Coincidence that Mixon was in a walking boot as early as late May, and they sign Chubb less than 2 weeks later? Is Mixon's injury far worse than they are letting on?
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RB Joe Mixon, HOU (7 Viewers)
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JohnnyU
Footballguy
Doesn’t sound like a short term injury. I hope I’m wrong (one share holder)
ghostguy123
Footballguy
I think Chubb is probably far worse than you may be implying, lol.
But who knows. Foot injuries and older guys don't mix well.
You're not wrong. It doesn't seem proper.
I kinda like that they said skip this and added possibly two starting WRs or two good ones at least. I thought it was ballsy when they Bengals did it. It's got some fun to it.
The line needed a real good infusion and the backfield. It's like Stroud has to be Burrow this year and survive getting sacked 50 times and throw a zillion times.
I lack confidence in Mixon now and if that line doesn't look good early, I'm not holding onto him. I'll trade him for a sandwich if need be
He might be fine in time, some reports say he’ll be good, but for sure some odd stuff about this.
For one they put him on the NFI list but claimed he re-aggravated his injury working out. While teams can put you on the NFI list if you are injured away from the facility they typically don’t do that if they believe you got injured training for the season.
Secondly yesterday Demeco went on some odd spiel about how he did not want reporters talking about his player injuries because they don’t care about the players and are just trying to get stuff out there. That’s called doing their jobs as reporters, it’s not their job or duty to care about the players they cover. Just an odd take and I believe he went on this spiel after being asked about Mixon.
For one they put him on the NFI list but claimed he re-aggravated his injury working out. While teams can put you on the NFI list if you are injured away from the facility they typically don’t do that if they believe you got injured training for the season.
Secondly yesterday Demeco went on some odd spiel about how he did not want reporters talking about his player injuries because they don’t care about the players and are just trying to get stuff out there. That’s called doing their jobs as reporters, it’s not their job or duty to care about the players they cover. Just an odd take and I believe he went on this spiel after being asked about Mixon.
H8fulHuck
Footballguy
just one man's opinion here...
was low on mixon share before the injury, but i have been buying the ADP crash on Underdog late 80s and even got him at pick 100. even if he misses a couple games, Mixon is a 20 touch per week back with no real competition. you don't find many of those players fall past round 4.
i'll be concerned more if the team brings in someone substantial to replace him. for now, reading the tea leaves like he could be back early if not week 1
was low on mixon share before the injury, but i have been buying the ADP crash on Underdog late 80s and even got him at pick 100. even if he misses a couple games, Mixon is a 20 touch per week back with no real competition. you don't find many of those players fall past round 4.
i'll be concerned more if the team brings in someone substantial to replace him. for now, reading the tea leaves like he could be back early if not week 1
Jeff Mueller
I do not know Jeff well but I know him a little. And he's always seemed reasonable to me. He's not a hot take guy.
So take this for what you will.
He's been clear that he's not saying what he knows. And that's always worrisome. But just something to have on the radar.
I do not know Jeff well but I know him a little. And he's always seemed reasonable to me. He's not a hot take guy.
So take this for what you will.
He's been clear that he's not saying what he knows. And that's always worrisome. But just something to have on the radar.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
When a team has been particularly mysterious and unforthcoming about an injury in the summer, I assume the worst. Especially after having CMC last year. I was assuming the worst about Mixon even before this update.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Rumors and that's what they are but rumors that he injured the foot playing a pick up basketball game, ouch!
Rumors are it could be a season long injury but again i stress strictly rumors
PUP thru Week 6 would be very telling
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Riffraff
Footballguy
Well, as a non-physician, Mr Mixon shouldn't be on the medical board. /sarcasm
Not a fan of hearsay reporting.
Fantasy Physicians can tend to tread the HIPAA violation line. Not the player's doc and no access to the medical records. Stick to talking generically about the injury as reported - but not sure if Mr Mixon's injury has been made official by the team doc.
