Toledo Bill Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 .Dawkins is such a poor reflection on our coaching staff. Ok, I know he has a big contract and would be hard to move on from but it is ridiculous to have this guy show up every year more out of shape. He shows no leadership skills and comes across as a fat clown. He holds a premier position and has turned into, at best an average left tackle. I really am disappointed that something can’t be done about this. Maybe behind the scenes McD is all over him but I doubt it. I really feel that his attitude and conditioning has negatively affected the entire team. 2 1 2 1 5 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 I have wondered for a while if he may have some long Covid stuff going on. 1 4 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: I have wondered for a while if he may have some long Covid stuff going on. I agree. I have had Covid twice and each time I gained 100 pounds. Edited August 20, 2023 by LabattBlue 2 1 37 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Hes an above average left tackle in the league but his game has certainly been in decline. Particularly against players who like to start wide and come back inside on him. Hes always been a bad body guy, but its getting worse by the year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer1960 Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Dawkins might be a nice guy and he used to be pretty good, but man have some pride as a pro athlete - his body looks like he retired 15 years ago. 2 1 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 10 minutes ago, thenorthremembers said: Hes an above average left tackle in the league based on what? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 I don’t understand how he looks bigger now than when camp started? Bro hiding candy in his pillow case. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFooteball Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 He appears to be on decline which was noticeable last year but I would still put him in the average range for starting LT. far more concerned about RT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Ugh this is such a tough one because he's such a great guy off the field and a pillar in the community but yeah his play is just so disappointing at times. I was really hoping he would come into this season as motivated as ever but so far looking like the same Dion that has struggled heavily the past two seasons 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97bills Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Our entire oline needs upgraded , we’ve spent big money on defense, while our oline is a hope and prayer every year..When we drafted Allen we should’ve put a top tier oline in front of him. I guess we’re going by the colts play book , and we’re going to wait until it’s to late. All that money on defense, and Allen still has to run around for his life and score 35 points… big baller bean lol 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBorBust2018 Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Dawkins is horrible and should never have been paid. This is one of the worst OLs in the league and it’s pathetic 1 1 1 3 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Bill Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 I am amazed that Dawkins has not had a serious injury. A 400 pound out of shape NFL player is a huge risk for a leg injury. With our tackle “depth” we could end up in even worse shape than we are. I hope he stays healthy and turns things around but right now he is a huge liability. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 45 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: I don’t understand how he looks bigger now than when camp started? Bro hiding candy in his pillow case. To go turtles 1 minute ago, Toledo Bill said: I am amazed that Dawkins has not had a serious injury. A 400 pound out of shape NFL player is a huge risk for a leg injury. With our tackle “depth” we could end up in even worse shape than we are. I hope he stays healthy and turns things around but right now he is a huge liability. oh, come on he doesn’t weigh 400 pounds Does he? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 1 hour ago, oldmanfan said: I have wondered for a while if he may have some long Covid stuff going on. Long Covid causes over eating ? 1 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 26 minutes ago, QBorBust2018 said: Dawkins is horrible and should never have been paid. This is one of the worst OLs in the league and it’s pathetic Big Day for you! Pace yourself, we don’t want to have any unnecessary injuries in preseason! 1 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 He got beat a lot last year. Brown was terrible last season, but Dion didn’t play well either. It’ll be an issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 I love Dion the person. I disagree with the him not being a leader. One can lead and be fat. That said- his LT play is on the decline and he might be as much of a problem as Spencer Brown. Earn your paycheck Aaron Kromer. Live up to your rep. We need you this year. Believe that 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 38 minutes ago, 97bills said: Our entire oline needs upgraded , we’ve spent big money on defense, while our oline is a hope and prayer every year..When we drafted Allen we should’ve put a top tier oline in front of him. I guess we’re going by the colts play book , and we’re going to wait until it’s to late. All that money on defense, and Allen still has to run around for his life and score 35 points… big baller bean lol The IOL has been upgraded. Bates is versatile. I'd like to see them hold onto Anderson, because he's looked good at C. Tackle is the issue. It's not outlandish to think that Dawkins can at least raise his game to average. Van Denmark is better at LT. He's shown some promise. RT is the main issue, and it is a concern. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Can’t believe his contract was not tied to some baseline fitness benchmarks 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Bill Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 8 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: To go turtles oh, come on he doesn’t weigh 400 pounds Does he? I wouldn’t bet against it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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