On the Steelers: Dixon displays accuracy

[stillers4me]

Thursday, September 09, 2010
By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Steelers quarterback Dennis Dixon completed 71.9 percent of his passes in the preseason.


Quarterback Dennis Dixon's ability to run -- whether his coaches want him to or not -- drew so much attention this summer that his passing talents were overlooked.
Dixon ranked fourth among all NFL quarterbacks in the preseason with at least 30 pass attempts, producing a 71.9 completion rate. Those above him were Jake Delhomme (79.2), Aaron Rodgers (77.4) and Tom Brady (74.0).
That rate of success was not a fluke, either. While Dixon did run well at the University of Oregon, his passing is what made him a Heisman Trophy candidate. He holds Oregon's career accuracy record, completing 63.9 percent of his passes. And he also set a school record for a season, completing 67.7 percent of his passes in 2007 before a torn ACL in his left knee ended his season Nov. 3.



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[SteelerSal]

The more live game experience Dixon gets the better he will be. I think we are gonna be in good hands till Ben gets back.

[SteelerEmpire]

Just settle down Dixon. You have what it takes... just don't let your mind and confidence play tricks on you.

[Steeltreal]

"Of the 22 who will start against Atlanta, six were drafted while Tomlin has been coach: Pouncey, Dixon, running back Rashard Mendenhall, receiver Mike Wallace and linebackers LaMarr Woodley and Lawrence Timmons. Another, David Johnson, is a part-time starter at fullback."

Dont forget about Mr. "Ray Guy" Sepulveda. We dont need another Mitch Berger catastrophe

[SteelGhost]

Thursday, September 09, 2010
By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette
Steelers quarterback Dennis Dixon completed 71.9 percent of his passes in the preseason.

Quarterback Dennis Dixon's ability to run -- whether his coaches want him to or not -- drew so much attention this summer that his passing talents were overlooked.
Dixon ranked fourth among all NFL quarterbacks in the preseason with at least 30 pass attempts, producing a 71.9 completion rate. Those above him were Jake Delhomme (79.2), Aaron Rodgers (77.4) and Tom Brady (74.0).
That rate of success was not a fluke, either. While Dixon did run well at the University of Oregon, his passing is what made him a Heisman Trophy candidate. He holds Oregon's career accuracy record, completing 63.9 percent of his passes. And he also set a school record for a season, completing 67.7 percent of his passes in 2007 before a torn ACL in his left knee ended his season Nov. 3.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10252/1086153-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml#ixzz0z1tu2mkW

If he can find time to throw the ball and be patient we'll be ok :thumbsup:

[Shoes]

The more live game experience Dixon gets the better he will be. I think we are gonna be in good hands till Ben gets back.

+1 :thumbsup:

[steeldevil]

Can't wait to see what he can do on Sunday.

[steelpride12]

Dixon makes mistakes like any other young QB in the league has made before and the only way he will improve is with games under his belt as a starter and these 4 games will be key for him to find his mistakes and improve them resulting in W's.

[Galax Steeler]

I feel like Dixon will be ok he can throw the ball well the line just needs to give him time to do what he needs to do.