Cory's Corner: The Joe Mixon question

The name Joe Mixon bubbles up plenty of emotions.

There is deep anger because Mixon punched Amelia Molitor in a restaurant in 2014, fracturing four bones in her face. It is and never will be OK for a man to lay a fighting hand on a woman and the situation was made even worse when the shocking video was released this past December.

And there is celebration for a guy that was top five in the nation with 194 all-purpose yards. Nine percent of his 187 carries this past season went for 20-plus yards and 29 percent of his 37 receptions went for 15-plus yards.

This is where it gets tricky. He wasn’t invited to the NFL Combine but had a great pro day at the University of Oklahoma and has been pegged with a first round grade by some analysts. Mixon is strong, fast and has great catching ability out of the backfield, which reminds me a lot of Cardinals’ running back David Johnson. ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper has said, “On talent, he’s the best running back in the draft. On talent, and on ability, the kid averaged over 6 yards a carry in 9 games this year. He averaged 15 yards a catch, he had a 97-yard kickoff return against Ohio State. He’s 228 pounds and he ran 4.43.”

But does talent supersede everything else? The Packers recently brought Mixon in for a visit to gather information they couldn’t get at the Combine. Which begs the obvious question, if Mixon is still available at No. 29, should the Packers take him?

The main difference between Mixon and Ray Rice is that Mixon’s career is ascending and Rice’s had flat lined. Teams weren’t willing to take a public relations blow for a mediocre running back — but if it’s a running back that has been classified as the best back in the class, does that change things?

Personally, I think if he’s available at No. 29 the Packers should take him. Green Bay has had plenty of guys that have had problems with the law. Johnny Jolly was arrested three times in connection with his codeine problem, Erik Walden committed felony assault against his live-in girlfriend and Letroy Guion was arrested on felony drug possession with 357 grams of marijuana, $190,000 cash and an assortment of guns.

But what stands out is that the Packers have never used a first round pick on a player with baggage of this magnitude. If he impressed Green Bay enough for the Packers to use the No. 29 pick on him, the media relations staff must be out front on this. Mixon needs to be the spokesman for female respect. He should speak at schools and women’s groups as he looks to start a new life and hit the reset button.

The only way this is going to work is if Mixon truly understands what he did wrong. And this past February, it looked like he did. “Honestly, it really don't matter what she did that night. It's all on me,” Joe Mixon said from a Unversity of Oklahoma podium. “The reason why I'm in this position right now. I take full responsibility on what happened that night. It's never OK to hit a woman — never. I will preach that to anybody. It's never OK, and hopefully people around the world can learn from my mistake and I'm willing to teach.”

The NFL is also caught in the middle of this too. Commissioner Roger Goodell has been at the forefront of player behavior and if the league thought what Mixon did three years ago was too egregious, it should have banned him from being drafted. Don’t give him the chance to make first round money; force him to be an undrafted free agent.

The worst part about this is the video. It happened. And no matter how often Mixon says he is a changed person, people and especially women, will never be able to digest what he did. 

 

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Cory Jennerjohn is a graduate from UW-Oshkosh and has been in sports media for over 15 years. He was a co-host on "Clubhouse Live" and has also done various radio and TV work as well. He has written for newspapers, magazines and websites. He currently is a columnist for CHTV and also does various podcasts. He recently earned his Masters degree from the University of Iowa. He can be found on Twitter: @Coryjennerjohn

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jeremyjjbrown's picture

April 01, 2017 at 07:23 am

I'm not to thrilled about any first round running back
to be honest.

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mrtundra's picture

April 01, 2017 at 07:31 am

What kind of message are we sending to these guys who beat up there wives, girlfriends or anybody, for that matter? Is it "it will be okay because you've got an ability or talent in football and you will get signed for the big bucks down the road and all will be forgotten?" This kid should have been permanently tossed from the team back in 2014 and never been allowed to use the college's athletic facilities for his personal gain. But, he wasn't. He only missed a season and was brought back because he was a good RB. If I were arrested for literally breaking a woman's face, I'd be in jail serving time --and rightfully so. The reality is that if you have a talent and ability for playing football, you get a pass on being punished for committing a crime because of having that talent and ability. I also think that HOFers who do this sort of thing should have their HOF status revoked.

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Savage57's picture

April 01, 2017 at 08:23 am

Let me ask the same question from the other side of the coin:

What kind of a message are we sending when we condone anyone's ability to violate someone else's liberty with impunity? Her actions were, by any legal standard, assault.

