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...
Rico Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Overrated slob. I don’t GAF about any feel-good messages or actions he does for the community when he sucks on the field. Get it together, blob. 1 1 3 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 18 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: Long Covid causes over eating ? Proove he's overeating. On the other hand, it can affect stamina which can affect workouts and such. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty shackleford Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 He really is looking like the Michelin Man these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 20 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: Proove he's overeating. On the other hand, it can affect stamina which can affect workouts and such. Have you seen any pics of him this year, or are your tv and computer like one of those mirrors that make you look skinny? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Toledo Bill said: .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. People don’t want to hear it. The people love the Shnoman. Some reasonable posters think he should be Shnowhere near this team. Edited August 20, 2023 by mrags 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 23 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: Have you seen any pics of him this year, or are your tv and computer like one of those mirrors that make you look skinny? Yes he's heavy. Like most every other tackle in football. Again is that overeating or perhaps still a Covid effect? My $ if I had to pick would be on the latter. 1 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: Yes he's heavy. Like most every other tackle in football. Again is that overeating or perhaps still a Covid effect? My $ if I had to pick would be on the latter. This might be the most comical post of the entire year. You win. Nobody else try 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 19 minutes ago, mrags said: This might be the most comical post of the entire year. You win. Nobody else try Its pretty easy to diaganose guys in full uniform on TV. Also is is super easy to keep this diagnosis secret from the GM, so that he can't plan around it. Hope this clears things up for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Bills Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Every year this is the same thing. I’d excuse some poor play if I at least thought he was putting in the effort in the off season to maximize his body. It’s obvious he can’t get away with it and it will cost us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapperCam Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 He’s just an average LT now, which is unfortunate because he used to be great. Bills have bigger problems at RT. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 2 hours ago, BillsPride12 said: 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 Play on the field is all that matters. Nothing else should be taken into consideration when talking about his future on the team. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Not going to go overboard based on a preseason game, but I will say his interviews become more annoying than funny when he plays like this. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Our offensive line is in rough shape for the future. LT - Dawkins is turning 30 this upcoming year and looks like he doesn't have many seasons left. C - Is a walking concussion and I'm honestly shocked he is even still playing RT - Just horrendous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 he's fun and funny though... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortchaz Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: he's fun and funny though... Team full of these types. Be cool to mix in a couple straight up murderers here and there. I wonder if some litmus test for playing here is if you intimidate the coach with your personality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: I don’t understand how he looks bigger now than when camp started? Bro hiding candy in his pillow case. He’s like Private Pyle hiding a jelly doughnut in his footlocker 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Toledo Bill said: .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. Leadership and attitude are ok actually great. His weight seems like an issue to some outside but the bills have no made that a thing. Publicly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balln Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 1 hour ago, oldmanfan said: Proove he's overeating. On the other hand, it can affect stamina which can affect workouts and such. I mean I don’t know what to say. This should never happen for professional athletes. Can’t be eating chicken wings in major competition. I don’t care who you are. He’s a clown show more interested in social media https://wyrk.com/1000-bar-bill-wings/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Chaos said: based on what? Well I could tell you about pro bowls and PFF grades. I could tell you about him being a captain on the team but all 3 of those things are subjective. For me, I've never said the guy is Tyron Smith. He isn't. He isn't a lockdown LT because he isn't as athletic as guys like Smith, Stanley, or Trent Williams. But to say he's replacement level, given his track record in the league, id say that's wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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