08-30-2018, 12:08 PM
(08-28-2018, 11:22 PM)thompson19osu Wrote: I was not able to find anything through research on the number of tipped passes but I feel like this has always been an issue with Andy Dalton in recent years and I think that is related to the poor O line play and people being pushed back into his face.
While the run blocking sure needs to be improved one thing I have noticed from this preseason is that Dalton actually has a legit pocket to settle into. He looks very comfortable back there with some time to throw. This is allowing for some pinpoint passes especially which really shined in the Bills game and what I have also noticed is a major decrease in the number of tipped passes.
I’m thinking we are going to see a monster year from Dalton with completion percentage up and INTs down as he will have more time and comfortability in the pocket this year.
Yeah, this always takes me back to the playoff game against the Texans and that passive blocking.
If the guy blocking Watt is trying to push him back he doesn't get that int or the TD and we probably win.
This has been aggressive pass blocking with the Center in Price actually giving Dalton a pocket.
You are correct about tipped passes being a problem in the past, hope it is now in the past.
Looking for Dalton to have his best season in 2018 for sure.