I'm not big on pulling out the gender card to mitigate circumstances. If you're a woman and you don't want to get your face crushed by a larger, powerful man, a good starting point is not taking your issues with him in to the physical arena.

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Ferrari Driver's picture

April 01, 2017 at 06:21 pm

The power in the punch Mixon threw looked lethal; he didn't kill the young female, but it certainly had the potential. That is one violent reaction on his part.

Some may justify reaction since she pushed him and followed it with a slap, but to me it is so unjustifiable. A more prudent action would have been to stay away in the first place since someone said they had words prior to entering the restaurant.

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MarkinMadison's picture

April 01, 2017 at 09:16 am

There is a strong possibility that you would have been placed in a first offenders program. After completing a domestic violence/anger management course the incident might have been wiped off your record entirely. I'm not condoning what he did, but I think a lot of people pull out the "if I woulda dunnit" card without any real experience with the legal system. And the truth is you would have gotten the same plea deal that Joe Mixon got if it was your first offense.

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WKUPackFan's picture

April 01, 2017 at 11:07 am

"What kind of message are we sending these guys...?

First, "we" aren't sending any kind of message. Neither would the Packers. The Packers priority is to obtain the best players, not to be some type of justice system or, for that matter, some type of moral compass. Especially a moral compass reflecting the beliefs of a poster who obviously has jealousy issues with players who have the "talent and ability" that the poster wishes he had.

Go ahead, fancy yourself as judge and executioner. And someday hopefully you will have a moment of anger that results in you being arrested and sent to jail for life. "We" will be much safer with you out of society than Mixon.

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porupack's picture

April 01, 2017 at 01:14 pm

It so happens, that the NFL lives by appealing to the public to lay down some big cash for tickets. And such public includes a lot of people turned off by certain issues such as domestic violence, and gender violence. You don't have to fancy being a judge and executioner....to just find other things to do if a team begins to lose appeal based on some characters, whether rightly or wrongly. Corporate America knows that, and ditches their poster athlete faster than anyone. They get it. And slowly, NFL owners are getting it too.

I'm ok with TT bringing him in, and I'm ok at taking him if he has made changes, and takes sensible measures in future.

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porupack's picture

April 01, 2017 at 01:14 pm

It so happens, that the NFL lives by appealing to the public to lay down some big cash for tickets. And such public includes a lot of people turned off by certain issues such as domestic violence, and gender violence. You don't have to fancy being a judge and executioner....to just find other things to do if a team begins to lose appeal based on some characters, whether rightly or wrongly. Corporate America knows that, and ditches their poster athlete faster than anyone. They get it. And slowly, NFL owners are getting it too.

I'm ok with TT bringing him in, and I'm ok at taking him if he has made changes, and takes sensible measures in future.

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Ferrari Driver's picture

April 01, 2017 at 07:54 am

Damn good idea, Cory.

That's the same conclusion the Rams made with Lawrence Phillips.

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marpag1's picture

April 01, 2017 at 10:45 am

Aside from the two words "domestic violence," Mixon's story is not remotely similar to Lawrence Phillips'.

I don't have enough time to go back and check all the facts, but Phillips had a very lengthly string of "no contest" pleas to domestic violence while at Nebraska. While at STL he was arrested 3 times in a year and a half. At some point - not sure of the exact sequence - he was convicted of multiple felonies (assault with a deadly weapon, I think) when he drove his car off of the road, onto a football field and into a group of about ten teenagers he had been arguing with. Probably one felony conviction for each kid. He was also convicted of multiple felony assault charges relating to his former girlfriend. I think he was convicted of grand theft auto as well. For all of these he was sentenced to decades in prison. While in prison, his cell mate was found strangled to death in the morning. Not too hard to know who did it. Phillips was charged with first degree murder and prosecutors were seeking the death penalty. He surely would have been convicted except for the fact that he committed suicide before the trial ever began.

While not minimizing what Mixon did, he plead to a misdemeanor, served 100 hours of community service and got counseling. That's hardly an apples with apples comparison to Lawrence Phillips.

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NickPerry's picture

April 01, 2017 at 08:02 am

Yes Walden, Jolly, and Guion have all faced some legal troubles. But they were all busted AFTER they became GB Packers which is a huge difference.

