06-09-2016, 02:58 PM
(06-06-2016, 04:10 PM)GreenCornBengal Wrote: This year will be a big year for Andy (isn't it always?). It seemed like as we approached last season, we were discussing how having all of Andy's weapons back were going to help him turn the corner. In 2014, Eifert was hurt, MLJ was hurt and AJ missed large portions of the season. Dalton had his worst year as a pro, and exited the playoffs quickly again.
2015 comes around, and Andy finally has his weapons back. Eifert turned into a top 5 TE, AJ Green was able to get open with the newly found health of MLJ (and Tyler) and the offense was clicking. Andy Dalton was on the top of his game.
2016 is coming, Eifert is hurt and MLJ/Sanu (the distract the defense from AJ Green squad) is now gone.
My question is, did Andy truly turn the corner last year? Or, was it the stars aligning, with healthy weapons and the 2nd year of Hue Jacksons offense in place that translated into better play?
The answer surely lies somewhere in between, but why do you think Andy will continue progressing like he did last year or why do you think he will regress to something resembling 2013 (which wasn't bad imo). Or perhaps you think he will regress to a 2014 level of play.
I think Andy is a great player, and will make the offense around him work well enough this year to get us to the playoffs (as always). However, I can see the argument that last year was an outlier year, where everything was set up for success and those years don't come around too often....
what do you guys think?
Its a great question. Sure, he had some great weapons last year but it also seemed he turned the corner.
Dalton was calling plays at the line like a pro's pro and making great throws downfield. I also have been
hearing great things from the players and coaches this year about Dalton.
I actually think that the additions of Lafell, Boyd and Core could be better than MLJ and Sanu was for us.
Plus Kroft is no longer a rookie and will be getting starter reps this year. Chance for him to really get some
chemistry down with Dalton. Could be an even better year for Dalton especially if the OL can block well for
him and open up holes for Gio and Hill.
It is just my opinion but i think Dalton turned the corner.
