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stillers4me
07-31-2011, 12:53 PM
The training camp of the Pittsburgh Steelers is filled with early storylines (http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/29951/whats-next-for-steelers-plaxico). But one story that hasn't received much attention is the status of quarterback Dennis Dixon, who has been a no-show in camp.

A restricted free agent, Dixon has yet to sign his tender and hasn't reported to the Steelers. On Sunday the AFC North blog caught up with Dixon's agent, Jeff Sperbeck, who said his client would prefer a chance to compete elsewhere rather than be a backup for two-time Super Bowl champion Ben Roethlisberger this season.............

read more @ http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/30002/agent-explains-dennis-dixons-no-show
The Duke
07-31-2011, 01:00 PM
Starter? haha, bye bye Dixon

Pay attention Al Davis! He runs a 4.6!! give us a 7th and be done with it
SteelerFanInStl
07-31-2011, 01:04 PM
Dixon hasn't shown anything to prove that he's capable of being a starting QB in the NFL. He doesn't even seem capable of beating out Lefty for the backup spot for us.
polamalubeast
07-31-2011, 01:31 PM
Dennis Dixon=Troy Smith
Steeltreal
07-31-2011, 01:45 PM
At least Dixon didnt go out like Pat White
The Duke
07-31-2011, 01:58 PM
At least Dixon didnt go out like Pat White

did he do anything after Ike knocked him out?? :chuckle:
El-Gonzo Jackson
07-31-2011, 02:20 PM
I think Dixon is better than Vince Young. Too bad we will only get a 5th round pick for him, but might as well take something.

BTW, wasnt he supposed to be some kind of WR, KR, Slash type player here when drafted???
Crow-Magnon
07-31-2011, 02:41 PM
Dennis Dixon=Troy Smith

Having seen both, I'll take Dixon over Smith.
BigNastyDefense
07-31-2011, 02:46 PM
Compete somewhere else? What for? You won't win a starting job. The only reason he ended up starting those games last season was because Lefty got hurt.

He's not a starting caliber quarterback. Second string at best.
T&B fan
07-31-2011, 05:52 PM
any team taking Dixon ........ must also take Sweed
Steeltreal
07-31-2011, 06:23 PM
did he do anything after Ike knocked him out?? :chuckle:

i thought he went to pitch in the minors
XxKnightxX
07-31-2011, 08:09 PM
any team taking Dixon ........ must also take Sweed

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bo2OkHBt4Ng/R6S6vIesVRI/AAAAAAAAAsM/yZqThM4rPwI/s320/GarbageTruck_l.jpg
86WARD
07-31-2011, 08:29 PM
any team taking Dixon ........ must also take Sweed

No way!!! This is Sweed's breakout year!!!
steelerdude15
08-01-2011, 02:44 PM
Seeya then.
SteelMember
08-01-2011, 03:04 PM
This is easily understandable. Not many players you want on your team that aspire to be the backup.

He believes he has just as much to offer to the starting position as some of the others guys around the league... and looking at some of those players, who could blame him.

Although, I think cracking the bakup role here first would be a better start, but then again, we'd get nothing next year. :noidea:
GodfatherofSoul
08-01-2011, 03:46 PM
Well, that was fast (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/01/dennis-dixon-changes-mind-will-sign-steelers-tender/). Looks like he decided to sign.
Count Steeler
08-01-2011, 05:29 PM
Needs to develop quickly, or he will be gone next year. Batch should retire and Lefty may be a cap casualty.
7willBheaven
08-02-2011, 12:52 PM
Steelers | Dennis Dixon returns
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:44:27 -0700

Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free-agent QB Dennis Dixon signed his one-year tender and will play for the Steelers in 2011. He was looking for the team to trade him somewhere that would give him an opportunity to start.



Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/NFL?page=2#ixzz1TtYeFvpH