05-15-2015, 09:59 PM
(05-15-2015, 09:34 PM)Nately120 Wrote: Dalton...our backups are Josh Johnson, a guy who has never thrown a pass, and a guy who can't make it past summer cuts.
I can see the point here with Dalton, but I would disagree. I'm not a Dalton hater by any means, and think he's a solid QB. But I think that what he is, is a solid QB, and therefore the drop off between him, and anyone else the Bengals could sign would be less drastic. I think they could grab a decent vet that could equal Daltons 19 TD-17 Ints and 83.9 passer rating last year. Granted that was without AJ for some time, MLJ for the season, and essentially Eifert for the season. But that being said the Bengals made the playoffs, and almost won the division. With more from Hill, a better year from Gio, and the three guys being healthy, I think there are a few QB's that could step in and get the Bengals to the playoffs, and match Dalton's performance from last season.
I chose Geno, and we saw what the difference last year on defense without him playing at his highest level. Geno disrupts offenses, and makes everyone else's job on defense a lot easier. Dalton manages the game, but doesn't really ever take over a game. At least not in a positive manner. Typically a good Andy day, being pedestrian with the football, results in a win for the Bengals. There are only a few occasions where I would say his play "won" the game. He has had some unfortunate things happen in key situations, that have lead some to bash him. I don't intend this post to bash Dalton at all. I think the Bengals can win with him, and even in the playoffs and possibly a Super Bowl. But I also think there are probably 25- 35 other QB's that could also win with this team.
