10-03-2016, 12:35 AM
Fwiw, I don't necessarily think Andy is better than Luck. I think they're on a similar level. I'd probably prefer Andy for the Bengals, just because Luck reminds me very much of Carson. Tons of hype, prototype QB yada yada, but both seem mentally limited and both are prone to hella turnovers - often at the most inopportune times.
I just take issue with the people that scoff at the notion that Dalton is anywhere near Luck's level, and suggest only a homer would think it's even close.
For one thing, Dalton has been statistically superior. For another, many experts don't see a big gap between them. Rosenthal even has Dalton 10th in his last QB ranking, only 4 spots back of Luck.
Dalton has earned our respect. Sure, you can bring up playoffs, but lack of playoff success hasn't kept us from respecting Green, Atkins, Gio, etc. Or Luck for that matter. Luck has shattered playoff records for turnovers and has a losing record.
I just take issue with the people that scoff at the notion that Dalton is anywhere near Luck's level, and suggest only a homer would think it's even close.
For one thing, Dalton has been statistically superior. For another, many experts don't see a big gap between them. Rosenthal even has Dalton 10th in his last QB ranking, only 4 spots back of Luck.
Dalton has earned our respect. Sure, you can bring up playoffs, but lack of playoff success hasn't kept us from respecting Green, Atkins, Gio, etc. Or Luck for that matter. Luck has shattered playoff records for turnovers and has a losing record.
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