San Francisco 49ers find gold in Dixon
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This preseason the San Francisco 49ers acquired free agent RB Brian Westbrook but they had already found gold in the draft when they selected RB Anthony Dixon. Anthony Dixon was the 173rd player chosen, selected in the 6th round out of Mississippi State. The 6’1″ 230 pound back have been impressive to say the least for the Niners this preseason. He’s recorded a 4 yard per carry average, 74 carries for 300 yards and scored 4 touchdowns.
Last night, Dixon carried 12 times for 80 yards, and 46 of those yards came on an impressive run where he took the ball to the left, then cut back to the right on the line and took it the distance, stiff arming a defender before crossing the endzone.
49er’s starting RB Frank Gore has a history of missing a couple of games a year with injuries, and the Niners won’t have to wonder if Brian Westbrook will be able to shoulder the load if Gore misses time now. Of course Westbrook comes with his own lengthy resume of injuries. Anthony Dixon should be able to fill in as needed for the Niners with his hard running style.
A very nice pick up indeed at number 173.
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Have to agree w/ u here. Loved the pick back in April, and it’s proving to be a great choice, for a team that now needs RB depth. incredible he dropped so low in the draft!
i’d go as far as saying that Dixon might have taken Coffee’s back-up spot on the roster (had Coffee not retired). He’s full of talent, just needs to iron out the rookie kinks.
I luv how Singletary insisted how he would find time for him during the season. he really has the coaches giddy about the future.