Anthony Mix earning his way in ST,(Mixed and merged).

[PlayAction]

Two very nice special teams tackles last night. Considering the number of WRs on the team it looks like he's got a chance to stay with the team long term if he continues to shine in ST. I hope the kid has good hands so that the QBs finally have a large target at WR.

[EnFoRcEr_uPu]

Yea, I noticed that too. Always good to see a guy pumped up on ST.

[laxpck]

I was impressed when he dropped Hester for the loss after Hester had changed field direction

[Ax]

I liked the way he was gettin' after it as well. Hope to see him get his first TD for us at the Meadowlands next weekend. :cheers:

[Drakkhim]

Was Mix a practice squad guy?

[Blackest Eyes]

He seemed to play pretty well on Teams last night. I hope that he can eventually find himself in goal line situations or something. We need a huge possession receiver.

[dwbiggs]

No we picked him up from the Giants a couple of weeks ago I think.

[rtbasye]

maybe i'm a little slow, but I thought this tread had something to do wth sean taylor...

I do hope that he can "mix" it up a bit on special teams, even if his leading advocate is done for the season.

[tomgraham]

I Like His Play On St Alot So Far.

[slinky]

i hope we get to see him in some redzone offense in these final 3 games... even if he is in to be a distraction for the opposing defense.

but i would like to see him use his height and out jump a DB for a TD pass.

maybe against his former team this week :)

[Stophovr6]

I do believe he's already done more than Lloyd did on the year and he hasn't even been involved in 1 offensive play.

[Fan4life]

He's also a big guy with some speed...nice to see.

[drowland]

Is this guy the new man-crush on the board? Where's Casey Bramlet at?

[Bonez3]

How bout a shout out to Danny Smith last night for calling a great ST game that very well coulda won it for us. Hester was a non-factor, great execution of a game plan from Smith.

And yes, props to Hix and Frost.

[laurent]

Mix showed me something yesterday. According to the Giants board one of the reasons why they wouldn't keep him on the active roster was his absence from teams.

With his size and decent athleticism he may well be on his way to being the next Thrash. If he can develop into a decent blocker he may have a chance to earn playing time next year.

[kuraitengai]

I do believe he's already done more than Lloyd did on the year and he hasn't even been involved in 1 offensive play.:applause::applause:
thats for sure. hes had some good special teams stops (just cant call special teams ST anymore). i loved how he bottled hester up with the rest of the punt coverage.

[drone007]

yeh i was watching the game with a friend of mine who's a giants fan.

he was jealous that we picked him up because he said mix is a really good receiver, they just couldn't afford to keep him on the active roster and so we stole him off the practice squad.

[testrake]

He is doing a good job picking up the ST slack from us missing Thrash

[nace14]

now if only we can find a way to use his 6'5 frame on offense somehow....hmmm...maybe around the goaline??

[Veretax]

If we can get Mix involved in the Offense, I think we can cut ties with Thrash. Anyone else thinking that way?

[sydshobob]

I'm trying to remember if he was covering kicks before Sean Taylor died. It seems like he took his spot on the coverage team.

[TheLongshot]

I'm trying to remember if he was covering kicks before Sean Taylor died. It seems like he took his spot on the coverage team.

Taylor was out because of injury when Mix was signed, so that's not possible.

Jason

[SkinsFan48]

yeah but from the giants pratice squad




Was Mix a practice squad guy?

[terpfan]

Good to see. Good play on special teams could put him on the fast track to seeing the field on offense.

[InTikiITrust]

yeh i was watching the game with a friend of mine who's a giants fan.

he was jealous that we picked him up because he said mix is a really good receiver, they just couldn't afford to keep him on the active roster and so we stole him off the practice squad.

That's entirely incorrect. Mix was dropped for another WR. Then he sat on the Giants practice squad until the 'Skins picked him up.

[PlayAction]

If we can get Mix involved in the Offense, I think we can cut ties with Thrash. Anyone else thinking that way?


I don't think Thrash will be at risk. Thrash fills many positions for the team including: gunner on special teams, backup punt returner, backup H back, and 3rd WR. If the Skins continue to carry a lot of WRs then Mix will probably take Farris' roster spot. Or, McCardell's spot if the Skins don't want to sign him to another one year contract. I don't know what the Skins brain trust thinks of Reche Caldwell.

[corrupt3d]

Mix showed me something yesterday. According to the Giants board one of the reasons why they wouldn't keep him on the active roster was his absence from teams.

With his size and decent athleticism he may well be on his way to being the next Thrash. If he can develop into a decent blocker he may have a chance to earn playing time next year.


YUP

That's HUGE right there. Hopefully its a sign of things to come...

[Heavens Safety 21]

I would like to add I think he did well too! Im a fan of JC so if he recommended him then bring him on.