After reading more and more about not only Mixon but also the woman he hit, Amelia Molitor, the more I think the kid deserves a 2nd chance. No man should ever hit a woman (I hate there's a "But") BUT read EXACTLY what happened and find out WHO Molitor is.

So she calls Joe over, gets in his face and spits on a 18 year old kids face and calls him the "N" word, shoves him and then hits him and Mixon knocks her out. Watching the video she came looking for trouble and got it. The woman, Amelia Molitor has a long arrest history herself. She's been busted for drugs, possession, DUI, to name a few and that's just as an adult. She's a raciest as well.

I'm NOT trying to justify what Mixon did was right. But dang, if I was a 18 year old kid who was called over by a woman who then called me white trash, spit in my face, pushed and hit me, I have to ask the question honestly...Would I "React" like Joe did? I'd like to believe I wouldn't as I've never put hands on a woman let alone punched one. BUT at 18 years old, immature, AND a crazy woman attacking me I'm not so sure. The KID "Reacted" to a situation he may never had been in.

I didn't know all the details when I suggested in previous comments he might have even did this before. I also didn't know a thing about this woman Mixon hit, Amelia Molitor is NO saint by any stretch, she's actually a criminal. But as of today I have a softening opinion of Joe Mixon and am completely on board with giving the kid a chance.

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TarynsEyes's picture

April 01, 2017 at 08:32 am

"So she calls Joe over, gets in his face and spits on a 18 year old kids face and calls him the "N" word, shoves him and then hits him and Mixon knocks her out. Watching the video she came looking for trouble and got it. The woman, Amelia Molitor has a long arrest history herself. She's been busted for drugs, possession, DUI, to name a few and that's just as an adult. She's a raciest as well."

So he gets involved with a white girl who has a DUI, uses drugs, called him the n word, which is commonplace between blacks in their circle except for her though he's involved with her which you then claim her as racist. ...talk about hypocrisy. But I guess this makes him a victim and was dragged kicking and screaming into that world of shit of drugs, DUI, interracial coupling and the n word is deemed so abhorrent to be used except for those who use it the most within the circle of shit.

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NickPerry's picture

April 01, 2017 at 09:32 am

Christ did you even WATCH the video??????? Who said a word about Mixon being "Involved" with her? I didn't say anything remotely close to that. I suggest you read a little bit more about Ms. Molitor because a "Choir Girl" she's not. The woman came into the restaurant, and motioned for Mixon to come to her. About 4 seconds after that she's pushing, hitting, spitting, and cursing Mixon out. YUP, I'd call that Mixon is "INVOLVED" with her!! WTF, you can really twist some s*** around.

I also thought I made it perfectly clear I didn't support or condone what Mixon did in the least. All I did was try to think what I MIGHT have done when I was 18. You know that age when you think you know everything in the world but you really don't have a clue.

I've always tried really hard to see your point of view on things but I'm starting to think you just like to try and pick fights and put words in peoples mouth even though their comments say something entirely different!

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TarynsEyes's picture

April 01, 2017 at 10:23 am

Do you know..."exactly" what transpired that she did that confrontation.

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WKUPackFan's picture

April 01, 2017 at 11:47 am

It's interesting that Taryn only goes after African-American players. For example, during her 5 year campaign against Nick Perry she has continuously described him as dumb and lazy, code words commonly used to denigrate black players. Yet she constantly celebrates Fackrell, her Great White Hope. It seems that we have a bigot among us.

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marpag1's picture

April 01, 2017 at 12:17 pm

That's... uh... quite a stretch. Have you considered that maybe she just doesn't know the first thing about football? Considerably more likely, IMO.

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WKUPackFan's picture

April 02, 2017 at 06:28 am

Yes, possibly a stretch my friend marpag1, but consider this:

- "called him the n word, which is commonplace between blacks"
- "it's not my fault the vast majority is black"
- "yet he being black appears to have not thought so being involved with her and her ills"

Maybe the only stretch was saying bigot instead of racist, it appears that both apply.

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TarynsEyes's picture

April 01, 2017 at 12:47 pm

You will not find a comment by me calling Perry dumb and lazy. You will find me saying he doesn't fit out linebacker to the 1st rd thinking of him by others.
I don't pick on black players....I pick on the overrated wrong positioned and of cause the criminally inclined. ..it's not my fault the vast majority is black which coincides with the majority of players being black in the NFL.

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NickPerry's picture

April 01, 2017 at 01:46 pm

This was from a website called Mimesis Law about the Mixon incident ......

