Dallas Cowboys sign Hampton DE Marcus Dixon

by Dave Halprin on Apr 27, 2008 8:35 PM CDT in News Comment 30 comments

Hashmarks says we signed DE Marcus Dixon from Hampton.

Here's his profile at NFL Draft Countdown.

Here's a story about his "character" issues.

Hat tip to DC_fan for the link

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Sad story

Good kid, but the system in the conservative south works against his race. Hope he can eventually replace Marcus Spears on the roster.

by quincyyyyy on Apr 27, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that's a big request of a UDFA that isn't known as a run-stopping machine

Bum's Boy Boyz

by JerrodWheeler on Apr 27, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the hat tip Grizz

It’s a pretty sad but inspiring story. I hope this kid makes it.

by DC_fan on Apr 27, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

WOW

I hope this guy sticks. He’s going to be a helluva player, he’s going to try hard, he’s going to work hard…

just got ownaged

by Longhorn on Apr 27, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I remember this story well

being in Atlanta, I couldn’t believe what they put that kid through

by Dave Halprin on Apr 27, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I guess it was inappropriate. Maybe I’m missing something with the story, but isn’t sex with a minor when your an adult illegal whether it was consensual or not. I’m guessing because there was no cooperation by the victim’s side he was acquitted? I hope the kid works out, but I’m sure the media is going to question this signing.

by Boyzfan94 on Apr 27, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting.....I had checked out this dude for a while....but I felt his issues would keep him away.....

HIS Team mate Kendell Langford was the DE I wanted …...went to Miami in the 3rd round….Langford was much better than this kid…but we do need bodies to compete and upgrade our DL…..I don’t see this guy making it as a DE…..and probably not stout enough to be a NT consideration…

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

by BoyzRback on Apr 27, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He was featured on ESPN though....and I felt for him...and I hope he makes it...

I see him making our practice squad…..

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

by BoyzRback on Apr 27, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I have heard of this kid before

I am claiming him for my Pet Cat.

by Philosopher on Apr 27, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We have our first offical pet cat claim!

Woo hoo!

by Dave Halprin on Apr 27, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I call the guy from Boise st.

(sad i dont even know remember his name)

by coolaid on Apr 27, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Danny A. is mine

by quincyyyyy on Apr 27, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sad that what happened to Dixon

happens today in America.

by coolaid on Apr 27, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

after what Dixon has been through...

... i’m sure he’s gonna have plenty of incentive to succeed in the NFL.

I hope he makes it and I hope he makes it as a productive member of the Dallas Cowboys.

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by silverblue5 on Apr 27, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

His weaknesses...

...seem like they could be improved with good coaching.

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by silverblue5 on Apr 27, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeh

He didn’t get the best chance at Hampton.

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by Brandon Worley on Apr 27, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he'll have a tough time making the team

since we’re so stacked at DE, probably practice squad material.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Apr 27, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

NT

Dallas didn’t need a NT we signed Junior Siavii. 330 Pound big body. He can rotate him with Tank. Another option is let Marcus Spears blew up like you knew he wants to and make him play the nose.

by Wmillion on Apr 27, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Why doesn't "Spears at NT" get more play?

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on Apr 27, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's not built right.

I don’t think he’s got the right kind of frame to play the nose in the 3-4.

by Baked Potato Soup on Apr 28, 2008 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Second Chances

I hope the kid gets his life on track, whether (long-term) it be on the field or not. Be a little careful, though, before you condemn America and the south and blame his problems on race. It may be a good idea to do a little research.

by Jack Nicholson 1974 on Apr 27, 2008 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Jack, Jack, Jack

Which part of the article looks false? Exactly what research do you need to tell you things ain’t quite a level playing field? hmmmm…

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on Apr 27, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

None

I don’t think any of the article is false. The author makes clear his intent from the opening sentence regarding the trial, though. His intent is not to impartially recount facts, but to evoke emotion from the reader. He immediately paints the picture of small-town, poor, white, southerners. In the author’s mind, this can only mean they are racists. He continues with this theme throughout the article, identifying nearly everyone by their respective race. Although he uses vivid detail in most aspects of the story, the author moves quickly past the most important part: a jury of 9 whites and 3 blacks convicted the defendant in only 20 minutes. Under Georgia law, all convictions, whether misdemeanor or felony, must be unanimous. So, how is Dixon the victim of a racist system when 3 black jurors immediately agreed that he committed the crime? In only 20 minutes of deliberation, I doubt the black members of the jury were intimidated by the others.

If he was being honest, the author should have focused on the fact that Dixon served too long of a sentence. To paint him as an innocent man and the victim of racism is clearly over-reaching.

by Jack Nicholson 1974 on Apr 27, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm gonna respectfully disagree, and leave it at that

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on Apr 27, 2008 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Understood

I definitely appreciate your discretion/restraint. There is no need to kill the happy fun time sports mood by turning this into some sort of race relations blog.

by Jack Nicholson 1974 on Apr 28, 2008 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ditto that

by Tuna Helper on Apr 28, 2008 1:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly... it's why I skip the front page and go straight to the sports section

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on Apr 28, 2008 1:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great Article on this kid

I’m on his “pet cat” bandwagon for sure. He’ll have a hard time making the team, but if he shows potential, I hope he makes it somewhere. He certainly deserves a few breaks after the shyt he’s been through.

Tar Heels football will surprise this year

by DalaiLuke on Apr 27, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ahh, more slow , can't get enough of that I guess!

maybe could make a Nosetackle out of him if he adds some tonage

by bad knees on Apr 28, 2008 1:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That might be the plan.

The analysis I read said that he could be seen as 3-4 end or a tackle since he has the frame to add some bulk. They’re probably considering him as a Ratliff type that can back up both spots on the D-Line.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/marcus-dixon?id=1680&campaign=Google_Draft_MarcusDixon

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=73000

by Baked Potato Soup on Apr 28, 2008 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs