Saturday night's United Bowl could be the final game for signal-caller in Outlaws uniform
After six season in an Outlaw uniform, it may be time for one of the greatest indoor football players of all time to move on.
Outlaws quarterback Chris Dixon confirmed to me late Monday night that their is a possibility he will be playing for a new team next season.
"It's time to see what else is out there for me," said the two-time MVP. "I love the city of Billings and the fans. They have been extremely wonderful to me and nothing but supportive of my career here."
Dixon, who has been a staple in the Outlaws community on and off the field since being traded to Billings in 2005, said it's definitely not about money or anything personal.
"We can only make about $200 a game in the IFL, so that's definitely not the reason for this," he added. "Sometimes as a person you have to see if their is a better situation for yourself to be in."
While confirming he will become a "free agent" (the IFL operates on one-year contracts as it is), Dixon reiterated he hasn't made a decision yet this morning on a local radio show.
"This doesn't mean that I am leaving or I am not leaving," he told Jason Harris, the host of Hot 101.9's Big J Show. "I will make my decision over the next few weeks and announce it at that time, likely at a Mighty Might Football League game."
The MMFL is a full-contact youth football league for 8 and 9 year olds set up by Dixon in 2008 and will continue to operate uninterrupted.
"I will still run the MMFL," Dixon said Monday night. "Billings is my home and I will be living here in the offseason no matter what decision I make."
Dixon added that their is no problems with the organization or the off-field issues the team has encountered over the past eight months will factor into his decision.
"There is absolutely no problems with ownership, coach (Heron) O'Neal or my teammates, in fact they have been very supportive of this decision." Dixon said.
Dixon has thrown 373 touchdown passes in his career, including 80 this season which ties a career high he set during last seasons championship run.
"I definitely don't want our fans to think I am not focused on winning this championship on Saturday," he said. "That is my number one priority right now, but I am going to enjoy this week too."
Billings plays host to the Sioux Falls Storm on Saturday night at 7 p.m. for the right to hoist the United Bowl trophy.
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