10-21-2015, 03:35 PM
(10-21-2015, 02:14 PM)OrlandoBengal Wrote: I was responding to a quote from Spazz where he said "not even elite quarterbacks carry these numbers through an entire season". I was simply pointing out that they do. And not just for a single season, but for multiple.Just responding here and asking the same question..
I am not saying Dalton is incapable of finishing the year like he has started it. I'm not saying it is impossible for him to have multiple seasons with these type numbers. I'm just saying that until he does, he will not yet have elevated himself into that top echelon of NFL quarterbacks. And trust me, I certainly hope he does it!
If Dalton completed the year at around 100 rating would you be happy?
Dalton is currently at 116 and that is the number I was referring to and certainly do not expect him to carry that all season....Even the elite QBs do not...even at the 100 range
These guys imo are "elite"...Whether just the eye test, winning or just see them as heads above Dalton in ability
Brady..13 complete seasons...4 times over 100
Manning...16 seasons...6 times
Rodgers...7 seasons...6 times
Brees...13 seasons...4 times
Rivers...10 seasons...5 times
Ben..11 seasons...3 times
Luck...3 seasons...0 times
These guys are more consistent over their careers but everyone of them but Rodgers has had seasons that dipped into the 80 range in rating at some point in their career...especially early on..
The next group of Palmer, Romo, Wilson, E Manning, Flacco, Ryan, Stafford, Bradford and the likes have all had bad years mixed with good...none of them having more than 2 years over a 100 (Wilson, Romo) and Palmer with 1 year (w/Bengals)...
To answer my own question...I would be ecstatic if Dalton finished this year with a rating over 95...Absolutely disappointed if we get to the playoffs and lose if he is rated that high....
Also, looking at those numbers I think shows what a real stud Rodgers is...6 years over 100 out of 7...WOW
