04-30-2019, 05:18 PM
(04-30-2019, 04:00 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Agree with everything you say here OSUfan. Had to solidify the trenches for Taylor to have success immediately. With Jonah and Sample now on the Offense we have added two great talents in the blocking department that are smart and standup individuals. We can now run a simple unpredictable scheme that features a lot of Play Action and a lot of use of the RB's.Nothing at all to argue here and I have to say I look forward to seeing this offense in action. I really think Dalton is going to shine in this scheme. Whether some care to admit it or not Dalton is a smart QB. He understands the game. He has good anticipation and one of the top pre-snap QBs in the league. It seems that some forget that prior to injuring his throwing thumb he was on an MVP pace.
It is not a coincidence that all of the RB's now on the roster are versatile and can catch the ball. Taylor saw how Gurley got worn down last year and doesn't want the same thing to happen to Mixon. Use Mixon more in the passing game is what i want to see, maybe a little less in the running game. We have the RB's to do both and keep him fresh for down the stretch hopefully heading deep into the Playoffs.
Yes Dalton needs some protection and no he is not on the level of a Tom Brady or an Aaron Rodgers. Would be silly to argue that he is. However, if he gets some protection then he can take this team on a very deep playoff run I firmly believe. I really feel that Taylor and Callahan are going to be able to get the best of Andy Dalton out of him in their scheme.
I also look forward to seeing us smash the ball against Pittsburgh like they have us for so many years. It is very refreshing to feel that there is absolutely an identity and direction and a very precise plan to put it into action.