At the beginning of the video, you see Molitor enter the deli and go to a table, just after leaving a verbal confrontation with Mixon outside. Molitor (at 0:24) motions Mixon to her table as he enters the deli and he walks over. There’s a brief conversation and Mixon turns to walk away (at 0:38). Molitor steps towards Mixon and shoves him with both hands and then strikes him in the face or neck with her right hand. In Oklahoma, that’s Assault and Battery.[1] Mixon immediately defends himself, striking Molitor once, knocking her down and into the table, and breaking several bones in her face.

There, now you have a better understanding about what happened too Taryn.

In Oklahoma, there is no duty for a person to retreat before defending themselves and hasn’t been since 1912. That doesn't make what Mixon right, just it seems within his rights.

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marpag1's picture

April 01, 2017 at 10:29 am

If you do not vehemently deny that any person who has been guilty of domestic violence could ever change his ways, or if you do not say that Joe Mixon and his ilk must be tortured in the lowest regions of hell for all eternity, then the moral Illuminati will brand you as a wife-beating demon, you bastard!

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NMPF's picture

April 01, 2017 at 10:24 am

Once again Taryn your comment justifies the premise that you Can't Understand Normal Thinking.

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Thegreatreynoldo's picture

April 01, 2017 at 11:42 am

Luv ya, Taryn, but before you destroy Mixon's career, you ought to know 'exactly' what transpired during this altercation. You admit you don't know what happened, but you are willing to really damage one of the parties.

Looking at the video, it seems clear to me that Mixon did not need to go to such an extreme to avert injury to himself and should not have punched Molitor. I am not that big a fan of proportionality of response, but I agree with it at the extremes though I would give a lot of leeway to the person who did not instigate the physical fight. Mixon's response falls into the extreme category, imo. A man, or a woman, should not clock a 6 year thereby breaking the kid's jaw because the kid kicked the person in the shin. The following are in general both true, but remember there are exceptions:

White people should never say the N word (almost always);
A man should never hit a woman (very close to always true).

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TarynsEyes's picture

April 01, 2017 at 12:56 pm

I had no intent on destroying Mixon life but simply called out the hypocrisy offered. I don't know what happened prior to the altercation but took note that she was called a racist etc, yet he being black appears to have not thought so being involved with her and her ills. Or is he the type to simply take advantage of females in such dire life styles as painted, which paints an even worse picture as to his character.

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tjm65's picture

April 01, 2017 at 01:54 pm

I love the "but they use the N word too" so....
Complete lack of understanding of history or context. Embarrassing

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4thand1's picture

April 02, 2017 at 07:28 am

There's no racism in Oklahoma. I live in the U.P. of Michigan and there's racism. This will always be a huge problem and divide us, until we as a society can see past the color of another human being's skin.

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Savage57's picture

April 01, 2017 at 08:06 am

He's a football player.

If he's there, and the Packers think he's the guy that can best help the team, take him.

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NickPerry's picture

April 02, 2017 at 05:32 am

I believe that's all TT was trying to find out. Many of the Packers Pre-draft visits are used on players who may not be drafted or could still be there in the late rounds. The kid is talented, some say the most talented RB in the Draft. He doesn't have Cooks injury concerns and is bigger. He is faster than Fournette, 15 pounds lighter, and a better receiver. Whoever was involved in the interview process other than TT was simply trying to find out what they do with any player. Could Mixon be trusted to represent the GB Packers and can he help them. Obviously with a player like this it's a tad more involved, but the the end results are the same.

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Rossonero's picture

April 01, 2017 at 08:20 am

Not only is this draft chock full of starting RBs, the Packers lost the NFC championship game due to our horrific defense, not the running game. A conservative organization like the Packers taking a gamble while this defense desperately needs help would be stupid.

Fix the damn defense already!

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Since'61's picture

April 01, 2017 at 08:34 am

Agree Rossonero! Fix the defense and draft an RB without baggage. Thanks, Since '61

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Rossonero's picture

April 01, 2017 at 05:13 pm

Thanks. Yes, absolutely! Amen.

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Since'61's picture

April 01, 2017 at 08:39 am

Stop the presses! The Packers have signed LS Derek Hart out of James Madison University.
Is this the end for B. Goode? Is there an LS crisis developing in Green Bay?
Will the Packers draft a LS in the first round now that they have signed Hart?
How will this move affect Mason Crosby and his holder?
What about CB and OLB?
LOL and April Fools.
Thanks, Since '61

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NickPerry's picture

April 01, 2017 at 09:42 am

HAHA.... Good one Since '61!

