The big 3 is the problem

[Shake n Blake]

(11-11-2017, 01:51 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: I can only speak for myself, but I have no problem saying that Andy has made his share of mistakes this year. However, I will also say that when you're playing behind a line that is laughably bad, it's fair to think that the constant pressure and lack of a running game factors in to his play. It's difficult to get a fair assessment.

Also, when you're talking about guys like Brady, Wilson and Rogers...there are a couple of differences. Those are, in my opinion, three of the top 4 QB's in the game right now...and 2 of them are among the best of all-time. To say that they would do better behind this line isn't an outlandish thought, they may very do better...which would reinforce why they are considered the best at their position. 

Andy is not an elite QB. He's not going to be able to overcome atrocious line play in the same way the 2 future HOFers and a great scrambler would be. Having said that, I would still argue that Andy has done a pretty decent job this year given the circumstances.

Ditto. It's hard to say "o-line aside", but on the fairly rare occasion that Dalton has had time, he's still made mistakes. I just know that (a) good QB's have mistakes or even off years, and (b) a consistent pummeling can rattle QB's. Most QB's aren't going to take 65 sacks (in his last 24 games) and countless hits/pressures perfectly in stride. 

As bad as everyone says Dalton has been, he still has a respectable 86.5 rating (20th in the NFL) despite the o-line. Best rating in the division. He has a 101.7 rating since the OC switch.