[JWB]

I liked the way he was gettin' after it as well. Hope to see him get his first TD for us at the Meadowlands next weekend. :cheers:

Wouldn't that be nice! :cheers:

[SkinsFanMania]

Was Mix a practice squad guy?

Yes he was a practice squad guy, but on the NYGs.

[roger waters]

I know we are divison rivals and know each other well but maybe a little inside information on some line calls or something. I am sure they will change them but maybe something?

[moviedude25]

Two very nice special teams tackles last night. Considering the number of WRs on the team it looks like he's got a chance to stay with the team long term if he continues to shine in ST. I hope the kid has good hands so that the QBs finally have a large target at WR.

I had not noticed this. Thanks for pointing it out

[Truant]

Hopefully the G-men pulled another Ryan Grant. Mix has been solid on special teams, has history with Campbell (played together at Auburn), and has the size that our core has been lacking.

This is no Casey Bramlet. He is young and has talent. What the coaches do with that talent and what Mix does with the opportunity remains to be seen. But a promising start.

[Hiro]

I'm calling it right now. Anthony Mix + Mike Espy = Future WR duo for our team! :silly:

[JaimeDeCurry]

That's entirely incorrect. Mix was dropped for another WR. Then he sat on the Giants practice squad until the 'Skins picked him up.

That's technically correct, but doesn't tell the whole story. Mix played in Burress' spot, and obviously wasn't getting any playing time but they kept him on the active roster because they liked him. Since the Giants have sucked huge on kickoff/punt returns this season, they picked up (technically) another WR but really just a returner. Since if you sign someone off another team's practice squad they have to go on the active roster, and since Mix wasn't getting any playing time behind Burress, they had to waive Mix and then re-sign him to the practice squad.

At which point we promptly snatched him up.

[InTikiITrust]

That's technically correct, but doesn't tell the whole story. Mix played in Burress' spot, and obviously wasn't getting any playing time but they kept him on the active roster because they liked him. Since the Giants have sucked huge on kickoff/punt returns this season, they picked up (technically) another WR but really just a returner. Since if you sign someone off another team's practice squad they have to go on the active roster, and since Mix wasn't getting any playing time behind Burress, they had to waive Mix and then re-sign him to the practice squad.

At which point we promptly snatched him up.

And I think it says something about Anthony Mix, a guy who "wasn't getting any playing time behind Burress" even when Burress was limping on the field in Week 2. The same Burress that hasn't practiced since training camp.

[JaimeDeCurry]

And I think it says something about Anthony Mix, a guy who "wasn't getting any playing time behind Burress" even when Burress was limping on the field in Week 2. The same Burress that hasn't practiced since training camp.

:whoknows: I don't think thats all that uncommon. Burress is a pretty damn good receiver. His experience and presence on the field, even when banged up, counts for a lot. It's the same reason we have Moss playing injured all the time. It's not that McCardell and Caldwell are bad receivers, just Moss' presence and experience lets you do different things.

I know if I were a Giants fan, I'd want a banged up Plax on the field over any other healthy receiver on their roster. Burress being really good doesn't make Mix bad.

[TD_washingtonredskins]

I'm calling it right now. Anthony Mix + Mike Espy = Future WR duo for our team! :silly:

Don't forget about Farris and Mark Stock as the wily vet.

[voicekiller]

Mix has done well on ST

[InTikiITrust]

:whoknows: I don't think thats all that uncommon. Burress is a pretty damn good receiver. His experience and presence on the field, even when banged up, counts for a lot. It's the same reason we have Moss playing injured all the time. It's not that McCardell and Caldwell are bad receivers, just Moss' presence and experience lets you do different things.

I know if I were a Giants fan, I'd want a banged up Plax on the field over any other healthy receiver on their roster. Burress being really good doesn't make Mix bad.

But when he's not helping his team do anything cuz he can't get open, why not go with a guy who's healthy and can get open?

A lot of Giant fans are now saying the Giants should rest Burress because he's not helping the Giants much because he's so banged up. Can't get open, can't stretch the field, can't be a downfield threat and opposing defenses know it.

While I agree that he brings a presense to the field, when the opposing defense knows he's basically a non-factor if you put a guy on him, your offense will struggle.

[#98QBKiller]

If we can get Mix involved in the Offense, I think we can cut ties with Thrash. Anyone else thinking that way?



No way, Thrash is a very versatile and valuable player. If Mix gets involved with the offense (which I hope he does) there are other ways to make room for him i.e. dumping Lloyd in one way or another (which will likely happen anyway).

[SKINS FAN #56]

Yeah he should be extra pumped against his former team next week :gaintsuck

[Stophovr6]

But when he's not helping his team do anything cuz he can't get open, why not go with a guy who's healthy and can get open?

