical talent.

Dixon being from SW Missouri State means a hot cup of jack squat. He's on an NFL roster. May get cut tomorrow, but damn it he made it on a playoff-caliber NFL team.

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

Dixon may be the reason we cut both kickers. The front office may not have wanted to expose him to waivers.

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Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

May the better man win, thats what is all about, competition, the only way to improve. I like both P-Rob and Dixon and either supply depth at corner. Win, Win in my book!! Now our 2nd rounder needs to show up and were pretty well set.

Re: Dixon could take over as #2 CB over Robinson...?
 

Oh he'll be scheming is A$$ off now.....