Suture Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Everyone has been talking about how much better Brown is than Dixon. The potential is certainly there; I agree. I was impressed watching him backup McCoy when he was an Eagle. While I didn't pay attention during training camp and preseason, I read quite a few positive things from him, accolades from the coaches, etc. Aide from Dixon's abilities as a GLB, I'm trying to figure out why else would Brown be deactivated over Dixon all season up until this point -- or is that just it? Just trying to justify putting in a WW claim for him instead of Dixon, as I need a RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Not sure, but Dixon has never impressed me. Sure, he's big. But, I wouldn't say he really does anything well. He gets the "goalline back" label because of his size (not because he's proven to be able to do well in short yardage, necessarily). My guess is pass-protection? Or maybe there's another reason (Brown might have a similar skillset to Jackson, and they preferred to keep a variety of backs active, one being the slow fat guy). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suture Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 (Speculating) -- maybe it's his special teams play? He was playing on ST at SF, but not sure if he's doing so for Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 That's as good of a guess as any (better than mine, actually). I was mostly joking, but Dixon did look awfully slow yesterday. Regardless, I'm sure we'll see them both this week (with Jackson/Spiller both out). But, I think Brown has more upside, most likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeductiveNun Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Everything I've read so far about Dixon was that he was active over Brown this year because he plays special teams whereas Brown does not. I would hazard a guess though that Brown would be the back to own between the two for fantasy purposes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Special teams. And I think Brown is going to be the one to own. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suture Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Figured as much, as I am looking more for long term production instead of a week or so. Thanks, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorttynaz Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Did Brown even get onto the field yesterday?? He didn't register any stats.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Did Brown even get onto the field yesterday?? He didn't register any stats.. He was inactive because he doesn't play special teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Everyone has been talking about how much better Brown is than Dixon. The potential is certainly there; I agree. I was impressed watching him backup McCoy when he was an Eagle. While I didn't pay attention during training camp and preseason, I read quite a few positive things from him, accolades from the coaches, etc. Aide from Dixon's abilities as a GLB, I'm trying to figure out why else would Brown be deactivated over Dixon all season up until this point -- or is that just it? Just trying to justify putting in a WW claim for him instead of Dixon, as I need a RB. As has been said, he's been inactive due to not playing on special teams. imo, he's the RB to own in Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyBromo Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 My first thought when I heard the Bills injury news was taht Brown would be the guy to scoop. Dixon has been a career backup/special teams player for a reason, he's not that great of a running back. Brown is much more talented and I am a believer taht talent wins out in this league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorttynaz Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 He was inactive because he doesn't play special teams Oops - guess I need to learn how to read again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Oops - guess I need to learn how to read again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Does anyone know if Brown plays special teams? I would like to know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Does anyone know if Brown plays special teams? I would like to know. apparently not. The Eagles may have used him on KR on occasion but not regularly if I remember correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA Baracus Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Does anyone know if Brown plays special teams? I would like to know. His lack of ST play is why he's been a healthy scratch all season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suture Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Guys, please advise. What are his chances of playing special teams? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf68 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Brown will become the guy, and when F-Jax comes back he will revert to his old role. No Bills RB is gonna be star, but they seem to do OK. I just traded F.jackson with two other players to the guy who had picked up Brown for Marshawn Lynch (and Turbin). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcheese Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Will Dixon remain on special teams? Or will he be thrust into the starting role and Brown moved to ST? Does Dixon even play on ST? I don't think he does... Brown would be the ST player, but thats just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) Will Dixon remain on special teams? Or will he be thrust into the starting role and Brown moved to ST? Does Dixon even play on ST? I don't think he does... Brown would be the ST player, but thats just my opinion Dixon has played in 138 (19.7/game) special teams snaps this year. Considering he'll be one of the top 2 RBs I expect to see those snaps come way down (last week he played in just 11, the fewest this season) but the one thing that won't happen is that Brown is going to be used on STs over Dixon. However, I am curious as to why you think Brown will play on STs now. Edited October 21, 2014 by keggerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 If I'm picking up one of them it will be Brown. I don't think who plays on ST is critical at this point. There's good info on the Huddle Free Agent forecast about them that makes sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyBromo Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 No idea why all of the special teams discussion keeps going on, Brown does not play special teams and that's why he has been inactive. Now that the RB's both got hurt, he will be activated to play RB, not to play special teams. If Dixon has played special teams all season, he will keep doing so. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcheese Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 /sarcasm for the ST discussion in the thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorcher Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I am going for Brown but have little hope. Even though the Jets have a strong run D, in the past Brown has been able to get his no matter who the defense. His biggest issue before was ball protection. His bye coming in week 9 doesn't help as that is a big bye week for several key players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 /sarcasm for the ST discussion in the thread with how you worded your post I didn't think it was sarcasm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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