Wonder if Mueller will report the HIPAA leak (as required by law and decree in his profession) if it is someone in the know that isn't the team doc.
Or sit back and bask in social media clout.
Purely speculative but if we piece together the narrative it could be:
Mixon injured foot during a pickup basketball game and never reported the injury to the team.
By the time Texans medical staff evaluated, it was too late to make waiver moves.
Their only move was to sign Chubb. Not ideal.
The bad judgement on Mixon + severety of injury they put him on PUP.
It's being kept hush hush to keep social media from distracting their season.
Mixon injured foot during a pickup basketball game and never reported the injury to the team.
By the time Texans medical staff evaluated, it was too late to make waiver moves.
Their only move was to sign Chubb. Not ideal.
The bad judgement on Mixon + severety of injury they put him on PUP.
It's being kept hush hush to keep social media from distracting their season.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
I appreciate your post, very respectful way to hit back at social media and I largely agree with you
One thing that seems weird is the report of the coaches telling the Texans Media that they don't want to be asked any more questions about Joe Mixon
It throws gasoline on an open fire and only adds to the rumors
I hope Mixon heals fast and gets back on the field, it doesn't help the texans overall as they have a suspect OL, just because they cut, traded and brought in some new blood doesn't mean it will work so I haven't been a huge Texans although it's hard to look away from Nico. Mixon helps a lot in pass blocking, not sure how fast the rookie can pick up the playbook, no faith in Chubb
Houston turmOiler
Footballguy
So far Marks looks like he understands the protections. He did a great job on several occasions in the Vikings game.
Also, this doesn't make me excited about Nick Chubb. I'm not getting good reports there either.
socrates
Footballguy
Agreed. Pierce and Marks are more interesting to me.
we're listening...
Will be important to watch Chubb tomorrow. He came back last year and looked like he was running in mud. No burst at all. Didn't even deserve to be on the field. Here's a new chance. Knee injury was almost 2 years ago, he's now almost 30, and coming off a broken foot too. Need to see some NFL caliber running against live opponents, or he could be cut.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I would not at all be surprised if they sign someone after final cuts.
Thanks. Do you have a link for that?
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Dameon Pierce Not expected to play Saturday - Fantasy Football News
Pierce, who got a rest day during Thursday's joint practice with the Panthers, is expected to be held out of Saturday's preseason game against Carolina, Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle reports.
www.thefantasyfootballers.com
Desert_Power
Footballguy
I agree, this is a very odd tweet.
socrates
Footballguy
Certainly a possibility. I am trying to think of any significant RB cuts that may be upcoming. No one comes to mind, although there is always a surprise cut or two. There is still the possibility of acquiring a potential starter via trade, I suppose, but otherwise, Houston's best options may be on their roster already.
The news is reliable and also reported in the Houston Chronicle but phrased more like "expected to sit out as Texans are easing him back".Not sure how reliable that site isDameon Pierce Not expected to play Saturday - Fantasy Football News
Pierce, who got a rest day during Thursday's joint practice with the Panthers, is expected to be held out of Saturday's preseason game against Carolina, Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Don't have link available, just recounting what I read earlier.
Same article speculated that Chubb's performance, how much burst he shows, could impact him being the guy if Mixon is out to being possibly not on the roster.
When Aaron Wilson is now saying he may not play in week one I think he's got about no shot of playing in week one: https://www.click2houston.com/sport...a-shot-at-doing-things-we-havent-done-before/
The reason I say that about Wilson is that when camps opened and Mixon was announced as going on the PUP no one POUNDED the drum harder, went on the offensive, tweeting and making a video, that Mixon was going to be ok, that this was all part of the plan, reminding people that last year he missed most of camp and opened up the season running for over 140 yards. This is a very different tone.
