Rank our Backup QB

[Shake n Blake]

McCarron FanBoy Wrote:1. Ok. What round these guys were drafted in does not equate to an on field accomplishment. As for Daltons resume, outside of 2015's run it's not all that special. I'm still waiting on your evidence that Dalton was anything more than a game manager in 2014.

2. Actually, what I said is that he COULD if given the opportunity. But honestly, that opportunity is highly unlikely to come, so yes it is speculation based on my personal opinion.

Call me out as you wish. I gave an opinion. This is a message board not a court of law.

3. Which 9 games ?...How was Andy a key factor in these 9 games that you speak of ?
I see 6 wins against sub .500 teams. Another win against Ryan Mallett. And another where Peyton Manning threw 4 INTs..All bigger factors than what was contributed by Mr. Dalton.

Again, I said he COULD rise to or surpass Dalton's level IF given the opportunity. I feel strongly that he could, but I don't claim it as a certainty or a fact. As to why I believe what I have stated, It is based on what I have seen in both players games. Yes I speculate that Mccarron could  develop into a very similar player as Dalton, with the difference being that I see more poise in AJ when things get tough. I admit it's a bold position to take so early in AJs career, and Andy could kill it next year and win the Super Bowl. Good. I hope he does. But so far he has shown himself to be a post season flop 4 times in 4 tries so forgive me if I speculate about what COULD be.

1. Wolfkaosun gave a great answer for this one.

2. Why is it highly unlikely to come? If we have a prospect on our bench that is superior to an MVP candidate that broke the Bengals record for passer rating in a season, teams would be beating down the door for him. If "E" from Bengals message boards can see the immense potential, I'm sure 31 other teams can see it as well. So why do you think McCarron will never see the opportunity? Are NFL teams just not as smart as you? 

3. @BAL (10-6)- 25-38, 301 with 1TD and 0 INT
The stat line says it all.

Vs ATL(6-10) - 15-24, 252 with 1TD and 0 INT 
10.5 YPA? With no AJ Green?

Vs TENN(2-14) - 15 - 23, 169 with 0 TD and 1 INT 
Dalton was very crisp and kept several scoring drives going. Gio bobbled a good pass that was picked off. Dalton caught a TD.

Vs BAL(10-6) - 21 - 28, 266 with 0 TD and 1INT
You left out how Dalton rushed for 2 TDs here. Clear MVP.

Vs JAX(3-13) - 19 - 31, 233 with 2 TD and 2 INT
Not a sexy statline, but helped lead the offense to 33 points. 

@ NO(7-9) - 16 - 22, 220 with 3 TD and 0 INT
Shredded the Saints without AJ Green. The 143.9 passer rating was the highest NO allowed all season.

@ HOU(9-7) - 24 - 35, 233 with 1 TD and 1 INT
Completed 68.6% of his throws and on 3rd downs, he went 5 for 7 with 5 first downs. Led offense to 22 points on the road against a tough D.

@ TB(2-14) - 19 - 27, 176 with 1 TD and 3 INT
Dalton had a bad game here. With the flu. Luckily the Bucs were an awful team so it didn't matter.

@ CLE(7-9) - 14 - 24, 117 with 0 TD and 1 INT
This was back when the Browns owned Green and Dalton. Luckily we were playing Manziel.

Vs DEN(12-4) - 17 - 26, 146 with 2 TD and 1 INT
Essentially no AJ Green. Dalton ran the option well (6 carries, 25 yards). Dalton was key on 2 TD drives. Rushing for 19 yards and throwing a TD on one. Then he went 2/2 with 30 yards and a TD on the other. Posted a 93.1 rating against a great defense despite a clear lack at receiver.

I never said Dalton was THE key to why we won 10 games. I said he was a "key factor". Clearly he was. Now can we look at McCarron's games on an individual basis? You probably don't want to do that.