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MarkinMadison's picture

April 01, 2017 at 08:48 am

Why no story about TT trading two first round picks for Richard Sherman? It's BIG news people.

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egbertsouse's picture

April 01, 2017 at 10:32 am

LOL

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NickPerry's picture

April 01, 2017 at 01:37 pm

How about just one 1st and Randall??

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lobo91460's picture

April 01, 2017 at 08:06 pm

I wouldn't trade a 7th round pick for Richard Sherman!!

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jh9's picture

April 01, 2017 at 01:33 pm

If the Packers do draft Mixon, I trust TT and his staff will have done their due diligence. Over the years, TT has shown that a player's character is just as important to him as a player's ability.

I'm certain TT would never spend a high draft pick on a player unless he was fully convinced that player wouldn't cause problems and would fit in well with the Packer's locker room. If TT drafts Mixon, I'm for it.

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stockholder's picture

April 01, 2017 at 08:51 am

A-rod says re-load the offense. That suggest's #1. Macafferey or #2 Foreman, now after his new 40 time. it's no wonder why their looking at Mixon. Sorry I'm not for the baggage. A-rod loses here. Draft Watt! And more Defense. TT has a chance to make up for 3 years of not getting the best for capers and Moss.

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MarkinMadison's picture

April 01, 2017 at 09:19 am

A-rod says re-load. He didn't specify offense.

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4thand1's picture

April 02, 2017 at 07:32 am

AR would throw 60 td's a year if he played a D like the Packers every week. He knows this defense sucks giant balls.

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marpag1's picture

April 01, 2017 at 09:31 am

Not much of a question here, really. The Packers brought him in for a visit, and obviously they will do their due diligence on a background check. IF... if... the Packers think his character is at least passable, and IF they can get him at a good value, they will. And I'm OK with that, even if all six or seven of the moral crusaders for decency and justice decide that they aren't going to follow the Packers anymore.

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cheesehead1's picture

April 01, 2017 at 10:24 am

After last years debacle on defense, it's time to give Aaron some much needed help on D...I like Watt but have read he's had knee issues. Can anyone confirm or update? Go Pack.

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egbertsouse's picture

April 01, 2017 at 10:31 am

Let the Cowboys have him, he'll fit right in. Zeke can grab them, Joe can punch them. Maybe Jerry can get Hardy back show the other two how to scare the women from testifying.

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Thegreatreynoldo's picture

April 01, 2017 at 10:34 am

Not at #29. I expect there to be too much defensive talent available, probably a CB or a OLB that would be picked in the teens most years. If Mixon is still there at #61, he would be extremely tempting. I'd take him at #93.

I am assuming that the incident with Molitor is the only such incident, that there is no pattern of violence, and that Mixon otherwise has no red flags.

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4thand1's picture

April 01, 2017 at 10:58 am

So Mixon has one offense on his record that we know of? A lot of people and the court of public opinion want to condem him for life. If this is the case, lock up every criminal for life and throw away the key. People do change and I'm living proof of that. The ball is in his court ,and it will be up to him and only him to make the life changes he needs to make. He seems to be doing that.

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Ferrari Driver's picture

April 01, 2017 at 02:25 pm

Since he entered college and discounting high school, the only thing he did which is very minor is illegally parking and when he was given a ticket for it, he tore it up and threw it in the face of the person issuing the ticket.

That probably happens with most every student sometime during their four years.

Who knows, he may turn out to be a model citizen. I'd take him over MIchael Vick any day.

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lobo91460's picture

April 01, 2017 at 08:14 pm

I guess you would.....Michael Vick is retired and not eligible for the draft!!

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Denver's picture

April 01, 2017 at 11:02 am

This kid is really considered a possible 1st Rounder? Past incident aside, no thanks.

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cheesehead1's picture

April 01, 2017 at 11:10 am

DesertPackFan, just trying to initiate a dialogue re: T.J.Watt. I have googled him and just wanted other Packer fans opinions etc. but certainly not yours.

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tobinrote's picture

April 01, 2017 at 12:52 pm

Green Bay is just too small a town to accept this guy if he starts misbehaving. we had to unload James Lofton if memory serves because of sexual predation. oh well. fix the D first.

