Props to Tony Dixon - Dallas Cowboys Forum

Dale · 09-27-2004

The man is still horrible in coverage, but finally...FINALLY...he made some plays. His two sacks, which sure do seem like the first two plays he has ever made in a Cowboys uniform, were important to the outcome of this game. Props to him for finally stepping up and doing something.

mullet · 09-28-2004

indeed. he put some charge into his hits. timed his blitz well.
he really put a smack on brunell.... ellis should have recovered that fumble.

TheHustler · 09-28-2004

i thought his coverage was decent today. he didnt get beat deep and made good tackles. those two sacks and the forced fumble don't hurt either.

Encore · 09-28-2004

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Originally Posted by Dale

The man is still horrible in coverage, but finally...FINALLY...he made some plays. His two sacks, which sure do seem like the first two plays he has ever made in a Cowboys uniform, were important to the outcome of this game. Props to him for finally stepping up and doing something.

I agree. Although most of me wish it was Roy coming on those blitz and getting in cleanly and causeing some real havok. It was still great to see a 2nd round pick make some plays.

Maybe he can come in and blitz only. Coverage is just not his thing.

JakeCamp12 · 09-28-2004

I would love to know what the coaching staff sees in him. I really thought that he would not make it out of the pre-season. Besides knowing the defense, what is he bringing to the table? He really is lost in coverage and that is something that we need more strength in. Roy is a great strong safety, but his coverage skills ae only marginally better then Dixon. I fear what would happen if Lynn Scott had to play 2 or 3 games....

RatisBeast · 09-28-2004

well since i've never been to down on dixon and in the minority of liking him, i say that he had a nice game and made me happy. However, he still needs to improve in coverage but he's not that bad imo. Good to see Dixon do some well for this team.

boysfanindc · 09-28-2004

If dixon plays this way every week, would be fine with me.

blindzebra · 09-28-2004

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Originally Posted by mullet

indeed. he put some charge into his hits. timed his blitz well.
he really put a smack on brunell.... ellis should have recovered that fumble.

It was Wiley that tried to pick it up, not Ellis.

Roughneck · 09-28-2004

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Originally Posted by Dale

The man is still horrible in coverage, but finally...FINALLY...he made some plays. His two sacks, which sure do seem like the first two plays he has ever made in a Cowboys uniform, were important to the outcome of this game. Props to him for finally stepping up and doing something.

You know for as much as we bash the guy around here (rightfully so) I guess it's only appropriate that we give the guy props when he does have a good game.

*sigh*......Good Game, Tony......*sigh*

boysfanindc · 09-28-2004

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Originally Posted by blindzebra

It was Wiley that tried to pick it up, not Ellis.

Ellis also had a shot after Wiley, tried to pick it up instead of falling on it.

TheHustler · 09-28-2004

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Originally Posted by boysfanindc

Ellis also had a shot after Wiley, tried to pick it up instead of falling on it.

Neither of them really had a good shot. They are close to 300 pounds and running in that direction, that creates a LOT of momentum. They can't be expected to stop on a dime and recover the ball.

DMX6990 · 09-28-2004

Tony will never be good in pass coverage but he's a good tackler and great against the run and he's the best special team player on the team. He's finally making positive plays, hopefully this will give him confidence for the follow weeks.

Hollywood Henderson · 09-28-2004

Geez, how soon some people forget how bad Woodson SUCKS in coverage...

Don't blame Dixon, blame that fool zimmy for not knowing EVERY other NFL team uses a FREAKIN FS....

Dale · 09-28-2004

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Originally Posted by blindzebra

It was Wiley that tried to pick it up, not Ellis.

Someone needs to teach Wiley some football smarts. First the late-hit on Brunell, then trying to run with the football instead of just falling on it. "Dat Dude" needs to get his act together.

boysfanindc · 09-28-2004

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Originally Posted by TheHustler

Neither of them really had a good shot. They are close to 300 pounds and running in that direction, that creates a LOT of momentum. They can't be expected to stop on a dime and recover the ball.

Fall on the ball, ellis reached down to pick it up. It is about knowing the game situation.