This Steelers fan is not jumping on the Dennis Dixon bandwagon — at least after one preseason performance.
If Coach Mike Tomlin starts Dixon during one of the preseason games and he is successful, then Byron Leftwich may have some competition.
For now Dixon is a run-first, pass if it’s available quarterback. That kind of play won’t hold against good defenses — as it did against the Lions scrubs nearly a week ago. The team knows what it has in Leftwich. He should be able to get the Steelers to a 2-2 record before Big Ben comes back. That is if the defense, offensive line and running game are decent. If they fail, then even Roethlisberger cannot save the season.
Give Dixon the starting nod against one of the preseason opponents. If the coaches can open up the passing playbook with him at the helm, then maybe he can lead the Steelers to a perfect record after four games.
-Rick Kazmer
rickk@dailyamerican.com