Eagles QB Dennis Dixon says he will be involved in open competition
By
Brian Murphy,
Monday, February 18, 2013 4:20:10 PM CST FFToolbox.com
The Eagles signed Dennis Dixon just four days ago, and he hasn't played in an NFL game since September 2010. But he will be given a shot at earning the team's starting quarterback job. That's what he said during a Monday conference call.
"From my understanding, the job is open," Dixon said via the Newark Star-Ledger. "It will be very competitive around here, so it's pretty much open. May the best man win."
Fantasy Analysis:
OK, great. But Dixon has very slim odds of actually winning the job. Vick should come out ahead unless he falters spectacularly. However, a loss in the open competition doesn't mean we should completely ignore Dixon in 2013. I think there is still a decent change that the Eagles trade Nick Foles 
, which would make Dixon the immediate backup QB. If that happens, all Dixon would need is a Vick injury to become a starter once again. And Michael Vick getting hurt isn't exactly tough to imagine.
Source:
Newark Star-Ledger
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Brian Murphy -
Los Angeles, CA
FFToolbox Fantasy Football Writer since 2002
I have played fantasy sports since 2001, specializing in fantasy football and baseball.
I wrote for FFToolbox from 2002-2005 and re-joined in 2009.
I am a journalism/mass communication grad student at Cal State University, Northridge. I am aiming to be a sports reporter for a website, newspaper, magazine, anything. I received my undergrad diploma from the University of Central Florida. I make my home in Long Beach, Calif.
While I grew up in California, my favorite football team has always been the New York Giants.