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4thand1's picture

April 02, 2017 at 07:37 am

The joke in GB in the 80's was that Lambeau Field had a new hot dog. It was the Lofton Dog, if you don't want it, we'll cram it down your throat.

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Dzehren's picture

April 01, 2017 at 03:10 pm

OLB- CB- RB- OL

If Mixon is available when TT decides to draft a RB- I'm fine with it.

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croatpackfan's picture

April 01, 2017 at 04:12 pm

"The main difference between Mixon and Ray Rice is that Mixon’s career is ascending and Rice’s had flat lined."

I do not agree. What you wrote is the difference, but not "the main difference"! From my point of view the main difference is Ray Rice hit his wife (or fiancee) at age we suppose he should be mature, and Joe Mixon hit the girl in act of immature reaction...

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Lphill's picture

April 01, 2017 at 04:23 pm

The guy is trouble the girl was no threat to him but he went back at her as if she was mike Tyson , forget him he will not mature from this but as long as he is pampered because he can play football he will never grow as a man.

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4thand1's picture

April 01, 2017 at 05:46 pm

Lp, you , I , or anyone dosen't know what he'll grow into. When I was 18 thought I knew it all, I was clueless.

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stockholder's picture

April 02, 2017 at 07:33 am

I agree with you . I would rather have perine. Feel he can be better.

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mbrand1969's picture

April 01, 2017 at 06:10 pm

as a sooners fan i will say he has potential but as a packers fan i have to say joe has a lot of growing up to do he has only played basically 2 years of college ball he should have stayed another year . i think if he had a team full of good people to help him mature he could be a great back

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Turophile's picture

April 02, 2017 at 05:23 am

My initial feeling was take him off the Packers board, then I started to think. I have a friend who (a great many years ago) had drunk a good few beers in a bar, when someone wound him up. He swung a sleever glass at the guys head/neck area, but fortunately someone with him caught his arm. The next day, he started thinking about that, and how he could easily have killed the guy he swung at (the exact same thing happened to someone else I knew, now passed away, he killed the guy he swung at).

As a consequence of this, my friend learned that it was dangerous when he had drunk too much, so in all the years since then he has never, ever, drunk a lot again. That demands respect. He had a problem, he dealt with it.

In the same way, the guy that killed someone else as a teenager (and had to run from the country he grew up in), learned that if he was getting wound up by someone, to just turn around and walk away. Tough lesson.

SO...........after thinking on all this, I decided that the most important thing is how high the Packers confidence is, that he will not re-offend. If they are (reasonably) confident the guy has learned his lesson at a bone-deep level, then consider him to draft. If they think he is largely unchanged inside, they take him off their draft board. Mixon cannot un-make the past, but he can change his future.

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Al Neubauer's picture

April 02, 2017 at 06:08 am

If he's still there in the 4th round take him.

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fthisJack's picture

April 02, 2017 at 08:18 am

the bimbo gave him a little push and a slap on the neck and he decks her with a right cross? talk about over reaction.
i hope this incident has taught him a valuable lesson that it is never ok to hit a woman......ever!

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stockholder's picture

April 04, 2017 at 10:52 am

Thought I would share this Article in my news paper. Joe Mixon's draft stock appears to be surging. While the article says he slugged a woman in the face, breaking it in four places. ( Being caught on video like Ray Rice) It mentions the Lions,Browns,Bengals,Saints met on his pro day. While the Chargers, Packers,Bengals,Saints,Raiders,and Broncos hosted him for visits among others. He sat out 2014 because of the assault charge. Many analysts said he might not make it out of the second rd. The lions refuse to take him off their board yet. Which is interesting because Ford won the Zero Tolerance Award. ( hard-line stance against domestic Violence). Yes it's a competitive thing! The End of article! My Opinion: We do not need Joe Mixon. The cost is more than a draft pick. Mixon should not be the future of the packers!

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JacFrost's picture

April 06, 2017 at 09:39 pm

I just read a mock 4 round draft and they had green bay going CB, lb, and mixon in the third. I also came across another prostacrenation where the guy was predicting him going in the 4th. I think if you can get someone like him in the third do it

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TKWorldWide's picture

April 07, 2017 at 06:06 am

A few days after the draft I'm going to publish my own mock entitled "Procrastination Mock 2017". I'm going to compile the work of some of the finest procrastinators in the USA. Ought to be a fun read, if you get around to it.

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