10-20-2016, 01:02 PM
I've always thought Andy was good and IMO, he's always been a key player for us from the moment he was drafted. Even in 2014 - easily his worst season, he still carried the team or at least played well in almost every win.
I agree with Wyche though, the adversity he faced that season has propelled him to a new level. His pocket awareness is now a strength where it was arguably a weakness a few years ago. He gets more zip on intermediate throws, and I'm also impressed with how he can now throw ropes on the run.
Plus the guy has always had heart. I'm honestly proud that I've always backed the guy, because he's now a borderline elite QB, and will possibly break every relevant franchise passing record and go down as the best QB in Bengals history.
I agree with Wyche though, the adversity he faced that season has propelled him to a new level. His pocket awareness is now a strength where it was arguably a weakness a few years ago. He gets more zip on intermediate throws, and I'm also impressed with how he can now throw ropes on the run.
Plus the guy has always had heart. I'm honestly proud that I've always backed the guy, because he's now a borderline elite QB, and will possibly break every relevant franchise passing record and go down as the best QB in Bengals history.
The training, nutrition, medicine, fitness, playbooks and rules evolve. The athlete does not.
