Joe Mixon took a $3 million pay cut to remain with the Bengals in 2023. I greatly respect a player who puts winning in front of his contract. Mixon has been going in the mid-fourth round of drafts, but I expect him to get steamed up in the coming weeks, probably ending up as a mid-third. He’s a three-down back in an explosive offense and can no longer be overlooked. For what it’s worth, I’m still bullish on rookie RB Chase Brown as Mixon’s handcuff. Brown should slide nicely into the Samaje Perine role, giving the Bengals two backs who can produce good numbers.
Doc’s Daily Prescription 7/15: Joe Mixon
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 22: Running back Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals rushes for a third quarter touchdown in front of cornerback Kristian Fulton #26 of the Tennessee Titans during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Nissan Stadium on January 22, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)