The reason I say that about Wilson is that when camps opened and Mixon was announced as going on the PUP no one POUNDED the drum harder, went on the offensive, tweeting and making a video, that Mixon was going to be ok, that this was all part of the plan, reminding people that last year he missed most of camp and opened up the season running for over 140 yards. This is a very different tone.
darksideofoz
Footballguy
Nico
Major
Footballguy
dmac37
Footballguy
Pierce- is the Texans leading RB by the end of the year. Mixon just sounds like this injury is going to linger, Chubb is washed. Texans going back to the power run scheme like they ran when Pierce was a rookie. He also ran for 176 yards last year in a game when finally getting touches in the new scheme. It would not be out of nowhere, he did it his rookie season. Positive buzz also starting to come out from the Texans.
taylormeetstheismann
Footballguy
I’m not sold that Chubb doesn’t have a chance to lead the team in rushing.
Major
Footballguy
Pierce > Chubb
Houston turmOiler
Footballguy
I've been grabbing Pierce late wherever I can, but thought Chubb looked ok today. Still has good vision and his feet were still quick enough to get him to the hole. The Texans pushed the Panthers around pretty good up front, so that helped. His few carries today he got the job done. Was impressed with Marks. This might just end up a RBBC from hell if Mixon is out.
Proteus
Footballguy
Report: Joe Mixon a candidate for PUP list
The Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander reports Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) could land on the PUP list.
www.nbcsports.com
Although it's more bad news, at least someone said he's trying to get himself ready.
All this time, all these cryptic signals, I just figured he got himself a lisfranc while playing unauthorized hoops and then smoked some sherm, punched out a girl, and ran down the block naked.
Jayded
Footballguy
Not one person in the past page of scrolling has considered Ogunbowale. He’s still there and he will still get more touches than you think.
I don’t think Pierce or Marks suddenly becomes a Mixon-level shareholder. This screams RBBC/ride the hot hand and guys with 10-8-8 sorts of carry attempts with pass sprinkles in. Pierce is probably the only one who could break through and be given more of a shot, but he has been in a weird doghouse for seemingly forever with this staff.
I don’t think Pierce or Marks suddenly becomes a Mixon-level shareholder. This screams RBBC/ride the hot hand and guys with 10-8-8 sorts of carry attempts with pass sprinkles in. Pierce is probably the only one who could break through and be given more of a shot, but he has been in a weird doghouse for seemingly forever with this staff.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
The whole situation screams "avoid" unless you can get Marks late/for $1 or $2 in auction.
why not Pierce?
I don't follow HOU, but some of you who do have been saying for the past two years...
Piece sucks BECAUSE the team changed the scheme, yeah?
I'm pretty sure some of you said they went back to the scheme that works for him at the end of the season and his final game was 19/176 for 9.2 yds/carry. Isn't that scheme the same as his rookie year where he went 220/939 for 4.2 yds/carry 30 catches for 165 yards?
Ogunbowale is 31yo, Chubb is 29, and Marks hasn't taken a regular season snap, so...?
I don't follow HOU, but some of you who do have been saying for the past two years...
Piece sucks BECAUSE the team changed the scheme, yeah?
I'm pretty sure some of you said they went back to the scheme that works for him at the end of the season and his final game was 19/176 for 9.2 yds/carry. Isn't that scheme the same as his rookie year where he went 220/939 for 4.2 yds/carry 30 catches for 165 yards?
Ogunbowale is 31yo, Chubb is 29, and Marks hasn't taken a regular season snap, so...?
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Not ideal
Its kinda of giving me some 2021 Michael Thomas vibes.
I think Chubb and Pierce are the options here. Not a Marks fan at all. Also, kinda wonder if Houston is just more pass heavy than expected?
I think Chubb as an RB4 looks really nice right now.
rockaction
Footballguy
This is exactly what I said in the Marks thread and it was not well received. I said Chubb and Pierce were battling it out to see who gets early-down work and Marks and Dare were fighting for the third-down duties.
