Dalton POed

[HarleyDog]

Quote:OswaldsLegacy
This is such a terrible way to handle things.  Good to see that the majority of the board agree with this.  

Had to be done. Why so terrible? It's not up to Andy to leave since he has a contract. He can retire, but he can't go to another team. Dude has victories, but no playoff wins. Most convincingly, he's 0-8 as a leader of the offense. If you don't bench him and try something new then you get bashed for that also.

Quote:I don't buy for one moment that this is to "see what they have in Finley."  Since we still won't really see anything.  The terrible OLine, the lack of running game, and no consistency on defense.  Oh, well Finley may have Green out there, so he may perform slightly better.  If you really want me to buy the Finley nonsense, then bench Green for a few games as well.  Let us see what Finley can do under the same circumstances, especially against the Ravens and Steelers.

What? Why wouldn't you see what you have in Finley if you are 0-8? So what if he looses you a game or 2 or all? It let's you refocus on the draft or even give Dolegala a try to see what he's got. Plus, if he wins? SHEEET, you start to see things in the micro-dish. As for Green, watch his interview about the benching and then rethink. 

Quote:I don't dislike Finley, I wouldn't have a problem with him taking over for Dalton, however this looks like they are just floundering along with no real plan in place.  If that is the case, then that would explain players looking lost out there on the field.

Again, watch the interview with AJ and others regarding the benching. You get a sense they feel this is a positive thing.

Quote:The other telling thing from this interview is that basically ZT has admitted to Dalton that this is his last year here.  Either they are moving on with Finley or they will be drafting a QB with their 1st round pick.  Either way, Dalton isn't in the plans.

Not true. 0-8 team realizing they are 0-8. Time to see what other players they are paying can bring to the table. Time to actually re-evaluate everything.

Quote:This doesn't look good no matter how you try to spin it.

Actually, no offense, but I've been hoping for this for a few weeks now. And although I understand where you are coming from, I hope the moves bring some good things (Damnit Marvin)! But it wont. Everything I've hoped for years where the Bengals are concerned crashes to the ground in a fiery demise. But? Maybe this time it's different?