A lot of Giant fans are now saying the Giants should rest Burress because he's not helping the Giants much because he's so banged up. Can't get open, can't stretch the field, can't be a downfield threat and opposing defenses know it.

While I agree that he brings a presense to the field, when the opposing defense knows he's basically a non-factor if you put a guy on him, your offense will struggle.

I'm not to worried. There was a time the steelers faithful called Plax Plaxiglass because balls bounced off him. You don't always become great overnight. Maybe Mix just needs more time to develop and Burress even when injured was still a more viable option.

[BuryYourDuke]

We need to get him in the redzone offense.

[Hail Gibbs]

His play on ST surprised me, as I had no idea he had ST skills. Plus he looks huge for a WR. Can't wait to see what he can do on O.

[FrFan]

He's a promising young talent, hope he will keep on getting more and more playtime.

[emfh2005]

Wouldn't it be nice to throw a fade route to Anthony Mix in the end zone against his old team next week?

[Combatant]

Unless some receivers get hurt I don't see him on the field with the offense. I wouldn't mind seeing a fade thrown his way, but he's on the bottom of the depth chart.

[Santana_Fan]

Yea it would be nice, and maybe Santana can finally win a game against his younger brother.

[Tom [Giants fan]]

I'm going to say it again, you guys are going to love having this guy on your team in the future.

[Santana_Fan]

']I'm going to say it again, you guys are going to love having this guy on your team in the future.


The first time I saw him on the Giants, I thought he was Plaxico, until I saw his #.

[angel2]

Two very nice special teams tackles last night. Considering the number of WRs on the team it looks like he's got a chance to stay with the team long term if he continues to shine in ST. I hope the kid has good hands so that the QBs finally have a large target at WR.



The Skins made a great move by snatching Mix from the Giants developmental squad. Giant fans up here are crying their hearts out.

Anthony Mix can do it all but he's got to be given the chance to play. Joe Gibbs has a tendency to not part waves with first stringers and a guy like Mix needs a chance to break into the starting lineup.

That's my one and only knock on Joe Gibbs.

I think you have to credit Jason Campbell for getting Mix involved with Special Teams. Jason and Anthony played together in college and I'm sure Campbell suggested to Mix that he become involved anyway possible to become regonized by Coach Smith and eventually, Joe Gibbs. Anthony has the knack to become what Lloyd is not. Mix is not affraid to put it on the line, unlike Brandon Lloyd.

[TheLongshot]

Anthony Mix can do it all but he's got to be given the chance to play. Joe Gibbs has a tendency to not part waves with first stringers and a guy like Mix needs a chance to break into the starting lineup.

That's my one and only knock on Joe Gibbs.

C'mon. The guy is probably still trying to get familiar with the offense. He actually has been in a handful of offensive plays, just that nothing has been thrown at him.

Course, when you have Moss, ARE, McCardell and Caldwell ahead of you, it is kinda hard to get on the field.


I think you have to credit Jason Campbell for getting Mix involved with Special Teams. Jason and Anthony played together in college and I'm sure Campbell suggested to Mix that he become involved anyway possible to become regonized by Coach Smith and eventually, Joe Gibbs. Anthony has the knack to become what Lloyd is not. Mix is not affraid to put it on the line, unlike Brandon Lloyd.

I doubt Campbell had anything to do with getting Mix on special teams. I'm sure that Mix has a lot to do with getting himself onto Special Teams.

Jason

[ST21RIP]

Can't wait til this guy catches his first pass, which will be a TD by the way.

[SkinSabbath]

I was impressed when he dropped Hester for the loss after Hester had changed field direction

Yeah I think Mix was our secret weapon for stopping Hester. A speedy guy with that much size is a perfect counter to Hester's abilities

[DaveP666]

I wanna see Moss play a big game for us. I really miss his big plays.

[RedDevil]

I wanna see MIX on a couple plays next week. Maybe get a TD and start getting more involved in the O.

[Park City Skins]

I figure he'll be in on the offense within the next few weeks. That's a lot of offense to catch up on in a short time.

[bubba9497]

merge mix a lot

[Combatant]

merge mix a lot

I like big butts and I cannot lie....

[Ingtar]

Course, when you have Moss, ARE, McCardell and Caldwell ahead of you, it is kinda hard to get on the field.


Wouldn't this make it easier for him to get on the field? None of these guys are world beaters. I think it would be nice to see some size at the WR position. Moss is always hurt, ARE is coming along very well, McCardell is old but playing well, and Caldwell hasn't shown a ton aside from one game.

[Jshock]

As a giant fan i expected alot more from Mix. He had a decent preseason but it took a turn when he could only play as a backup to Plax, for some reason he couldnt grasp the slot WR position. He also had a big problem with his hands. From what i remember he was dropping way to many passes for the coaches to have faith in him. I thought he had the tools however and they gave up on him too soon.